Summit BOE Celebrates Retirees
At last month’s Board of Education meeting, the Summit Public Schools honored 11 dedicated staff members who are retiring this year, celebrating their careers and years of service to the students, families, and community of Summit.
The June 12 meeting included a formal presentation recognizing each retiree (in alphabetical order), with school leaders sharing memories, photos, and words of appreciation. Several retirees stood beside school principals, supervisors, and district administrators as they were honored for their lasting impact on their schools.
“Thank you for joining us as we gather to celebrate remarkable individuals,” Superintendent Scott Hough said during the ceremony. “Tonight we come together to honor and recognize those who are embarking on a new chapter in their life: retirement.
“Retirement marks the culmination of years—decades—of hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment,” Hough added. “It’s a time when individuals transition from their professional lives to a world of newfound freedom and exploration. It’s a momentous occasion that deserves our reflection and celebration.”
The following staff members were recognized during the event:
- Hélène Blanton – Summit High School, honored by Ana Ventoso, Supervisor of World Language
- Noreen Bovery – Summit High School, honored by Principal Stacy Grimaldi
- Lynette Dorsey – Wilson Primary Center, honored by Principal Evan Kozak
- Michael Gorman – Summit High School (unable to attend)
- Anne Hammond-Albert – Washington Elementary School (unable to attend)
- Amy Herber – Summit High School, honored by Laura Kaplan, Director of School Counseling
- John Kratch – Summit High School, honored by David Howarth, Supervisor of Social Studies
- Andrea Laquerre – Summit High School, honored by David Howarth, Supervisor of Social Studies
- Iris Nunez – Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School, honored by Principal John Ciferni
- Lyn Rand – Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School, honored by Principal John Ciferni
- Robert Stankwich – Wilson Primary Center, honored by Principal Evan Kozak.