Dorothy Jaroszewski is the Service Coordinator at Flat Rock Towers in Flat Rock, where she has been since June 2014. Flat Rock Towers is pretty small compared to many buildings; there are 94 members, but Dorothy also works with a few community members as well.
Before become a service coordinator Dorothy has done many things. She always wanted to be a social worker, and is finally pursuing that passion. She has been a cosmetologist, a physician’s assistant, a supervisor at an adult day care center, and has worked at a nursing home. Recently Dorothy went back to school for her BSW and, after talking with a fellow WSU classmate, decided “What the heck! We’ve come this far, let’s go get a Masters. So we did.” Dorothy says she has really enjoyed almost every job she’s had.
Dorothy says that her family is her greatest passion. She loves animals and children, and she cannot wait to become a grandmother someday! She loves summer and will go anywhere, as long as there’s a pool or a beach involved. She loves to crochet and is learning to play the piano as well.
One of the biggest inspirations in Dorothy’s life has been her grandfather. She says, “I learned more from my maternal grandfather than anyone else in my life. From him I saw tolerance and forgiveness. I saw sacrifice and love. I saw pride and being the best at whatever it is you do. Whether digging a ditch or splitting an atom, as long as you did your best…you can hold your head up and be proud. From him I saw dignity.”
Dorothy’s favorite quote is “There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up” (John Holmes). As a social worker and service coordinator, this is something Dorothy tries to practice in her everyday life. Dorothy is excited to be a part of the service coordination team and to continue to learn from and work with the residents of Flat Rock!