Willamstown's Rempell to be Honored at May 28 Event

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David Rempell was school principal, director of the Youth Center and a Select Board member.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Longtime educator and community leader the late David Rempell will be honored at a community celebration on Sunday, May 28, at 1:30 p.m. at Williamstown Elementary School.
 
As principal of the elementary school, Rempell was a strong and caring guide for teachers. He guided the children with immense respect and care for all. After his retirement as a principal, he became director of the Williamstown Youth Center. He gave his vision of an expanded Youth Center program to meet the needs of all Williamstown families.
 
He championed the building of a new school and youth center. He also served on the town’s Select Board for nine years.
 
The organizers ask that those planning to attend let them know in advance by emailing rsvpdavid5.28.23@gmail.com. Also, let the organizers know if you would like to say a few words at the event.

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Teacher of the Month: Karen DuCharme

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

Karen DuCharme's integrated life skills class is designed to prepare all students for the world post high school.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Mount Greylock Regional School life skills special education teacher Karen DuCharme has been selected as the April Teacher of the Month.
 
The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will feature distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here. 
 
She has been a teacher for 24 years, starting at Pittsfield High School, and has been at Mount Greylock Regional School for the last 11 years. 
 
"I always say that I didn't really choose special education; special education chose me," she said
 
DuCharme initially wanted to be a physical therapist, but the universe had other plans for her. While attending Pittsfield High School, she did not want to have a study hall, so she opted to take an Introduction to Special Needs class. 
 
From there, she knew that a career as a special education teacher was the right choice for her. 
 
"Even when I was a student, I gravitated towards other students with different needs and tried to help them and wanted to help them," she said. 
 
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