Schools

Berlin Schools Honor Dedicated Long-Time Staff

The district has recognized the work of 15 staff members who have worked within the district for 20 years or longer and extended tenure to 16 others.

Dedication to the students and a passion for teaching have been essential in allowing Berlin Public Schools to continue growing on a strong tradition of excellence, both Board of Education President Gary Brochu and School Superintendent David Erwin said.

The district this week recognized those in the latter half of their careers, honoring 15 people who have had at least 20 years of experience in the district – some with as much as 35 years of service – while also offering tenure to 16 others.


“These teachers have helped make a difference,” Brochu said.

It’s a recognition each recipient was deserving of, Erwin said, and a celebration held annually aims to encourage others in the district to strive for excellence as well.

The following school staff members were recognized for 20 years of service:

Brian Benigni – Board of Education
June Hartunian – Griswold Elementary School
David Sirois – Willard Elementary School
Robert Smith – Berlin High School
Maura Sullivan – Willard Elementary School
Corinne Terlecky – McGee Middle School
Salvatore Urso – Willard Elementary School


The following school staff members were recognized for 25 years of service:

Sally Grady – Berlin High School
Marie Little – Willard Elementary School
Linda Rogers – Griswold Elementary School
Lisa Rouleau – Hubbard Elementary School


The following school staff members were recognized for 30 years of service:

Dawn Kanaple – Hubbard Elementary School
Karen Stanford – McGee Middle School


The following school staff members were recognized for 35 years of service:

Angela Griswold – Willard Elementary School
Susan Lipka – Berlin High School


In addition, the district offered tenure to each of the following employees who have out in the time and work necessary to earn such an honor:

Jennifer Basile – Griswold Elementary School
Lauren Brostek – Griswold Elementary School
Karen Despres – McGee Middle School
Catherine Forrest – Willard Elementary School
Catherine Gancher – McGee Middle School
Cheryl Hlavac – Hubbard Elementary School
Francis Kennedy – Berlin High School
Annamarie O’Brien – Griswold Elementary School
Ryan Ott – Berlin High School
Kristen Pandolfi – McGee Middle School
Scot Peaslee – Berlin High School
Katherine Rutkowski – Berlin High School
Julianne Smith – Berlin High School
Jennifer Stebbins – Berlin High School
Jessica Stevenson – McGee Middle School
Elizabth Trojanowski – McGee Middle School

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