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Sally Brown, a 25-year honoree, poses with Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services Dr. Noha Abdel-Hady and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Terrell Hill during the Service Awards.

Windsor, CT – November 14, 2024 — Windsor Public Schools (WPS) proudly honored its dedicated staff at the annual Service Awards Ceremony held last night, recognizing employees who have reached significant service milestones within the district. This year’s event celebrated an exceptional group of professionals who have devoted 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and even 40+ years to serving Windsor students, families, and the community.

10 Year Honorees, including Chief of Operations, Danielle Batchelder pose for a photo. 

Chief of Operations Danielle Batchelder, who herself marked 10 years of service, shared her heartfelt appreciation for her colleagues. She said, “In today’s world, where career paths often shift, you’ve chosen to dedicate your talents to the children of Windsor, becoming an integral part of the fabric of our district.”

LA’Tosha Woodard, a 15 year honoree,  high  fives Dr. Breon Parker, Principal of Windsor High School. 

The evening was filled with gratitude and celebration for all honorees. Special recognition was given to those reaching extraordinary milestones:

• Michael Dunn and Robert Grimes for 30 years of service

• Joy Murray for 35 years of service

• Laura Dickerson for an outstanding 41 years of service

“Windsor Public Schools is incredibly fortunate to have such committed individuals who bring their best each day to support the success and well-being of our students,” said Dr. Terrell Hill, Superintendent of WPS. “These dedicated staff members are true role models of commitment and dedication, and their contributions are deeply appreciated by our entire community.”

The annual Service Awards Ceremony is part of Windsor Public Schools’ ongoing commitment to recognizing and honoring the invaluable work of its staff, whose dedication ensures that every child in Windsor has access to a high-quality education and a nurturing school environment.

Honorees:

10 Years of Service:

Sarah Asplund

Danielle Batchelder

Gillian Baxter

Kelsey Bolden

Ophir Bullock

Stephanie Capizzi

Larry Coyle

Laura Eskenazi

Danielle Franklin

Jeffrey Goodin

Lauren Grimshaw

Lindsay Harding

Theophilus Hines

Jennifer Lattal

Margaret Levine

Wanda Lopez

Natalie Luiso

Stephanie Lukacs

Deana Manges-Stechschulte

Chelsea Mitchell

Mary O’Brien

Benjamin Oster

Pallavi Pandey

Sevasti Pelton

Barbara Regan

Lorrie Roche

Bethany Schmidt

Jonathan Shelly

Lisa Siana

Ruth Spaulding

Amy Taylor

15 Years of Service:

Anne-Marie Curtis

Robert Fleeting

Erin Lynch

Hannah Ruede

William Spaulding

Terry Thomas

LeighAnn Tyson

LA’Tosha Woodard

20 Years of Service:

Kellee Donahue

Dana Gagne

Jeremy Jorgensen

Meagan Mains

Dornet Marshall

Peter Maylor

Marjorie Renno

Monique Willis

25 Years of Service:

Joseph Bienasz

William Bimonte

Rochelle Brown

Sally Brown

Jill Darrell

Ericka Fangiullo

Virginia Kramer

Stacey Michalic

Lisa Neil

Meghan O’Brien

Christopher Potter

Lynne Reynolds

Thomas Sanders

Maria Sau

Katrina Wicks

For more information about Windsor Public Schools and future events, please visit our website at www.windsorpublicschools.org.

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Contact:

Gianna Gill

Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator 

Windsor Public Schools

Email: ggill@windsorct.org