ACSD staff gathered on Sept. 2 for their annual Opening Day program to kick off the 2026-27 school year. Tenured staff and service milestone recipients were recognized for their dedication, commitment and contributions. New staff members were introduced and given a warm welcome. Congratulations to all!
Tenured Staff:
Sarah Gedraitis, Behavior Specialist, Elementary School
Katie Badura, Guidance Counselor, Elementary School
Sharah Demena, Music Teacher, Elementary School
Margaret Gabalski, Special Education Teacher, Elementary School
Gabrielle Daly, Third Grade Teacher, Elementary School
Alexandra Bradshaw, Special Education Teacher, Elementary School
Marcella Quintana, ESOL Teacher, High School
Evan Steier, Fourth Grade Teacher, Elementary School
Shawn Haseley, Social Studies Teacher, High School
Service Awards:
10 years
Jordan Babcock, Nurse, High School
Peter Gaylard, Buildings Maintenance
Kerri Griffin, Speech Teacher, Middle School
Sheryl LeBaron, Teacher, Elementary School
Margaret Orbaker, Teacher, Elementary School
John Wasnock, Buildings Maintenance
15 years
James O'Mara, Cleaner, Middle School
Christina Snook, Secretary, High School
Matthew Brooks, Social Studies Teacher, High School
Shani Faraci, PACE Teacher, Elementary School
Kamie Feder, Art Teacher, Middle School
Rhonda Grammatico, Teacher Aide, Elementary School
Mark Hryvniak, Physical Education Teacher, High School
Bruce Pritchett, Social Studies Teacher, Middle School
Amber Sidari, Math Teacher, High School
Betsy Wolcott, Teacher Aide, High School
25 years
Shari Berg, Special Education Teacher, Middle School
Lisa Castricone, Math Teacher, Middle School
Melissa Prince, Art Teacher, Elementary School
Kelly Robbins, Teacher, Elementary School
Melanie Uderitz, Teacher, Elementary School
Jennifer Waters, Pre-K Teacher, Elementary School
30 years
Michelle Auricchio, Teacher, Elementary School
Roxanne Bieler, English Teacher, High School
Richard Gannon, Social Studies Teacher, High School
Cathy Hryhorenko, AIS Teacher, Elementary School
Julie Keller, Instructional Coach, Elementary School
Malinda Kenward, Teacher, Elementary School
Suzanne Newton, Math Teacher, High School
Debra Perry, Teacher, Elementary School
Tosha Williams, Secretary, Elementary School
New Staff:
Jennifer Frasier – District Treasurer
Shamar Jakes – HS Cleaner
Laurie Rowcliffe – ES Cleaner
Allison Dichiaro – Earth Science Teacher
Lena Fazzolari – MS/HS Counselor
Brooke Miller – Math Teacher
Ashtyn Gregoire – Math Teacher
Emaleigh Herlan – School Counselor
Lacey Kenward – Long-Term Sub (8th Grade Science)
Timothy Latina – Special Education Teacher
Ian Wagner – Long-Term Sub (7th Grade CSE)
Kylie Ames – Gen. Ed Teacher (Grades 1-6)
Brittany Esslinger – Physical Education Teacher
Ellie Labenne – Long-Term Sub Teacher
Samantha Pawlicki – Special Ed. Teacher (Grades 1-6)
Miranda Smith – Visual Arts Teacher
Ilania Stangler – Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Colleen Usselman – Gen. Ed Teacher (Grades 1-6)
Alicia Bellaus – Teacher Aide
Amber Cartagena – Teacher Aide
Elizabeth Dedee – Teacher Aide
Alissa Harden – Teacher Aide
Cassandra Marriott – Teacher Aide