Collage of retirees posing with others at board reception

The Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Board of Education held a reception for retirees and honored staff receiving tenure during a board meeting on Thursday, June 6.

Staff recognized for receiving tenure were:

  • Amanda Witt, a teaching assistant at the William E. Busacker Complex

  • Isaac Hafelin, a social studies teacher at Pathways Academy

  • Thaddeus Wronka, a social studies teacher for Herkimer BOCES special programs at Central Valley

Retirees who attended and were recognized were:

  • Roberta Matthews, director of special and alternative education

  • Starlene Treusdell, teaching assistant for Herkimer BOCES special programs at Central Valley

  • Dave Wasson, math teacher for technical education

The other 2023-24 retirees are:

  • Debra Feeney, a teacher aide

  • Wayne Weber, a migrant education tutor

  • Vicki Devereese, secretary to the assistant superintendent for instructional services

Congratulations to all of our retirees and tenure recipients!

Amanda Witt:

Amanda Witt with Tim Johnson and D.J. Shepardson

Isaac Hafelin:

Isaac Heflin with Cory Pike and D.J. Shepardson

Thaddeus Wronka:

Thaddus Wronka with others at board meeting

Roberta Matthews:

Roberta Matthews and Tim Johnston

Roberta Matthews and D.J. Shepardson

Roberta Matthews receiving gift from a child

Starlene Treusdell:

Starlene Truesdell and others

Starlene Truesdell and D.J. Shepardson

Dave Wasson:

Dave Wasson, Sheri Perry, Zane Mahar and Holly Fischer

Dave Wasson and D.J. Shepardson