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District Applauds Long-Time Staffers
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| “They’ve made a substantial commitment of time, love and energy — and each has helped make our district a very special place for children and families.” This is how Superintendent of Schools Dr. Eric Eversley introduced a significant group of honorees at the March 14 Board meeting — staff members celebrating their 20 years with the Freeport Public Schools. |
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| Twenty-two employees, with diverse responsibilities in the district, have met this milestone — a total of 440 years of service. Each was personally introduced by his or her building principal, and awarded a certificate by Board President Debra McQuillan and Dr. Eversley. School by school, those present to accept congratulations were: |
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“Each has made a special contribution to the district’s educational mission.” Twenty-year staff members were honored at a recent Freeport Board of Education meeting. Present to accept congratulations in person, were, |
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Back row, from left to right: Dr. Eric L. Eversley, Superintendent of Schools; Debra Mulé, Trustee; James Stalzer, Linda Martin, Glenn Koski, Diane Walker, Catherine Harbulak, Annie Campbell, Lorraine Cromwell, Carmen Piñeyro, Trustee; Michael J. Raab, Trustee, Debra McQuillan, Board President; Ronald Ellerbe, Trustee. Front row, from left to right: Susan Wandzilak, Ann Isaac, Judi Kupi, Martha Calidonio, Peggy Miller. Not pictured: Russell Cellan, Keith Grant, Mary Anne Keane, Susan Perry, Lissette Santiago, Dawn Schlich, Mark Surval, Barbara Thorne, Joan Wolfe. |
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Recognized Staff Members |
Columbus Avenue School:
- Annie Campbell, teaching assistant, who is “truly a gem.”
- Catherine Harbulak, kindergarten teacher who, “by the time June comes, has touched every child and reached out to every family.”
- Peggy Miller, principal, a “recognized expert in early childhood education in New York State.”
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Bayview Avenue School
- Ann Isaac, teaching assistant, with the philosophy that “a child’s mind stretched by a new idea will never go back to its original dimensions.”
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Linda Martin, reading specialist, who believes that “early intervention is key to a child’s success in school.”
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James Stalzer, music teacher: “Children really enjoy him.”
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Diane Walker, third-grade teacher, so dedicated that, “she’s there until someone throws her out.”
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Giblyn School
- Glenn Koski, band teacher, who “brings out the music in every child.”
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Susan Wandzilak, third-grade teacher, for whom “children are her passion.”
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New Visions School
- Lorraine Cromwell, teaching assistant: “ a lady and a consummate professional.”
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Freeport High School
- Martha Calidonio, cafeteria assistant cook and “one of the employees who truly cares about students and staff”
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Judi Kupi, teaching assistant: “She has probably helped all 2,100 students in the high school type papers and work on projects.”
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Recognized, but not present:
- Archer Street School:
- Susan Perry, Lissette Santiago, Joan Wolfe.
- Bayview Avenue School:
- Atkinson School:
- Keith Grant, Mary Anne Keane, Mark Surval.
- Dodd Middle School:
- Freeport High School:
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