founders day recipients

The PTA Council held the 70th annual Founders Day dinner at the the River Stone Manor in Glenville on Tuesday, Feb. 2.

The following school community supporters were honored by each school's PTA and received a lifetime PTA membership award. The annual “Founders' Day” dinner is an opportunity for the PTAs and PTA Council to honor and celebrate individuals who have made a positive difference in the lives of the children and young people Scotia-Glenville.

The High School Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Cheryl Ferraro provided entertainment.

The recipients this year were:

  • Glendaal Elementary PTA: Heather and Wayne Peterson, parents; Linda Kalasinski, parent; and Lysle Perry, grade 3 teacher
  • Glen-Worden Elementary PTA: Pat Zeman, parent, and Liz Ryan, library media specialist;
  • Lincoln Elementary PTA: Christine Caffrey, speech pathologist, and Sara Park, parent;
  • Sacandaga Elementary PTA: Michelle Budka, parent, and Jennifer Celorio, teacher aide
  • Middle School PTA: Danielle Sawyer, parent, and Brenda Coelho, teacher of students with special needs
  • High School PTSA: Stephani Dimopoulos DiCocco, art teacher; Jane Conroy, GIVE volunteer; and Colleen Stevens, Nordic ski team coach