WEST MILFORD — Eighteen teachers, administrators and staff members have recently announced their retirements coming at the school year's end. Superintendent of schools Dr. James McLaughlin announced the retirements in April and May at the school board meetings. Cumulatively, nearly 450 years of experience is leaving the district, he noted.
In addition, Apshawa School Principal Dr. Jeanne Apryasz is leaving the district to become superintendent of the Sussex-Wantage School District.
"We salute all of these individuals for their dedication and commitment," he said.
Those retiring include:
Linda Anglesea, Maple Road School caféteria aide
Keith Babcock, Macopin School custodian
Norma Bozenmayer, West Milford High School science teacher;
Brynn Carroll, West Milford High School guidance counselor at the high school
Joan Contillo, Apshawa School resource center teacher
Robynn Derbyshire, Macopin School English teacher
Maxine Farrell, Marshall Hill School resource center teacher
Timothy Gillen, athletic director and supervisor of physical education and health grades 7 – 12
Patricia Maglio, Maple Road School resource center teacher
John Montana, Macopin School learning disabilities teacher
Rosemary Resigno, Maple Road School reading specialist
Sharon Rosen, Macopin School resource center teacher
Frances Sarnella, Macopin School guidance department secretary
Sandra Schultz, West Milford High School food service business aide
Gregory Sheremeta, WSest Milford High School social studies teacher
Debra Slamiak, secretary to the Maple Road School principal
Sandra Yankovich, Macopin School English teacher
Sandra Zimmer, West Milford High School special class aide.