Gina Curry
ADC/IP Job Coach
Q: How long have you been working at St Madeleine Sophie’s Center?
A: My first day at St. Madeleine’s was August, 12, 2003
Q: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
A: I like spending time with my kids, walking, cooking, shopping, and
watching documentaries
Q: What’s your favorite TV show, music artist, or book?
A: I enjoy 70’s music, singers and songwriters
Q: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
A: Jerusalem and Germany, home of my ancestors
Q: What brought you to SMSC?
A: The students; also the hours and work days are great for a working mother
Q: What is your favorite thing about working at SMSC?
A: The students are very friendly, accepting people and the staff are very kind as well. I think that SMSC is the most dynamic program around.
Q: What advice would you give to new SMSC staff?
A: Welcome new employees and hope that they enjoy our students as much as I do. There is so much to learn, just give yourself time.
Q: Tell us about a mission moment that you have experienced at SMSC?
A: When I figure out what a non-verbal student wants, and what they are trying to communicate to us. Once I understand, I can share it with other staff and it works. I also enjoy coaching a student that has been placed in a job that pays well with benefits.
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