District 58 Gives Sendoff To 12 Retirees

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — With the 2019 school year coming to a close, Downers Grove Grade School District 58 said goodbye to 12 employees who are heading into retirement. District officials expressed their gratitude to the outgoing employees for their "numerous contributions and hard work."

The roster of retiring District 58 employees includes secretaries, teachers, principals, and other employees who have put in a total of 287 years at District 58 schools between them. According to a press release, the 2019 retirees are:

• Lea Fazzini, Herrick resource teacher, 33 years
• Marla Gilbert, Kingsley BEST Program teacher, 32 years
• Betsy Matson, Belle Aire fifth grade teacher, 32 years
• Georganne Law, District curriculum secretary, 28 years
• Todd McDaniel, Henry Puffer principal, 25 years
• Judy Kindermann, District technology technician, 22 years
• Ingrid Foster, Indian Trail instructional assistant, 21 years
• Elise Harris, Fairmount secretary, 20 years
• Janet Weiner, El Sierra secretary, 20 years
• Adrianne Schaffer, Kingsley instructional assistant, 19 years
• Pat Vikidel, Kingsley instructional assistant, 18 years
• Julie Straub, Henry Puffer instructional assistant, 17 years

Congratulations to all the retirees and enjoy your retirement.

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