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 The school’s first leader in the Skills department, Department Head Patrick Kelly is a veteran in the district. Mr. Kelly earned his Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Stonehill College and his Masters in Special Education in Moderate Needs Education from Simmons College. He joined the Middle School in 2001 as an inclusion tutor and came to WHS in 2006 as a learning specialist.
WHS established the Department leadership position in the 2012-13 school year. Mr. Kelly is also responsible for the GOAL (Getting Organized for Academics and Life) program, which provides a life skills curriculum to enhance employment, community awareness, social skills and strategies. Mr. Kelly serves on the Bridge Core Team, which comprises the Principal, Assistant Principal, Guidance Department Head, Bridge Director, and the Director of Student Services.. He also works closely with the TEC Director to coordinate tutoring services in specific academic areas; and with Guidance to coordinate Skills curriculum with the Guidance Seminar curriculum.
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