Local 4098 Member of the Month

March 2026

Kathleen Kazalis

Kathleen Kazalis has been a Paraeducator in the Springfield Public Schools since August 31, 2007.  She currently works at Edward P. Boland School.

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“Kathy Kazalis is a very integral part of Boland School.   She has been a paraprofessional at Boland for 19 years and is well respected by staff and students.  She readily shares her life experiences with her students and is great at building relationships with them.   I am so happy that she is being recognized for this honor.” - Lisa M. Bakowski, Principal

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“This is my 8th year working with Kathy. She is such an amazing asset to my classroom and our school as a whole. She is able to meet all of our students where they are and help them to become independent learners. She loves and cares for all of our kids like they are her own. She is able to tell when someone might need a little more support and she is always right there to give it to them. Her small group instruction is something that should be modeled to all paras. She is able to scaffold depending on the student to help them feel successful. I just can't say enough about this incredible educator and I'm so happy she is getting this recognition!!” - Carlie Roy, M.Ed, Kindergarten Teacher

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“Mrs. Kazalis is a hard working, passionate and loving para educator. She is always modeling for our kindergartners what Boland’s expectations are and how to be a kind student. She is always smiling and giving off positive energy. Boland is lucky to have to her!” - Brianna Violante, Counselor

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Congratulations Kathleen and thank you for Making a Difference 😊