Batavia Says Fond Fairwell to Retiring Teachers, Administrators and Support Staff

Eighteen School District 101 teachers, administrators and support staff—including a few local legends—will say goodbye at the end of the 2012-13 school year.

They represent more than 300 combined years of service to the students and community of Batavia.

They include School Superintendent Dr. Jack Barshinger, longtime Batavia basketball boys coach Jim Roberts, girls basketball coach Michael Mandele and cross country coach Michael DiDomenico.

Congratulations and best wishes to:

• Dr. Jack Barshinger, Superintendent of Schools — 7 years of district service
• Joseph Bosco, Drivers Ed Teacher — 15 years of district service
• Deborah Chroust, Principal Secretary — 13 years of district service
• Michael DiDomenico, Drivers Ed Teacher — 33 years of district service
• Karen Gay, Specialist Secretary — 23 years of district service
• Kathleen Johnson, Administrative Assistant — 25 years of district service
• Joseph Kahle, District Energy Manager  — 6 years of district service
• Michael Mandele, Physical Education Teacher — 33 years of district service
• Rebecca Mitchell, Special Ed Paraprofessional — 17 years of district service
• Linda Oberg, District Bookkeeper — 13 years of district service
• Deborah Paradiso, Paraprofessional  — 19 years of district service
• Barbara Pribble, Specialist Secretary — 25 years of district service
• James Roberts, Physical Ed  Teacher — 29 years of district service
• Greg Romaneck, Associate Superintendent — 7 years of district service
• Cathy Sauter, Specialist Secretary — 13 years of district service
• Doris Schwab, Specialist Secretary — 23 years of district service
• Cynthia Sikorski, Assistant Director - 19 years District service
• Linda Smith, Campus Monitor — 12 years of district service

Check out the wonderful PowerPoint slides and quotes in the attached screen shots, courtesy of Batavia School District 101, and leave a nice comment about your favorite educators in the comments field below!