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