School district says goodbye to seven centuries of teaching experience

Twenty-one Levy County teachers were notified two weeks ago that their services would no longer be needed after this school year because the school district can no longer afford to pay them. The veteran educators boast a combined total of approximately 700 years of teaching experience.

A sample look at teachers the district chose to dismiss

Lisa Posteraro has 33 years of teaching experience, with approximately 30 years in Levy County.

Posteraro teaches the gifted program for third- through fifth-graders at Williston Elementary School. She is the Safety Patrol advisor and handles the public relations and the school newsletter.

Some certifications, training and other specializations include Early Childhood, Elementary Ed, gifted endorsement, reading endorsement, English 6-12 grades, taught yearbook, working on ESOL endorsement. Certified Montessori ages 3-6. Computer lab manager, and curriculum resource teacher.

Pat Knecht has 33 years of teaching experience, with 28 years in Levy County.

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