Two teachers bid farewell to Amherstburg Public School

Michelle Brandie and Sue D’Aloisio have retired. Both Amherstburg Public School teachers were celebrated by their colleagues.

A pair of teachers have retired from Amherstburg Public School.

Michelle Brandie and Sue D’Aloisio have chosen to end their teaching careers, Brandie after 34 years and D’Aloisio after 30 years.

Brandie spent 23 of her 34 years at Amherstburg Public School, with other stops along the way being Marlborough Public School in Windsor and Sandwich West Public School in LaSalle. 

The students is what she will miss most, Brandie stated.

“I love my kids,” said Brandie. “I’ve taught every grade except Grade 2.”

Now is the time for Brandie to turn her attention to her own adult children and spend time with them. 

Retirement plans also include “lots of hiking,” she said.

D’Aloisio had stints at Oakwood Public School and Malden Central Public School in Amherstburg as well as being on the supply teacher list. 

D’Aloisio said she loved teaching and will miss doing so every day during the school year.

“I’ll miss the fun activities we did with the kids,” said D’Aloisio, citing a recent trip to Adventure Bay water park in Windsor as a recent example.

Travelling and spending time with family are in the plans for D’Aloisio in her retirement. Her first grandchild is expected soon.

“I’m looking forward to that,” said D’Aloisio.

The two were honoured by their colleagues at a retirement party at The Artisan Grill in Amherstburg. 

Two teachers bid farewell to Amherstburg Public School

By Ron Giofu