The Shoreham-Wading River School District Board of Education honored several retiring employees of the school district. Together, they represented more than 200 years of service to the students of Shoreham-Wading River.

Shoreham-Wading River High School Principal Frank Pugliese lauded Jane Redavid from the attendance office and Deborah Weresnick from the nurse’s office. He also had kind words for Thomas Wagner, audio-visual technician, and congratulated English teacher Jean Branna for her indelible commitment to the district.

Wading River School principal Lou Parrinello praised fifth grade teacher Leeann Kraus for her unwavering dedication to her students and as a constant, thoughtful planner, who imparted many words of wisdom with her grade-level leadership.

Miller Avenue School Principal Claudia Smith commended teaching assistant Jennifer Testa for her commitment to students. Mrs. Smith also lauded Christine Kluber for her 23 years of service to students.

The Shoreham-Wading River School District also congratulates and thanks Joan DeBenedetto, Louis Zabbia and Susan Zarmon and all the retirees for their commitment to the students of our school community and wishes them great success in their new endeavors.