Post by Go Plainedge! on Aug 9, 2007 20:26:06 GMT -5
P'edge Superintendent leaves, with sadness
BY KELLY WALTER
This year the Plainedge School District says goodbye to two key educators. Dr. John Richman, Superintendent of Schools, and Janet Romeo- Lambe, a teacher and advisor, have both retired.
Richman has been in the district for eight years. Since becoming Superintendent, the Plainedge schools have seen many changes from increasing academic performance, to battling budget constraints, and then rebuilding programs lost during austerity.
"I want to thank all of you for the opportunity to be here for the last eight years," Richman told the school board and public at his final board meeting on June 14th, "It's been an incredible journey." Richman was given a standing ovation at this last meeting from both community members and staff.
Looking back on his time spent at Plainedge, Richman said, "We've kind of coined us as the little district that could." He went on to say the district is one of the lowest in terms of spending in the county but managed to perform high academically. It is this that makes Richman proud.
"Seeing the kids be successful is my favorite part of the job," said Richman.
Richman's decision to leave Plainedge for a position at Roslyn School District as a Superintendent was a difficult one he added.
"I'm very sad to leave here because I can't think of a better group of students and staff to work with."
His successor, Christine P'Simer, will continue the good work he has started, he said. He and P'Simer have been working together for the past year in anticipation of his departure. As a result, the transition should be seamless he said.
BY KELLY WALTER
This year the Plainedge School District says goodbye to two key educators. Dr. John Richman, Superintendent of Schools, and Janet Romeo- Lambe, a teacher and advisor, have both retired.
Richman has been in the district for eight years. Since becoming Superintendent, the Plainedge schools have seen many changes from increasing academic performance, to battling budget constraints, and then rebuilding programs lost during austerity.
"I want to thank all of you for the opportunity to be here for the last eight years," Richman told the school board and public at his final board meeting on June 14th, "It's been an incredible journey." Richman was given a standing ovation at this last meeting from both community members and staff.
Looking back on his time spent at Plainedge, Richman said, "We've kind of coined us as the little district that could." He went on to say the district is one of the lowest in terms of spending in the county but managed to perform high academically. It is this that makes Richman proud.
"Seeing the kids be successful is my favorite part of the job," said Richman.
Richman's decision to leave Plainedge for a position at Roslyn School District as a Superintendent was a difficult one he added.
"I'm very sad to leave here because I can't think of a better group of students and staff to work with."
His successor, Christine P'Simer, will continue the good work he has started, he said. He and P'Simer have been working together for the past year in anticipation of his departure. As a result, the transition should be seamless he said.