On May 20, the district hosted a special reception to honor and celebrate the dedicated staff members retiring during the 2025–2026 school year. We extend our sincere gratitude for the many years of service and commitment each retiree has given to our students, families, schools, and community.
In recognition of their contributions, each retiree will have a personalized brick placed along the Pathway to Innovation at Saratoga Springs High School.
Congratulations to the following retirees:
- Michelle Alheim, Social Studies Teacher
- Michelle Baldani, Grade 6 Teacher
- Caterina Balentine, Elementary Math Teacher
- Mary Barney, Teaching Assistant
- Patricia Chilton, Speech & Language Pathologist
- Robin Chudy, Math Teacher
- Shelley Collier, Math Teacher
- Laura Farone, Teacher Aide
- Laurie Feldhaus, Secondary SPED Teacher
- Barbara Freeman, School Monitor
- Kimberly Gagne, Grade 1 Teacher
- Diane Gale, Secondary SPED Teacher
- Elizabeth Georgia, Physical Therapist
- Dale Hammond, Custodian
- Timothy Harris, Assistant Principal
- Lynn Houghton, Teacher Aide
- Donna Joslyn, Bus Driver
- Jay Marcellus, Custodian
- Kimberly McGhie, Math Teacher
- Ellen Moran, Teaching Assistant
- Kerry Morris, Grade 6 Teacher
- Sharon Nash, Grade 1 Teacher
- Barbara Omaggio, Keyboard Specialist
- Jill Parker, Keyboard Specialist
- Lisa Quinn, Secondary SPED Teacher
- Kevin Rypkema, Head Custodian
- Mary Speed, Keyboard Specialist
- Dean Thimineur, School Bus Driver