This year, Lafayette opens its doors to 20 new staff members. New teachers are assigned a mentor to assist and help in any way that they can.
Veteran science teacher Ginny Colombatto is a mentor to new teacher Kathryn Antonelli.
“My honor as a mentor is to make Kathryn feel welcome, feel like she is an vital integral part of the science staff at LHS and support her new innovations and contributions to the science staff at Lafayette. Kathryn will add insightful ideas and perspective to our teaching staff,” Colombatto said.
As for the new year, Colombatto has advice for the rookies: “Work hard and play hard. Live your passions at work & at home.”
New staff members include:
Kathryn Antonelli – Science
Marcus Christian – In-School Suspension
Jennifer Conner – SSD
Caroline Denson – SSD
Lisa Donavan – Langauge Arts
Nancy Hendricks – Library Aide
Adam Hicks – Physical Education
Scott Holtman – Science
Terisa Koehler – SSD Aide
Brandon Lococo – Hall Monitor
Crystal McDowell – Science
Erin Miller – Art
LuAnn Most – A+ Secretary
Nisha Patel – Associate Principal
Shari Sevier – Counselor
Marianne Stuart – Counselor
Julie Weitzel – Part time World Language
Joe Wier – Science
Christy Wills – College Specialist
Joanna Wokurka – SSD Nurse
