East Greenbush Central School District wishes our entire school community a Happy Thanksgiving! All schools will be closed from Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29. Schools will re-open on Monday, December 2.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, staff from around the district reflected on what they are thankful for in their lives. Happy Thanksgiving!
Kate Banks
Librarian – Columbia High School
“I am thankful for my loving family and friends. I am thankful for my amazingly talented librarian teammates Laura Wladarcyzk, Jamie Tobin, Liz Griffin, Sarah Garno, Peggy O’Connor, and Felice Devine. I am thankful for my phenomenal library clerk typist Sherry Ryan who goes above and beyond to help our students. I am thankful for my Mentor Meagan Asenbauer who is always there when I need guidance. I am thankful to all of my Columbia colleagues who inspire me every day with their hard work and dedication. I am especially thankful for all of my amazing students who allow me to help them along the way. #luckiestlibrarian!”
Jill Barker
Principal – Howard L. Goff Middle School
“I am thankful for my loving family, my health and the opportunity to come to work everyday to spend my time with the wonderful students, staff and families of Goff Middle School. In addition, I am grateful that I am able to bring Bandit to school each day and see the smiles he puts on our student and staffs’ faces everyday. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
MaryAnn Belmont
Supervisor – Transportation Department
“As I near retirement, I would like to thank all of the wonderful people I have worked with over the years, including our bus drivers, mechanics and office staff, especially Judie and Vicky for their unwavering dedication to the students and parents and their continued support to the staff at the Transportation Department.”
Marissa Cannon
Director of Human Resources
“I am thankful for my loving family, caring friends, my Pomeranian Holly who greets me at the door every day, my peaceful home, my health and the opportunity to work with an inspiring team at East Greenbush Central School District.”
Jaime Gibbs
School Counselor – Bell Top Elementary School
“I am thankful to work in a such a supportive school district, in a position where I am able to help children and make a difference. I am thankful for the support that the administration and community of EGCSD has provided in bringing our therapy dog, Auggie, to Bell Top. I am thankful for all of the friends and connections I have made in the short time I have worked in this school district, and for the collaboration and teamwork I get to experience on a daily basis.”
Alison Hosier
Art Teacher – Howard L. Goff Middle School
“I am grateful for my loving and supportive family. To my husband, son, mom, brother, and in-laws: thank you for the vital role you play in my life. I’m thankful to work in a place where learning and passion for the arts can prove contagious. The colleagues I work with in this District are exceptional; I’m proud and humbled to share this profession with so many dedicated and talented people. Happy Thanksgiving to all!”
Megan Scolaro
Music Teacher – Genet Elementary School and Green Meadow Elementary School
“I’m thankful for my wonderfully supportive family and friends who bring so much joy to my life. I’m also thankful for the incredible people that I get to work with each day and for my students who make me smile with their enthusiasm and their love of learning. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!”
Jeff Simons
Superintendent of Schools
Helen Squillace
Principal – Red Mill Elementary School
Jim Truss
Head Custodian – Green Meadow Elementary School
“First off, I’m thankful for my family, which now includes our new canine companion Obi. I’m also very thankful for my friends and a great work environment full of great colleagues and students. Lastly, I’d like to give special thanks to our veterans and active duty service members who make all of our Thanksgivings possible! Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!”
Debra Weichold
Secretary – Green Meadow Elementary School
“I am most happy this Thanksgiving to welcome another grandson into our family, to enjoy the love and celebrate the health of all my family and friends. Each year I appreciate and am thankful for ‘time’ more than anything, time to enjoy each other’s company, time to travel, and time to relax so with that being said, I plan on doing just that as I have decided to retire this December. Lovingly I would like to wish all my dear friends, parents, students, and colleagues a Happy Thanksgiving. I will honestly miss every one of you.”
Nicole Weiss
English Teacher – Columbia High School/Howard L. Goff Middle School
“Above all, I’m thankful for my loving and supportive husband, Dave, our daughters Ava and Giana, and our good health. This year, in particular, I’m thankful for my new position with the East Greenbush Central School District. It has been an exhilarating experience making the transition into the district. I feel very fortunate to be a part of such a welcoming community that is so passionate about making positive change and challenging our students so that they can be the best they can be.”
Sondra Tucker and Roxanne DeJohn
Secretaries – Donald P. Sutherland Elementary School
“I am thankful for my husband, my two boys, my family, and Jimmy Buffett’s beach music to help get us through the long winters! I am also grateful that my health allows me to be strong every day!” – Sondra Tucker
“I am thankful for my health, family and friends, and being able to enjoy the wildlife and nature that surrounds my home.” – Roxanne DeJohn