Welcome Farmin Stidwell families to the 2024-25 school year! I am looking forward to a year of growth, community-building, and commitment to meeting each student where they are at. Our numbers are booming and we have nearly 500 students enrolled.

   I would like to welcome our newest faculty and staff to Farmin Stidwell -- I know that our new additions will join our team to build relationships with students while providing excellent learning experiences for all. I am especially excited to now be the official home of the LPOSD Early Childhood program (developmental preschool) and a third Life Skills classroom! 

Please join me in welcoming new team members: 

• Michelle Bradley (Office Assistant)

• Kristin Storebo (Life Skills teacher)

• Sara Smith (Early Childhood teacher)

• Taylor Johnson (Occupational Therapist)

• Christy Eddy (Title I long term sub)

• Gina Sanders (Early Childhood parapro)

• Jennifer Karlberg (Early Childhood parapro)

• Lynette Armstrong (Title I parapro)

• Michelle Johnson (SEC parapro)

• Jessie Mire (SEC parapro)

• Mariia Gerasymenko (SEC parapro)

• Erine Macias (Child Nutrition Assistant Manager)

• Tara Miller (lunch/recess aide)

• Jenny Baker (lunch/recess aide)

• Chandler Molenda (lunch/recess aide)

• Sarah Gore (crossing guard)

Also, the following staff members have moved into new positions or roles: 

• Erin Bristol (SEC teacher)

• Kristen Buckmiller (5th grade teacher)

• Hollie Hurst (2nd Grade teacher)

• Casey Fry (long term sub, Currie)

• Jenna Buzza (Life Skills parapro) 

• Julie Martin (SEC parapro and after school program)

• Erin Tonnemacher (SEC parapro)

• MaKenna Bushell (Life Skills parapro)

• Phillis Lemar (Kitchen Manager)

   We will continue to be a one-entry point school. Anyone entering the school building will need to press the buzzer and wait to be granted building access from our office team. Please plan to bring identification if volunteering or going into your child’s classroom on your first visit (scanned and saved in the system once per school year). 

With gratitude,
Dr. Betsy Dalessio, Principal

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