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Guilderland board honors 12 staff at annual employee recognition ceremony
Summary
The board held its 46th annual employee recognition to honor 12 district staff across schools and roles; Superintendent Dr. Marie Wiles and presenters praised honorees for leadership, long service and student impact.
The Guilderland Central School District Board of Education opened its Oct. 1 meeting with the district's 46th annual employee recognition ceremony, honoring 12 staff members from across buildings and departments.
Superintendent Dr. Marie Wiles called the event "probably the best board meeting of the year" and praised staff for work that "makes the magic happen." A short district video, produced by the communications department, framed the ceremony around the district's stated commitment to student voice, academic achievement and community.
Presenters recognized individuals from multiple schools and departments. Jackie Vandenberg introduced Joan Clawson, a teaching assistant at Linwood celebrated for her calmness and classroom impact. Julia Healy, Linwood's librarian, was honored for more than 20 years supporting reading programs and student engagement. Craig Lips, director of transportation, recognized bus driver Harry Merriman for his daily care of students.
At Guilderland Elementary, Dr. Alan Lockwood presented awards to Susan Herzog, an administrative assistant commended for transportation coordination and after-school organization, and Michelle Evers, a teacher noted for inclusive practices and leadership. Westmere Elementary principal Dr. Beth Beany honored Ellen Mosier, a 32-year classroom teacher, and Colleen Parasau, a longtime food-service worker who feeds hundreds of students daily.
Mike Piscatelli recognized chemistry teacher Alicia McTiernan at the high school for sustaining engaging instruction and developing new electives. Lisa Knowles, PPS director, highlighted special-education teaching assistant Holly Coy and Kelly Dioli for districtwide leadership in elementary special education.
Awards concluded with a musical tribute; winners were reminded to take home a commemorative mum. The board recessed briefly for an intermission before beginning business items.
