Roosevelt Honors Staff and Students at Superintendent’s Conference Day

The Roosevelt School District recently united at Superintendent’s Conference Day to prepare for the year ahead and unite under this year’s theme, “together we rise.” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Shawn Wightman and the Roosevelt Board of Education also recognized returning staff and welcomed new teachers and staff members.

“Everyone in the Roosevelt School District is committed to working together to help our students succeed,” said Dr. Wightman. “Despite what challenges we might face, we can overcome them by working together towards our common goals. There is so much on the horizon at Roosevelt and I am confident in our shared success that lies ahead.”

Dr. Wightman discussed several new programs and resources the District will offer this year, including a course called Black and Latino History 365 and a new CTE program in electrical and HVAC certification.

This year, the District added 50 new staff members, some of which are Roosevelt residents or alumni starting their career back in their community.

Dr. Wightman and the Board of Education also recognized staff members for their dedication and commitment to the district with “Years of Service” awards.

The following staff members were recognized for five years of service to the District: Bryant Korabez, Alex Bryer, Asha Cupid, Jeanette Fitzgerald, Lauren Gaetani, Juqueater Bryant, Austin Restaino, Cherray Forehand and Lisa Nappi.

The following staff members have committed 10 years to serving Roosevelt: Allen Stevenson, Despina Grunhut, Akira Regan, Ashley Schriefer, Joseph Notaro, Esther Aquino, Paige Jeffries, Sammy Gonzalez and Jacqueline Green.

The following staff members received honors for serving the District for 20 years: Keith Barber, Donna Craig, Jacques Joseph, Erika Posada, Jerome Walker, Azad Zulfekar, Nicole Charles, Malika Phillips., Dr. Dionne Wynn, Hope Anderson-Reid, Felicity Chester, Edith Davenport, Karl Rasmussen, Elsa Saenz, Stacy Wasson, Nancy Jones and Georgiana Witts.

The following staff members were recognized for 25 years of service to the District: Astride Asmus, Tanya Curtis, Darlene Duggan, Curtis Ramdewar, Michelle Jones-Bertram, Carolyn Jones-Notice, Chekesha Newman, Kristine Pieragostini, Kenneth Rafterman, Tarsha Reynolds-Chaplin, Stephanie Williams, Amy Johnson, Kristen Roberts, Mark Carmichael and Milton Green.

Valerie Henry, Joann McKay and Joy Conway were recognized for their 30-year tenures with Roosevelt, and Paulette Fuller-Taylor was recognized for being the longest active staff member with 35 years under her belt.

To learn more about the Roosevelt Union Free School District, please visit the District's website at https://www.rooseveltufsd.org. Happenings in the District can also be followed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RooseveltUFSD.