Superintendent Wishes Retiring Teachers Joy and Happiness

“I wish you imagination and creativity, for the world is a blank canvas to paint your masterpiece. I wish you adventure and curiosity, to go where there is no path and leave a trail. I wish you health and well being, for they are worth more than all the riches in the world.” Assistant Superintendent of Human resources, Megahn Troy, shared these thoughtful sentiments from the children's book, “I Wish You Happiness” in a perfect ode to this year’s retiring faculty members.

To start the special Retirement Ceremony held on Monday, June 9th, Superintendent Drew Patrick shared his well wishes to the nine retirees by saying,

“This evening, we are recognizing a group of educators who together have served the district for a collective 227 years. These remarkable individuals approach the work of teaching and learning as a mission and as service to our community. Their talent, their dedication, their care, their curricula and their passions brought this mission to life for our students. They created opportunities for thousands of Scarsdale students to experience the joy and richness of thinking and problem solving, reading and writing, speaking and listening, researching and synthesizing hypothesizing and experimenting, playing and collaborating, practicing and performing.

On behalf of a grateful Scarsdale community. I thank you all for your distinctive contributions to our students, to our schools and to our community. Congratulations on your well deserved retirement. We wish you joy and happiness as you continue to pursue your passions, especially on random weekday mornings unencumbered by the first bell.”

Before introducing each retiring faculty member, Troy added, “When I think about your collective and individual impact on our students and the larger school community, it is truly remarkable. You have helped your colleagues to grow and learn. You have supported thousands of Scarsdale families over the years, and have touched and altered the lives of the many students who have sat in your classrooms or in your gyms. As you head into retirement, we have so many hopes for all of you in the future.”

Troy then acknowledged each retiree and invited them up to receive a small gift from the BOE. The retirees include:

Elementary School Teacher, Kim Assatly
PE Teacher, James Borgia
Elementary School Teacher, Susan Hendler
PE Teacher, Health and Wellness Department Chair and Coach, Robert Keith
High School World Language Department Chair and Teacher, Mary Leech
ELA Coordinator, Sue Luft
Elementary School Teacher, Beth Martin
Elementary Instrumental Teacher, Adam Weber
High School Chemistry Teacher, James Williams

The heartwarming ceremony, attended by colleagues and family, concluded with a thoughtful departing message from BOE president Suzie Hahn,

“On behalf of the Board, I would also like to express our appreciation to this year's retirees for all that you have done for our students and for our school community. For so many years, you have provided such an important impact to so many students that have come through these hallways and classrooms. Your careers have been distinguished and your contribution significant. Thank you for your unwavering dedication, your years of service and the legacy you leave behind. We wish you joy, rest and new adventures in this next chapter.”