Retiring teacher honored at Gillispie ice cream social

By Staff

June 22, 2012

6:16 AM

After more than 30 years in education (with 15 of them at The Gillispie School), retiring kindergarten teacher Suzie Pirtle was honored at a family ice cream social last week.

Parent Jane Petroski, left, presents Suzie Pirtle with an inspirational book.

Students Douglas Armstrong, Maddie Ishayik and Alex Delatorre present Suzie Pirtle with a scrapbook filled with notes and photos from former and current students and families. Photos by Annette Bradbury

Parents Don Carlson and Karen Stone help serve ice cream.

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