Virtual career day: Judges and court employees discuss their own career paths, offer encouragement amid pandemic
A group of court employees planned a career day with a group of local high school students. When it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they decided to host the event anyway over Google Meet.
“We had a group of fantastic speakers, and judging from the thoughtful and insightful questions asked by the students, it is clear that they found the event engaging,” said Judge Joanne Quinones. “I am so grateful that we were still able to share our time and experiences with the youth.”
Organized by Judge Quinones, an acting justice in the Kings County Supreme Court, the event had the participation of 11 court employees, including Judge Javier Vargas; three court attorneys, Kemar Hermitt, Betsey Jean-Jacques and Jasmine Valle; IT technician Ingrid Layne; Court Officers Robert Brooks and James Mercado; court clerk Marleen Jaspar; interpreter Nancy Hernandez and court reporter Kiyoko Panzella.