Farewell retirees
Meghan Edwards, Staff Writer
There are seven staff members who are retiring from DHS following this school year. The following are those who responded to the Hatters’ Herald’s request for information. Also retiring were Gail Fesh and Chet Osiecki.
Linda Mitten
Job title: I have taught in the Career and Technial Education Dept.(CTE) I teach Child Development/Little Hatters Nursery School and Early Childhood Workshop. Years of service: I have taught at DHS for 16 years, but peviously taught high school in Peekskill NY for ten years in the 70's and the 80's What will you miss most about DHS, and why: Definitely the students. I love the relationships...
Nancy Pond
Job Title: School Counselor Years of service: 30 What will you miss about DHS: I will miss the camaraderie of my colleagues and all of the fun times we have had together. I will miss my students, as I love the energy of teenagers and the kindness they have shown me over the years. I love to help them with their future plans. I will miss the wonderful secretaries we have in this building,...
Donald Tonic
Job Title: SpEd SCI Teacher Years of Service: 6 What will I miss most: The friendships, the conversations, great times. Advice to replacement: Have thick skin, be patient, don't let Ms Lyon out of your sight. Favorite DHS memory: Spending time with my daughter, my special friends, and First & Ten! Retirement Plans: Hobby Farm in NY State. Any other thoughts: The time spent...
Joan Mandzuk
Job title: RN, School Nurse Years of service: 30 yrs. 5 yrs. as a substitute and 25yrs. at DHS What will you miss most about DHS, and why: I will miss my co-workers and all the other staff members I have worked with to help students over the many years. I will also miss the students whose lives I hope a made a difference in and those who touched my life. Advice to your replacement:...
Dr. Diana Galletta-Bruno
Job title: School Psychologist Years of service: 42.5 years in Danbury, 43 years in total, as I worked in New Haven prior to coming to Danbury What will you miss most about DHS, and why: I will miss my colleagues and the students. I love working with the students here at DHS. They are so kind, respectful, and appreciative of everything you do for them, whether it is advising, helping them achieve...
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