NBT Bank Welcomes New North Adams Branch Manager

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — NBT Bank announced that it has named Al Bedini, Jr. branch manager of the bank's office located at 331 State Road.
 
"Al brings with him exceptional management experience," said Amanda Goewey, NBT's Massachusetts retail market manager. "I look forward to the positive impact his customer care skills and teamwork mindset will have for both our customers and employees in the North Adams community."
 
Bedini has 37 years of banking experience. Most recently, he served as assistant branch manager with Greylock Federal Credit Union. Prior to that he held roles with TD Bank and MountainOne Bank.
 
Bedini received his education from Berkshire Community College and the University of Massachusetts. He also participated in the New England Leadership Development Program at Babson College. In addition, he holds certificates from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Active in the community, Bedini has served on the Northern Berkshire United Way allocations committee for the past two years.
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Teacher of the Month: Kaylea Nocher

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — First-grade students in Kaylea Nocher's class feel secure and empowered in the classroom, confidently embracing mistakes as they take charge of their learning.
 
This safe and fun atmosphere has earned Nocher the iBerkshires Teacher of the Month designation. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, features distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here
 
Nearly a dozen parents and colleagues nominated the Brayton Elementary School teacher, praising her dedication, connection to students, and engaging classroom environment — going above and beyond to foster growth in her students.
 
"My students are the most important part of the job, and instilling love and a love for learning with them is so valuable," she said. 
 
"We have these little minds that we get to mold in a safe and loving environment, and it's really special to be able to do that with them."
 
Nocher has built her classroom on the foundation of love, describing it as the umbrella for all learning. 
 
"If you have your students feel loved… in the sense that they have a love for learning, they have a love for taking risks, they have a love for themselves, and they can use that in everything that they do," she said. 
 
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