Tuesday, June 17th was a bittersweet day as the Ken-Ton School District honored 47 teachers, support staff, and administrators who will be retiring by this summer. The Community Room was packed with colleagues, friends, and family members for the annual Retiree Reception in order to recognize each retiree and honor them for their dedication and hard work on behalf of the students and families of the district.

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The following individuals were honored:

• Kathleen Blake, Bus Driver, Transportation (25 years)
• Ann Burgio, Bus Driver, Transportation (29 years)
• Matthew Butler, Elementary Teacher, Hoover Middle (33 years)
• Mary Buyer, Registered Professional Nurse, Kenmore West (7.5 years)
• Deborah Cahill, Principal Clerk Typist, Kenmore East (20 years)
• Rosanne Chidester, Bus Driver, Transportation (26.5 years)
• Shelly Connelly, Science Teacher, Kenmore East (35 years)
• Charles Contrino, Stationary Engineer, Buildings & Grounds (30 years)
• Gail Cook, Bus Attendant, Transportation (14 years)
• Denise Crowley, Principal Clerk Typist, Administration Building (29 years)
• Wendy Cummins, Elementary Teacher, Hoover Middle (29 years)
• Lisa Davidson, Instructional Support Specialist for Science, Kenmore Junior/Senior High (31 years)
• Emanuel Ferrilli, Laborer Sub, Buildings & Grounds (4 years)
• Barbara Frazer, Clerk Typist, Franklin Elementary (8.5 years)
• Lori Grabenstatter, Library Media Specialist, Franklin Middle (24 years)
• Barbara Habermehl, Bus Attendant, Transportation (25 years)
• Donna Harris, Elementary Teacher, Lindbergh Elementary (29 years)
• Eun Haynes, Bus Attendant, Transportation (29.5 years)
• Karen Hirsch, Elementary Teacher, Lindbergh Elementary (24 years)
• Dean Judy, Elementary Teacher, Edison Elementary (30.5 years)
• Jean Karnyski, Food Service Helper, Kenmore East (39.5 years)
• Debra Kindron, Bus Driver, Transportation (25 years)
• Paul Lasch, English Teacher, Kenmore East (30 years)
• Judy Lobuzzetta, Teacher Aid, Kenmore East (25 years)
• Laura Loncar, Cook, Hoover Complex (26.5 years)
• Deborah  Mayer, Teacher Aid, Franklin Middle (18.5 years)
• Lisa McCarthy, Teacher Aid, Edison Elementary (27.5 years)
• Colleen McGroder, Micro Computer Repair Technician, Administration Building (16.5 years)
• Kim Moser, Teacher Aid, Edison Elementary (18 years)
• Rachel Newman, Reading Teacher, Hoover Elementary (25 years)
• Cheryl Nicotera, Food Service Helper, Lindbergh (10 years)
• Carol O'Dell, Teacher Aid, Kenmore West (25.5 years)
• Elaine O'Hara, Teacher Aid, Hoover Elementary (21.5 years)
• Sanctina Panzarella, Science Teacher, Kenmore East (27 years)
• Karen Peehler, Library Media Aid, Kenmore West (17.5 years)
• Diane Rabb, Reading Teacher, Holmes Elementary (7 years)
• Robert Robinson, Auto Mechanic, Transportation (15.5 years)
• Kelly Rodriguez, Math Teacher, Kenmore West (23 years)
• Carla Rogers, Teacher Aid, Franklin Middle (24.5 years)
• Gina Santa Maria, Secretary to the Superintendent & District Clerk, Administration Building (15 years)
• Leslie Simon, Social Studies Teacher, Kenmore East (25 years)
• Ann Sorrentino, Teacher Aid, Edison Elementary (23.5 years)
• Linda Sternin, Speech Teacher, Edison Elementary (30 years)
• Elaine Thomas, Principal, Hoover Middle (24 years)
• Mary Jane Vanderbosch, Principal Clerk Typist , Administration Building (10.5 years)
• Susan Walker, Teacher Aid, Holmes Elementary (23.5 years)
• Rachel Weiss, Math Teacher, Kenmore West (30 years)