By Gemard Guery – Editor-In-Chief and Editorial Editor

In the College and Career Center, Ms. Sylvia has been working hard for the past seven years in order to support students in post-secondary planning and in building their resumes. 

As College and Career Specialist, Sylvia assists the school counseling department in whatever they need to in order to assist students of all grade levels.

“As a freshman, it may be community service. As a sophomore, it could be building a resume and getting involved,” Sylvia said. “I obviously work most with juniors and seniors as they begin college and career exploration. I help with scholarship and college applications to ensure they’re the best they can be.”

For upperclassmen, Sylvia serves as a helping hand in all of their post-secondary needs and questions. She often researches and finds additional resources to aid in preparation for after high school. She also conducts mock interviews and reads over applications to ensure they’re the best they can be.

Students speak highly of Sylvia as she’s helped them immensely and has constantly gone above and beyond.

“Ms. Sylvia has helped me with literally everything I’ve ever had a question about,” senior Ashley Borecki said. “If she hasn’t known everything on the spot, she’s always taken time out of her day to research it for me. Everything she’s done for me, she’s always been super enthusiastic about it and never made me feel like I was bothering her.”

In addition to student support, Sylvia, along with History teacher Ms. Burns, coordinates the Internship Program which allows seniors to build their resumes by gaining experience in fields they’re interested in. She also aids in AP test planning and coordinates with the Board of Education Student Liaisons in order to help them create their monthly school reports. 

“Ms. Sylvia is an integral part of our building,” Law Principal Mr. Darcy said. “Ms. Sylvia is a person who ‘jumps in’ and helps whenever anything is needed to assist students and staff.” s

Sylvia has done so much for the students and staff at Law and is such a valuable part of the school community.

“I am a product of the Milford Public Schools myself and love giving back to the community that’s poured so much into me,” Sylvia said. “I love the staff, faculty and the community we’ve created here at Jonathan Law.”