Ben Franklin's hard working staff is composed of Classroom Teachers, Special Area Teachers, and Support Staff. The 50 adults who make up our staff work hard to provide a safe, fun, and educational environment for our students.
The thirty-four teachers at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School have an average of 16 years of teaching experience. All have earned Bachelor's degrees and approximately 77% have attained Master's degrees or above.
Kindergarten Teachers
First Grade
Teachers
Peggy Ann Clancy
Dana Breisinger, Long-term Substitute for Colleen
Smith
Cheryl Wagner
Second Grade Teachers
Linda Baughman
Susan
McCool, Long-term Substitute for Megan DiOrio
Lorean Mulhern
Beverly Onorato
Third Grade Teachers
Charmayne Artnak
Diane Bock
Kathee
Rosenberger
Susan Vandewater
Fourth Grade Teachers
Amy Luzader
Cynthia Paul
Dennis Bucci, Long-term Substitute for Shanon Mahramas
Carl Shipley
Our school offers a variety of programs, which support and enhance the basic curriculum. Many of the special area teachers are shared with other buildings within the district. Some special area teachers cover all five elementary schools depending upon their specialty!
Vocal Music
Katie Johnson (formerly
Neil)
Art
Kent Wallisch
Library
Amy Ivanusic
Physical Education
Donna DeCarlo
David Espinar
Kim Hohman
Enrichment
Lisa Jones
IST
Paul Gamelier
Learning Support
Donna Leonhardt (K-2)
Lynn Kauffman
(Paraprofessional Aide)
Jennifer Gallaher (formerly Shipp) (2-4)
Paula Hurka (Paraprofessional Aide)
Speech
Dee Hart
Reading Specialists
Linda Lloyd
Fran Manion
Instrumental - Strings
Veronica Alstadt
Instrumental - Band
Al Morrison
Developmental
Kathy Jenkins
The support staff, including our phenomenal school secretary, Mrs. Patricia Clancy, assists in the day-to-day operation of the school.
Custodial
James Cloud
Joann Collins
Donna Beam
Instructional Aides
Debbie Kawalkin
Nancy Haley
Pam Lewandowski
Computer Paraprofessional
Sue Coulson
Cafeteria
Joan Bagley
Linda Fleck
Eva Symkowiak
Health Room Aide
Kathy Bower
Noon-Time Aides
Alexis Consolmagno
Carroll Kainaroi
Susan Macurak
Robin Ruzzini
Carol Tamburo