Upper St. Clair Recognizes Retiring Teachers
Longtime Upper St. Clair School District teachers were honored at the recent school board meeting.
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Fourteen retiring Upper St. Clair School District teachers were recognized during May's school board meeting.
"You are the core of what makes us a great school district and for creating the culture of excellence," said Superintendent Patrick O'Toole.
"I can't believe they are going and how much they'll be missed," said Judy Bulazo, Upper St. Clair administrator. "It didn't hit me until I saw them all sitting in here together."
- Carol Booth, Boyce Middle teacher, started in 1988.
- Sherry Ellis, Baker Elementary teacher, started in 1985.
- Janet Falk, Baker Elementary teacher, started in 1979.
- Marjorie Heins, high school gifted teacher, started in 1993.
- John Irwin, high school physics teacher, 32 years of service.
- Roberta Leskovich, Baker Spanish teacher, started in 1981.
- Carol Logan, Streams Elementary teacher, started in 1987.
- Frances McElroy, high school nurse and department chair, started in 1987.
- Mary Lynn Mussetter, high school teacher aide, started in 1990.
- Norma Swaney, Baker Elementary teacher, started in 1979.
- Timothy Stash, high school industrial arts teacher, started in 1986.
Not Pictured:
- Barbara Byrnes, Fort Couch English teacher
- Catherine Loughran, Fort Couch home economics teacher
- Mary Muffly, Fort Couch English teacher
Flip through the photo gallery above to see the retiring teachers, and be sure to share your favorite memories in the comments below!
Editor's Note: Click here to see what positions will likely not be filled in the 2012-13 school year.
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Upper St. Clair School District Central Office
1820 McLaughlin Run Rd, Upper St Clair, PA -
Boyce Middle School
1500 Boyce Rd, Pittsburgh, PA -
Baker Elementary School
2300 Morton Rd, Upper St Clair, PA -
Upper St. Clair High School
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Streams Elementary School
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Fort Couch Middle School
515 Fort Couch Rd, Upper St Clair, PA
Chris Connors
11:28 am on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
I had Jon Irwin for Physics in 1981-82. I hoped my oldest child might have him next year. He taught me physics, but more importantly showed me both how to achieve success in math and sciences, and how great that achievement could feel. He probably wouldn't be surprised to know that some of his students went on to work for NASA and Apple, among others; he might be surprised to know that I was one of them.
I had Ms. Muffly (it was 'West' in those days) for English freshman year; I hoped my youngest child might have her for english next year at Fort Couch. Literary analysis was never a strong suit for me, but I am grateful, thanks to Mrs. Muffly and the other English faculty at the high school, that I can think critically, formulate and articulate positions in my personal and professional lives, and yes, occasionally enjoy a work of fiction.
Both will be missed. Thank you for your many years of service.
Becky Brindle
12:43 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
And thank you for sharing your experiences!
Brian Schill
9:21 am on Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Congrats Gang!
We have had the pleasure of working with almost all of you in the past 20+ years since we moved to USC, whether it be as a student, parent or PTA/PTSO member. Our three children have a combined 36 years in USC schools and we appreciate your many years of service to the school district.
Best of luck to each and every one of you.
Sincerely,
Brian, Linda, Luke, Derek & Brianna Schill