As long-time Dorchester resident Lianne Hughes-Odom takes on her first leadership role this week on opening day at the small Oliver Wendell Holmes K-6 school, she brings no shortage of enthusiasm back to the community where she grew up. Hughes-Odom, 34, said that while many in Dorchester grew up, got educated, and got out, she has instead been deliberate about returning to her
The number “1” has been quite the tally for TechBoston Softball Coach Amy Narvaez. In year one of her head coaching career, she led her Bears squad through the season with just one regular-season loss. As an up-and-coming assistant coach just three years ago, the team finished had only one win. The turnaround has been remarkable. Narvaez, 43, took the reins this spring and