District honors retirees, newly tenured staff and volunteers
The 2022-23 school year retirees for the Warwick Valley Central School District were honored at the Board of Education meeting on June 1.
Both retired staff and newly tenured staff were honored at Thursday’s Warwick Valley Board of Education meeting.
“We honored people who are dedicated to the students of this district, whose impacts have been felt in so many ways by so many people, and we reflected upon the countless contributions they have made to our students, families, and community,” said Dr. David Leach, Superintendent of Schools. “It was my pleasure to recognize colleagues who retired during the 2022-2023 school year, teachers who have earned tenure this year, some of our invaluable parent volunteers, and our graduating student Board representatives.”
2022-2023 WVSCD Retirees
- Jane Daly, 12 years
- Mary Dolan, 19 years
- Creslyn Driscoll, 15 years
- Herman Eurich, 19 years
- Lena Fahringer, 30 years
- Gia Gravelle, 31 years
- Donna Hagedorn, 7 years
- Mary Kalmanowitz, 11 years
- Augie Malillo, 16 years
- Terry McLoughlin, 13 years
- Jean McPherson, 10 years
- Lorraine Negron, 24 years
- Danielle Nicoletti, 15 years
- Joyce Paterno, 32 years
- Susan Perez, 21 years
- Karen Gray-Plaisted, 21 years
- Darlene Quinn, 19 years
- Beverley Rice, 33 years
- Claire Reilly, 23 years
- Lorraine Schmid, 24 years
- Jennifer Thurston, 15 years
Teachers Receiving Tenure in 2023
- Christina L. Galow
- Amanda C. Knowles
- Katherine D. Johnson
- Stacey L. Browne
- Brianna L. Murphy
- Jereme I. Safier
- Danielle L. DeStaso
- Elizabeth M. Sullivan
To learn more about teachers who have received tenure, visit https://youtu.be/DA6kLi8RNxc.
Newly tenured teachers along with Board of Education members and Superintendent Dr. David Leach
Jenna Price received the Jodi Denmead Outstanding Volunteer Award. The award is given to a parent who exhibits the caring and dedication exemplified by the late Jodi Denmead. Ms. Price’s many years of tireless service have led to her to her current role as director of Backpack Snack Attack.
Jodi Denmead Parent Volunteer Award winner Jenna Price (center)
The annual Shining Star Awards, given to exceptional PTA volunteers at each school, were also presented Lauren Payne (Sanfordville); Christy Brown (Park Avenue); Lisa Lupkovich (WVMS); and Meredith Rother (WVHS).
Elizabeth Roberts, the student representative on the Board of Education, was also recognized. She will be attending Howard University in the fall.
Elizabeth Roberts (center) with the Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. David Leach.