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Norwalk City School District honors three retirees for 63 years of combined service
Summary
At its May 14, 2025 regular meeting, the Norwalk City School District Board of Education recognized three retiring employees — Kim LaJoy, Sue Ann Miller and Vicky Hemingway — for a combined 63 years of service and recessed to attend an academic awards event.
NORWALK, May 14, 2025 — The Norwalk City School District Board of Education recognized three retiring employees Wednesday during its regular meeting, honoring a combined 63 years of service and then recessed to attend the North Middle School academic awards.
The board recognized Kim LaJoy, a Norwalk High School teacher with 13 years in the district; Sue Ann Miller, a district employee with 25 years of service who held multiple roles; and Vicky Hemingway, a registered nurse and longtime district staff member with more than 25 years in education.
The acknowledgments focused on each retiree's contributions to students and staff. A high school administrator praised LaJoy as “a master of her content” who “builds strong positive connections to all of her students and the staff members around her,” saying her culinary elective has been one of the high school's most popular courses. Colleagues described LaJoy as consistently meeting and exceeding expectations, including managing full classes and teaching meals from scratch.
Sue Ann Miller was noted by coworkers for having served in many district roles and for her steady, lighthearted presence. A colleague, Patty, said Miller’s frequent quip was, “this is not the White House,” and singled out Miller’s ability to lift others’ spirits. Several speakers recalled everyday tasks Miller handled and her memorable one-liners.
Vicky Hemingway was introduced as a registered nurse who has worked closely with students, supervised lunch and recess, and supported intervention services. A school administrator said Hemingway had “brought an invaluable set of skills” and called her a “cornerstone of our school family,” noting her work with third graders, RTI data entry, and everyday care for students.
Board members presented flowers and small gifts at the meeting; speakers recounted personal anecdotes, classroom projects and routine duties each retiree performed. The board then took a formal motion to recess and attend the North Middle School academic awards program. The motion carried on a roll-call vote with all present board members voting yes.
No policy changes, appointments or budget actions were taken as part of the recognition. The meeting record indicates the retiree recognitions occurred during the regular session prior to the recess for the academic awards event.
