(July 29, 2021) After more than 35 years of service, we bid farewell to one of La Casa’s most beloved educators and an exemplary employee, Wanda Recio, as she moves onto the next chapter in her life.
From her early beginnings as a preschool teacher to her time as Center Director at La Casa’s Early Childhood Education Center at 39 Broadway, Mrs. Recio was well-respected and loved by her students, co-workers, and members of the community. Wanda truly embodied the culture and mission of La Casa de Don Pedro and we will always hold a special place for her in our organization. See below for some quotes from La Casa’s leadership and some of her colleagues and join us in bidding her farewell.
“As one of our longest-tenured employees, Wanda carries with her the history and legacy of what La Casa used to be and currently is. She will be sorely missed.” – Ray Ocasio, Executive Director of La Casa de Don Pedro
“Mrs. Recio’s collaboration in moving La Casa from providing Day Care to serving as a district provider is invaluable. I know for a fact all the support she provided to her staff in going back to school to obtain their degree to become certified teachers. This process was essential in order for La Casa to become a formal provider of early childhood education with Newark Public Schools. It will be in my memory our work meetings. She always said something to make the group smile. I admire her great commitment of the mission of La Casa de Don Pedro. Her 35 years of dedicated work will be always in the memory of parents, employees and colleagues.“ – Josefina Terry, Center Director of 75 Park Avenue Early Childhood Center
“I have known Ms. Wanda for many years. One of the things she would always say was that we are here for the children, they are our priority. Her students meant everything to her. And every day she would make sure that they were taught well by our teachers, fed every day and kept safe in our school. She was a great Director and I will miss her dearly.” – Julissa Torres, Administrative Assistant at 39 Broadway Early Childhood Center
