Social Worker Featured in Times-Union

One of Guilderland High School’s talented staff members, Kathy Catlin, social worker, was featured in the “My Other Life” profile in the March 16th Times-Union business section. Kathy’s passion outside work is creating beautiful pottery at a studio in her home in Gallupville. Congratulations, Kathy, for your artistic endeavors.

FMS Student Wins at National Science Competition

Congratulations to FMS student Kayla Thorton, grade 8, who received $300 for second place at the National Science Competition at Rochester Institute of Technology. Students from as far away as California participated. Kayla received high praise from judges as well as spectators. Kayla’s project was on “Shampoo with formaldehyde and/or sodium laurel sulfate and its effect on hair”. This was her year-long science research project for science teacher Jenn Ford. Special thanks to teaching assistant Kathy Strollo for her many hours of help with Kayla.

Guilderland Staff Participate in CASDA Conference

Each year the Greater Capital Region Teacher Center holds a Potential Administrators’ Conference. This year three Guilderland staff members have active roles at this conference. Jim Dillon, Lynnwood Elementary School principal, will be the keynote presenter. Last year he was selected as CASDA’s elementary principal of the year. Administrative intern and Spanish teacher Raegan Figueroa, will serve as a candidate at a mock interview session. Nancy Andress, member of the Principals’ Center Board, will give a workshop on communication as a leadership skill.

Athletic Director Chosen to Lead State Organization

Congratulations to Wayne Bertrand, Director, Health/Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics, who has been elected to serve as President of the New York State Athletic Administrators Association. This is a one year term.