About Us

The Attleboro Area School to Work Local Partnership was created in 1995 as a result of the National School to Work Opportunities Act. In 2000, the Partnership incorporated to become the Attleboro Area School-To-Career Partnership, Inc. Currently more than 500 "Employer Partners" have worked with us to provide 1,500 internships and full-time positions. Working together, we have developed tools and training for careers and internships at local companies that help students learn the life skills necessary to be successful in the workplace.

The Attleboro Area School-to-Career Partnership, Inc. has provided services to over 1,000 young people in the Attleboro, Mansfield, North Attleboro and Norton and Seekonk school systems. Since its inception in 1995, the Partnership has recruited and worked with employers, trades professionals, and local community organizations to raise student awareness of careers and the skills necessary for success in the workplace. Through this alliance, we have provided both students and teachers with experiences that reinforce and expand on classroom learning and provide the necessary connection between school and the workforce.

Meet Our Staff

Name: Christine LaChance
​Title: Executive Director
Location: Attleboro High School
​About: Christine is an Attleboro native who has continued to be a pillar for the Partnership for almost 20 years. Christine saw the importance of providing schools in the community with more opportunities and has been a fierce advocate for students ever since. With over 25 years working in Human Resources, Christine has a first-hand understanding of what employers are looking for, the invaluable service the Partnership provides by connecting employers to students, and what these opportunities can mean for student development.  Christine’s hobby is a sport called K9 Nose work (canine scent work). She and her dog, Redbud, have been training since 2015 and have achieved a NW2 title so far.

Name: Emily Sandman
Title: Career Specialist 
Location: Mansfield High School
About: Emily graduated from Bridgewater State University with her B.S. in Social Work. While obtaining her degree, double minoring in communications and psychology, Emily worked with at-risk urban youth in a therapeutic after school program. Currently Emily is pursuing a Master's degree in Criminal Justice where she is learning to unite communities and raise awareness for social issues. Emily constantly finds herself being inspired by high school students. She enjoys empowering them to identify their full potential, whether that be in continuing education or a future career. As a lifelong competitive cheerleader, Emily can not wait to cheer on the students at Mansfield High School!

Name: Lisa Magit
Title: Career Specialist
Location: North Attleboro High School
About: Lisa lives in Bristol county with her husband, two teenage children and her dog Murphy.  With a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and her Masters degree in Special Education, she is adept at providing education, support, and guidance to help students prepare for secondary education and beyond. Her passion for working with students began when she owned and operated a program with the philosophy that artistic creativity exists in all of us and students were encouraged to take risks and challenge themselves to new levels. Lisa is excited to work with our students to help them plan their future educational and career plans. ​

Name: Kendel Jester
​Title: Career Specialist 
Location: Norton High School
​About: Kendel graduated from UMass Amherst in 2014 with a B.S. in Kinesiology. With a background in public health and education, she has worked with students of all ages, including her year in South Korea teaching elementary school English. Kendel is passionate about working with young adults and is a firm believer that education through hands-on experience is the most meaningful. While in college, Kendel studied abroad in Leeds, England and was a co-manager of a student run business. Kendel is currently a graduate student at Bridgewater State University, pursuing an M.Ed. in Student Affairs Counseling with a focus in Career Counseling. 

Name: Gail Amaral
Title: Career Specialist 
Location: Seekonk High School
About: Gail is a licensed educator in Massachusetts for grades 5-12 and a certified teacher in Rhode Island for grades 7-12. A cum laude graduate of Providence College, Gail earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a concentration in Public Administration. She has worked in education for the Seekonk and Barrington public school systems, and for the Greater Providence YMCA. Gail  is motivated by helping students lay the foundation for a bright future and enthusiastically partners with school administration and local businesses to help students explore their educational and career interests. A resident of Seekonk, all three of Gail's children have graduated from the Seekonk school system.