Congratulations to Sheila Giambalvo from Madison Elementary on your retirement! Thank you for 21 years of dedicated service! #YourCommunitySchools
Sheila’s favorite memory is when the graduating seniors come back to Madison on Senior Day. She enjoyed saying hello and finding out what is next in their future.
Congratulations to Jon Gabriele from Emerson Elementary on your retirement! Thank you for 34 years of dedicated service! #YourCommunitySchools
Jon feels fortunate to have worked with so many great kids and families as well as some of the most dedicated, knowledgeable, and hardworking teachers ever. The best moments were hearing students say, “That was fun,” knowing they had been held to a high standard, and they had realized the gratification of working hard to accomplish a difficult task. Jon is looking forward to continuing to use his skills in different ways while having some more flexibility to travel and spend time with family.
Congratulations to Christine Fritsch from Edison Middle School on your retirement! Thank you for 27 years of dedicated service! #YourCommunitySchools
Christine’s first principal at Wiesbrook, Mary Curley, the 8th-grade social studies and project business classes at Franklin, and the 8th-grade, student-led community service projects for multiple years at Edison definitely contributed to many of her favorite memories with students and staff. Her greatest accomplishment is the support and guidance she has shared with generations of students that have grown into kind, responsible citizens, spouses, and parents! Christine is hoping to enjoy the food, people, and culture in other countries when she is not spending time closer to home with family and friends. She is looking forward to volunteering at local non-profit groups, reading for the fun of it, and not waking up at 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday!
Congratulations to Jan Fleege from Monroe Middle School on your retirement! Thank you for 29 years of dedicated service! #YourCommunitySchools
Jan has received many letters from parents thanking her for encouraging their children and helping them succeed and each letter has been special to Jan. Working with the students and teachers at Monroe has been genuinely rewarding. As a teaching assistant, it always has given her a great feeling when students are able to see the benefits of hard work and the surprised look on their faces when they accomplish a lesson they didn’t think they could. Spending time with the grandchildren and traveling are on Jan’s retirement bucket list.
Congratulations to Michael Duhig, High School Facility Manager at Wheaton North High School, on your retirement. Thank you for 42 years of dedicated service. Even on his last day on the job, Mike was up on the roof checking on the roof replacement project! #YourCommunitySchools
Congratulations to Theresa Diedrich from Lowell Elementary School on your retirement! Thank you for 30 years of dedicated service! #YourCommunitySchools
Congratulations to Louise Dieter from Hawthorne Elementary School on your retirement! Thank you for 3 years of dedicated service! #YourCommunitySchools
Louise has been inspired by the other highly professional nurses in District 200. While following the direction of the CDC and IDPH, her greatest accomplishment has been helping to safely manage students and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, which allowed District 200 to have in-person classes. When she retires, Louise looks forward to long-distance bicycling, golf, and travel.
Congratulations to Diane Corbett from Hawthorne Elementary School on her retirement! Thank you for 29 years of dedicated service! During her 29 years in District 200, Diane has enjoyed working with the students and teachers. #YourCommunitySchools
Congratulations to Colleen Conley from Wheaton Warrenville South High School on your retirement! Thank you for 23 years of dedicated service! #YourCommunitySchools
Colleen has a long history in District 200. She was in the first 7th-grade class at Monroe Junior High School in 1969. All three of her children graduated from Wheaton Warrenville South where she has been a Certified Nurse for 23 years. Colleen feels that her greatest accomplishment has been keeping up with the ever-changing landscape of nursing. In retirement, Colleen plans to travel, have time for activities, and spend time with her grandchildren.
Congratulations to Dawn Cantore from Longfellow Elementary on your retirement! Thank you for 17 years of dedicated service! #YourCommunitySchools
Dawn’s favorite memory in District 200 is listening to the students perform in the annual spring music concerts. She has enjoyed having the experience of building positive relationships with students and watching them grow academically and personally. Dawn is planning to relax and enjoy life a lot more after she retires.
Our summer Extended School Year program is off to a great start! #YourCommunitySchools
Congratulations to Susan Born from Wheaton North High School on your retirement! Thank you for 23 years of dedicated service! #YourCommunitySchools
Susan has 23 years of wonderful memories. Her retirement plans include turning off her alarm, having a leisurely cup of coffee every morning, seeing more of her grandchildren, and traveling with her sisters.
Congratulations to Sue Bedrossian from Hawthorne Elementary on your retirement! Thank you for 10 years of dedicated service! #YourCommunitySchools
Sue’s favorite memories are working with wonderful staff members serving amazing children. She is so grateful that she has been able to learn something new almost every day. Sue will be taking care of her toddler grandsons and her disabled daughter when she retires.
Congratulations to Tami Bauer from Washington Elementary on your retirement! Thank you for 35 years of dedicated service!
Tami has enjoyed watching and hearing Washington’s students at their concerts performing for their parents and guests. Her greatest accomplishment has been learning and working with 5 different principals! Tami is looking forward to a schedule that gives her more flexibility and availability for her kids, granddaughter, and family. She
has enjoyed her journey in District 200 with amazing students and great staff members.
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Congratulations to Betty Basista Ronaldson, Foreign Language Teacher, from Wheaton North High School on your retirement! Thank you for 23 years of dedicated service!
Betty has loved teaching AP Spanish Language and Culture for over 20 years. She has enjoyed taking students to Chicago on the Spanish and Mexican cultural field
trips and teaching students Zumba Latin Dance steps at in-school, cultural events! Her accomplishments during her career include being selected the Distinguished High
School Teacher recipient in 2014; serving on the Illinois State Board of Education Teacher Preparation and Licensure Board in Springfield; speaking at State and District-level Professional Development Conferences about Adverse Childhood Experiences; and developing a successful Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture curriculum with colleagues and mentoring several student teachers. In her retirement, Betty plans to travel and spend time with family and friends. She wants to thank the respectful and hard-working students, helpful and friendly staff, and supportive administration.
