In the midst of Wednesday’s first period at Metea, the bitter tang of coffee wafts around the concession stand. Behind the counter, aprons are tied, name tags straightened, and students are ready to serve their eager line of customers.
Metea Bean, a student-run coffee shop, is much more than just a place to grab caffeine before class.
For nearly a decade, this Wednesday morning program has quietly transformed the way special education students connect with their school community, giving them hands-on vocational training while serving much-enjoyed coffees, hot chocolates, and donuts to staff and students alike…