Windham Pupil Services director moving on

Michelle Warren, The Chronicle, Willimantic, Conn.
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Jan. 6—WILLIMANTIC — After many years in the district, Windham Pupil Services Director Suzanne Krach is leaving for a position in the state technical high school system.

Referring to her as the " office prankster," Windham Superintendent of Schools Tracy Youngberg said in a statement that Krach put fake parking tickets on staff members' cars and gave staff fake winning lottery tickets on their birthdays.

" All kidding aside, I want to formally thank Suzanne for her efforts all these years in the district," she said in her statement, which was read by Windham Assistant Superintendent Neil Weathers during the board of education meeting Wednesday. "Suzanne, please know that we wish you nothing but the best and I know you will take on your new role with the same enthusiasm you have shown for Windham."

The board of education gave Krach a card during her last board of education meeting on Wednesday. At the request of Windham Board of Education Chairwoman Lynne Ide, audience members and board members gave her a standing ovation.

" We can't thank you enough," Ide said.

A celebration will be held for Krach at the central office before she leaves the district on Jan. 12. After working for Windham Public Schools, she will work as the supervisor of pupil services in the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.

"She's been with us for a very long time," Windham Assistant Superintendent Neil Weathers said.

Noting that she was going to try not to cry, Krach said she wanted to thank the board of education for " allowing me the opportunity to serve Windham Public Schools over the years."

"I'll be eternally grateful for this opportunity not only to serve you, the community and the families, but most importantly, the students," she said during the meeting. " All of my memories will definitely be cherished and Neil (Weathers), I enjoyed your birthday very much."

Youngberg said Krach is known for recognizing the birthdays of staff members.

"Suzanne loves a good party," she said in her statement. "She has been known to bring in decorations and stay very late into the evening to decorate someone's entire work area, floor to ceiling, so there is absolutely no question that it is a co- worker's special day."

Youngberg said Krach

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