At six o’clock on Tuesday, June 18 in the Reading Memorial High School Library, the School Committee recognized the teachers and staff in the Reading Public Schools who have reached significant milestones this year. Chair Chuck Robinson described the annual event as “one of his favorite moments of the year.” Each milestone was recognized by either the building principal or a designee. If present, the staff member came forward and received a pin or certificate. The staff recognized for ten years of service were:
Birch Meadow School
- Elisabeth Connery
- Margaret Costello
- Jan Rhein
- Mary Beth Thomas
Coolidge Middle School
- Michael Bernard
- Kelsey Finigan
- Margaret Guilbert
- Mary Beth Heatherton
- Christian Huizenga
- Joshua Eaton Elementary School
- Jessica Cornetta
- Amy Greco
- Elizabeth Hurley
Killam Elementary School
- Nina Balfe
- Kristine Chuha
- Christen Pegoraro
- Parker Middle School
- Brian James
- Julie Merrill
- James Walsh
Pupil Services
- Kelly Dicato
Reading Memorial High School
- Jennifer Keany
RISE
- Maureen Deligianidis
- Susan O’Leary
Food Services
- Diane Feely
- Muriel Hall
- Suzanne Joos
- Nancy Learned
- Laura O’Brien
Staff recognized for twenty years of service were:
Birch Meadow Elementary School
- Debra Kwiatek
- Maria Simon
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
- Susan Libby
Parker Middle School
- Brigid Rodin
Reading Memorial High School
- Amy Dyment
- Illeana Napoli
- Paula Von Euw
Central Office
- Lori Miller
Facilities
- Robert Halloran
- Joseph Lavita
Food Service
- Geraldine Donohue
- Michelle McCarthy
- Hillary McCarthy
Wood End Elementary School
- Jane Roberts
Staff Recognized for thirty years of service were:
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
- Jill Mayberry
Reading Memorial High School
- Robert Mooney
Kristen Killian from Reading Memorial High School was recognized for thirty-five years of service as well.
Teachers who have achieved Professional Teacher Status were:
Barrows Elementary School
- Julie Gilchrist
- Bethany Granoth
- Andrew Herlihy
Birch Meadow Elementary School
- Keriann Zahoruiko
- Leica Turner
Coolidge Middle School
- Daniel Cody
- Eric Castriano
- Janelle Chiuve
- Nikole Pendleton
- Anna Wentlent
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
- Brittany Conant
- Adam Derosier
- Sandra Emery
- Kelley Hardiman
Parker Middle School
- Kimberly Bernazzani
- Alison Sanchez
- Kimberly Moreau
- Nicholas Trapani
- Jessica Dougherty
Reading Memorial High School
- Bristol Leiper
- Christina Clawson
- Andrew Murphy
- Colleen Griffin-Roland
- Megan Howie
- Alexandra Lynch-DiSorbo
RISE at Wood End Elementary School
- Mary Sage
Wood End Elementary School
- Christopher Bauer
- Lisa Breed
The committee also thanked the five teachers and staff who are retiring this year: Maricia Grant and Margaret Guilbert from Coolidge Middle School, Maureen Lynch, and Jill Mayberry from Joshua Eaton Elementary School, and Deborah Leahy from Wood End Elementary School. Robinson offered, “Congratulations. You’ve earned it.” Each retiree received a small gift from the committee.
