Emmett O’Brien Instructor on ABC’s  Extreme Makeover House Edition

Roger Giori, Electrical instructor at Emmett O’Brien Technical High School (EOB) in Ansonia, CT and graduate of Eli Whitney Technical High School in New Haven, CT will be appearing on television in a popular ABC network show.  On Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 9:00 p.m. on Extreme Makeover the Home Edition viewers will see Mr. Giori and former EOB student, Ryan Mann, working alongside the Extreme Makeover staff.

The two men assisted in the construction of a new home in Bridgeport, CT.  Over five-hundred people nominated Bridgeport’s Brown family for the new home. Mrs. Brown had dedicated herself to providing a better life for her four children.  Because of her commitment and dedication, she was able to move the family out of the housing projects and into a fixer upper home in Bridgeport, CT.

In April a flood damaged the basement of the home.  An unanticipated fire destroyed the rest of the house. In addition ensuing looting and robbery left the family in devastated. Roger Giori responded to the family’s plight on a Sunday when an ad aired on Channel 8 at 9:00 p.m. He called the station and found himself on the job by 12:30 a.m. Monday morning.  “I worked forty-five hours in a three day period of time, and the experience was fulfilling because I was helping a family in need.” commented Mr. Giori.  He added, “I have often worked with Habitat for Humanity to help people less fortunate than myself and to give back to the community.”

Mr. Giori’s contribution included helping the alarm company install security cameras, tiling the master bathroom shower and the front door, assisting with the girl’s bathroom, moving outlets inside the garage, and landscaping the backyard.

Ryan Mann, who is attending Emmett O’Brien’s Adult Education Evening School Program for plumbing, participated in a variety of directed assignments with Mr. Giori.  Evening School Supervisor, Suzanne Ucci, said,” I am proud that Emmett’s apprentices are such giving and compassionate individuals.” Mr. Mann also works at Ralph Mann and Sons Plumbing and Heating in Ansonia, CT.  Doris Dupke, clerk typist for the EOB Evening School Program said, “I give Brian a great deal of credit.  He gave up his personal time to help others.”

Governor Jodi Rell proclaimed Thursday, August 2, 2007 as “Brown Family Day” across Connecticut.  U.S. Congressman Christopher Shays brought greetings and congratulations from Washington D.C.  Bridegeport’s Mayor John Fabrizi heralded it “Extreme Makeover Day” in the Park City.

Viewers may see an overview of the show by logging on to gulickassociates.com/extreme/index.htm.