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School District Says Goodbye to Retiring Teachers

Ceremony at L.M.K Middle School honors retiring Harrison teachers for their years of service.

The Harrison Central School District said farewell to each retiring teacher Wednesday night, with a brief ceremony that included handshakes, hugs and a plaque for each teacher to bring home.

Harrison Superintendent Louis Wool read each name, said a thing or two about their contributions to the school, and brought those in attendance to the front of the room for recognition.

"It is always difficult to lose experienced teachers, this particular group of retirees exemplified compassion, commitment and enthusiasm for their students and for the art of teaching," said Wool. "They will be deeply missed, but they have left an indelible mark on our system, on the children they served, and on their colleagues by providing models of exemplary practice. I wish each of them a full and fulfilling retirement."

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Wool also welcomed his secretary, Joan Calandruccio, to the front of the room, saying that she too will be sorely missed by the district after her retirement at the end of this year.

"I don't even drink, and I need a drink," Wool joked after an emotional goodbye.

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After those leaving the district were honored, the school board also recognized 24 teachers who will be awarded tenure within the district this fall. Each teacher in attendance was asked to stand, drawing an applause from the packed room.

The Harrison Board of Education approved tenure for all 24. It will become official in September.

The following teachers were approved for tenure at the ceremony:

  • Angela Baez
  • Josie Cain
  • Alison Chattman
  • Dana Columbus
  • Olga Garcia
  • Stephanie Goldman
  • Kathleen Isles
  • Jeffrey Jakubowski
  • Rachel Johnson
  • Rachel Lukashok
  • Alanna Mackey
  • Josephine Marsico
  • Thomasine Mastrantoni
  • Susie Michel
  • Kara-Ann Miller
  • Vernon Morris
  • Donna Murphy
  • Nicole Reed
  • Benjamin Reiter
  • Melissa Sgrulletta
  • Jon Veenis
  • Andrea Vollmer
  • Beth Warren
  • Christina Zaccagnino


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