Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD
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Board of Education
Board Recognitions
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At each regular Board of Education meeting, the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District Board of Education recognizes the contributions and achievements of its outstanding students and staff. Click the links below for the students and staff who have been recognized and the information that was read about them at the Board of Education meeting.
Board Recognitions
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Kaitlyn Forpahl, Lindbergh Elementary School Student
"Whether it is in the physical classroom or logging on from home, Kaitlyn is engaged, responsible, hardworking, kind and encouraging to her classmates, and just generally a positive person."
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James Holden, Lindbergh Elementary School Music Teacher
"Jamie is creative, dedicated, innovative, kind, and an exemplary role model of good character and kindness for the students."
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Jennifer Peters, Lindbergh Elementary School Nurse
"Mrs. Jennifer Peters, Lindbergh’s school nurse, is a caring and dedicated person who has helped many staff members, families, and children to stay safe and healthy each year especially during this pandemic."
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Gabriella Dillion, Holmes Elementary School Student
"Gabby is a kind, caring, and hardworking student. She embodies what it means to be a Holmes Eagle as she is always smiling, positive, polite and extremely respectful."
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Maryanne Aquino-Rife, Holmes Elementary School Nurse
"She welcomes every student and staff into her office with helping hands. Maryanne is very patient, reliable and confident. She is able to think quickly on her feet and feel at ease in emergency situations."
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Brittany Lis, Holmes Elementary School Special Education Teacher
"She has worked tirelessly to establish and maintain rules and expectations that give her students the opportunity to find both behavioral and academic success."
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William VanDyne, Franklin Elementary School Student
"William is polite, responsible, intelligent and thoughtful. He can be counted on to make good choices and help when needed, not just when asked."
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Braelynn Miller, Edison Elementary School Student
"From teachers past and present, Braelynn is praised as an outstanding example of our Edison Eagle SOAR program."
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Susan Hirsch, Edison Elementary School Teacher
"Whether it's developing a literacy night for K-2, hosting readers' theatre productions in her classroom or sharing her passion for gardening, Susan Hirsch puts every ounce of herself into the education of our children."
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Rebecca Thompson, Franklin Elementary School Teacher
"Mrs. Thompson works hard to build relationships with her students and the other staff members in the building and she can tell when students and staff need a 'seat on her bench.'"
Board Recognitions (September 2016 - June 2018):
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June 2018:
Michelle Phillips, Big Picture Program Teacher Aide
Karen Monaco, Big Picture Program ELA Teacher & 401 Advisor
Emily Smiraglia, Big Picture Program Student
Abby Borkowski & Helen Huang, Student Representatives on the Board of Education
May 2018:
Kathy Kightlinger, Human Resources Benefits Specialist
Cathy Miller, Lindbergh Elementary School Counselor
April 2018:
Kellan Graham, Edison Elementary School Student
Linda Sternin, Edison Elementary School Speech Pathologist
Joanne Cascio, Edison Elementary School Nurse
March 2018:
Christopher Orrange, Kenmore West High School Student
Bettymarie Sullivan & Joseph Lorentz, Kenmore West High School Counselors
Terri Lucinski, Clerk Typist – Attendance Office
February 2018:
Bethany Coates & Helen Huang, Kenmore East High School Students
Peggy Ptak, Kenmore East High School Senior Library Clerk
Ralph Critelli, Kenmore East High School Science Teacher
January 2018:
Paul Wright, Hoover Elementary School Student
Tammy Notto, Hoover Elementary School Support Staff
Michelle Washington, Hoover Elementary School Counselor
December 2017:
Tuyana Dehima, Holmes Elementary School Student
Susan Aitken, Holmes Elementary School Teacher
Jody Muscarella, Holmes Elementary School Support Staff
November 2017:
Jackson Mangone, Lindbergh Elementary School Student
Christy Englert, Lindbergh Elementary School Support Staff
Laura Waggoner, Lindbergh Elementary School Teacher
October 2017:
Michael Hunter, Franklin Elementary School Student
Barb LaCroix, Franklin Elementary School Support Staff
Larissa Gramza, Franklin Elementary School Teacher
September 2017:
Alice Budzich, Franklin Middle School 7th Grader
Angela Jaworski, Franklin Middle School Teacher Aide
Jadyn D’Alimonte, Hoover Middle School 7th Grader
Joy Burgio, Hoover Middle School Teacher Aide
Penny DePasquale, Hoover Middle School Reading Teacher & Tom Schwob, Hoover Middle School Counselor
June 2017:
Gina Santa Maria, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent & District Clerk
Brett Wilkinson & Colin Lynch, Student Representatives on the Board of Education
May 2017:
Samantha Leggett, Edison Elementary School Student
Kim Moser, Edison Elementary School Monitor
Ron Bordinaro, Edison Elementary School Music Teacher
Donna Krause, Kenmore West High School Cook Manager
Lynn Whitworth, Staff Development Center Policy Board Chairperson
Kathy Ticco, Staff Development Center Policy Board Member
April 2017:
Richard Pates, Big Picture Program Student
Michael Kollmar, Support Staff
William Dockstader, Bus Driver
March 2017:
Lynn Taylor, Franklin Elementary School Support Staff
Mary Russell, Franklin Elementary School Teacher
Abigail Banaszak, Franklin Elementary School Student
Ilana Yurka, Buildings & Grounds Department
February 2017:
Gary Giglia, Kenmore West High School Teacher Aide/School Security
Bruce Zeller, Senior Microcomputer Repair Technician
Kenmore West High School Link Crew Advisors
Patty Delaney, Kenmore East High School Teacher Aide
Jill Neuhaus, Kenmore East High School Choral Director & Students
January 2017:
Charlotte Brach, Hoover Elementary School Student
Rosanne Urbanski, Hoover Elementary School Nurse
Michelle Gorman, Hoover Elementary School Special Education Teacher
Michael Gailie, Transportation Department Auto Mechanic
December 2016:
Will Harbin, Franklin Middle School Crisis Aide
Kim Leggett, Franklin Middle School Physical Education Teacher
Ava Incorvaia and Andrew Roland, Franlin Middle School Students
Katie Burd, Buildings & Grounds Department
November 2016:
Michael Cerami, Lindbergh Elementary School Student
Sheila Babbitt, Lindbergh Elementary School Teacher Aide
Chris Zimmer, Lindbergh Elementary School Substitute Teacher/Retired Teacher
Tom Cavarello, Transportation Department Bus Driver
October 2016:
Candy Nelson, Hoover Middle School Support Staff
Molly Halt, Hoover Middle School Teacher
Julia Cipolla, Hoover Middle School Student
September 2016:
Tom Fitzgerald, Holmes Elementary School Head Custodian
Karen Harter, Holmes Elementary School Special Education Teacher