Husband to Noel (RN), Dad to two great grown children, son Connor (Air Force Veteran, husband and small business owner), daughter Riley (student at Worcester State University, studying Early Elementary Education) and daughter-in-law Mayra (current active duty Air Force). Massachusetts Department of Correction Program Manager, program emphasis on recovery
Education this represents the best way to prepare our citizens for meaningful work and to empower them to be successful in life. Our public school system must incentivize students to consider vocational education in addition to a 2 or 4 year college education. So many young people are saddled with student loan debt while we have a shortage of skilled trades people in our country. Young people need to know and respect the value of working in a trade. A skilled tradesperson can earn a good living while not owing thousands of dollars in student loans.