To commemorate the milestone, each employee was personally introduced by his or her building principal, and awarded a certificate and a 20-year pin by Board President Debra McQuillan and Dr. Eversley. Those present to accept their award were:
Archer School
Leona Miller, teaching assistant, an "incredible person and reading teacher."
Leslie Maple, special education teacher, "a product of Freeport Schools."
Lisa Scicchitano, second-grade teacher, "terrific at coordinating field trips."
Rebecca Lima, custodial staff member, "motivated to learn" after emigrating from Guatemala.
Bayview School
Ellen Larkin, fourth-grade teacher, "knows exactly how to craft her questions so that children think."
Odette Wills, principal, who Dr. Eversley described as having "a high concern for teaching, learning and student achievement…she recognizes the whole child and is a person who works hard to make a difference."
Columbus Avenue School
Paulette Clayborn, teaching assistant, "always ready to assist a child, a colleague or a friend in need."
Kelly Tavolacci, pre-k teacher, has a "nurturing personality."
Atkinson School
Sharon Gross, a fifth and sixth-grade ESL teacher, "dedicated to helping children learn English."
Michael Fee, acting assistant principal, "has a passion for making a difference in our children."
Dodd Middle School
Barbara Lang, secretary, a "strong focal point in our school."
Felice Niland, social worker, "has a special gift to make kids comfortable and open up to her."
Freeport High School
Carol Gilliam, librarian, "Our blessing… has taken us into the 21st century."
Linda Jenkins, teaching assistant, "a lady of many talents."
Mark Spanier, Creative Writing teacher, "strives to improve literacy and the love of the English language…built an empire of creative writing programs."
Administrative Building
Pat Payne-Perkins, community liaison, "a great asset to our school and community."
Recognized, but not present
Wendy Cave from Columbus School, Jacqueline Cameron from Atkinson School, and Lori Napear from Freeport High School. |
