Where Are They Now? CIP Alumni Report

Analia Billings, Berkshire Center Alumni

After graduating from the Berkshire Center in Lee, Massachusetts in 2006, Analia Billings traveled back to Bermuda to be with her family. Analia is currently employed at Hamilton Princess Hotel where she works as a front desk attendant.

Analia loves her job and is hopeful that, with time, she can move into a similar position which is a little less stationary. She is currently happily involved a relationship. In her free time, she enjoys meeting new people, being social with friends, reading, walking and shopping (or anything that has to do with spending money!)

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Where Are They Now? CIP Alumni Report

Interview with Sam Smith, Berkshire Center Alumni

When did you graduate from Berkshire Center?

I graduated in Spring, 2008.

What are you up to now?

I am living in Silver Springs, Maryland working as an independently contracted personal trainer at LA Fitness as well as an ice hockey trainer at Cabin John and Wheaton ice rink.
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Interview with Chris Rogers, Berkshire Center

When did you leave CIP?
After completing a 3 year course from Mildred Elley Business School in 2007 I moved back to Florida.

What are you up to now?

I currently live in warm Florida, not far from Orlando! I am a full time employee at a 5 star resort called The Club at Hammock Beach. I currently live with my parents and I am the process of constructing our in-ground heated pool & hot tub in our backyard.

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Interview with Tim Caltagirone, Berkshire Center Alumni

What year did you leave CIP?
I left Berkshire after the Fall semester of 2006.

Where did you live after graduation?
I went back home and I commute back and forth from Kutztown University.

Where are you up to now?
Currently attending Kutztown as a Speech Communication major and PR minor.

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Where Are They Now? CIP Alumni Report

By Benjamin McMullan, Berkshire Center Alumni

I am a ’00 graduate of the Berkshire Center in Lee, Massachusetts. Following graduation, I went on to fulfill a lifetime goal of graduating from the University of Mississippi, by earning a B.A. in Parks and Recreation Management. My emphasis with-in Park and Recreation Management was tourism.

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Where Are They Now? CIP Alumni Report

Each month we will feature a CIP alumni student, giving you a glimpse of life after CIP. This month we are proud to feature… Valerie Ladenheim!

Valerie graduated from the Berkshire Center in 2006. She is currently working in the cafe at her families grocery store. She has been saving her money to move into her own place and is currently taking floral arrangement classes.

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25 Years of Evolution – College Internship Program

Since it’s start in 1984, the College Internship Program has developed into four centers nationally; Berkshire, Brevard, Bloomington and Berkeley. Each location has its own unique set of attributes, but all share the common themes of dedicated staff and a supportive community.

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Alumni Taking Action, Creating Social Network

Jamie Oates, an alumni of The Berkshire Center in Lee, MA, is in the process of creating a social network community for young people with learning differences.

Jamie made some great friends while at school, but after she left she began to realize that it was more difficult to meet new people. She believes that developing a social network in New England is a pressing need for young adults with learning differences. Jamie most recent activity is planning a Boston Duck Tour, date TBA. Anyone who is interested in joining or helping with the development process can contact her below.

Jamie Oates
Snow322@hotmail.com
617-935-1679

Alumni Weekend and Field Day at the Berkshire Center

The Berkshire Center staff and students hosted a wonderful three day Alumni Weekend.

The Student Senate planned an awesome Field Day event which included a long jump, scavenger hunt, wheel barrow race, kickball, BBQ lunch and a tree planting in honor of Arbor Day. Awards were presented to the winners of each event.

On Saturday evening seven of the veteran staff and 15 alumni had dinner together at the Cork n’ Hearth restaurant on Laurel Lake in Lee. This is the sixth year that this event has happened and is mostly coordinated by the alumni themselves. Thanks to all who helped make this happen!

A Hot Time with Hot Totti

CIP Valentine’s Day Dance 2008
By Sam Smith, Student Senate Vice President, Berkshire Center

Friday, February 15 was a hot time at the Lenox Community Center when an estimated 110 students, staff, and alumni danced up a storm to some great rock music provided by local band Hot Totti.

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