
New Spartans - June 2024

Welcome new Spartans! π
Please join us in welcoming our new Spartans, who were hired, started working in the past few months or will start this month and congratulating those who have moved to new roles this school year! If you see these folks out and about throughout the district, be sure to say "hello" and let them know we are glad they're here.
Florence Brasser Elementary School
Dr. Adam Foley, Interim Assistant Principal
Adam will be stepping in as interim assistant principal at Brasser this June! He is a music teacher at Neil Armstrong Elementary School and has recently been assisting with administrative duties there.
Vanessa Miceli, Attendance Aide
Vanessa has three dogs and loves to swim and go to concerts. She is a Gates Chili alumna and is excited to be back!
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Kasandra Cappon, Community School Site Coordinator
Kasandra will work to build connections within the community to better serve our students. Her role can range from finding housing, food, clothes, and more for families in need.
Walt Disney Elementary School
Erin Ugine, Principal
Erin moves into her new role as principal of Walt Disney this month! She was most recently the assistant principal at Florence Brasser Elementary School and has worked in the district for 25 years in various roles.
Gates Chili Middle School
Dr. Dan Zdanowski, Principal
Later this month, Dan begins his new role as principal of GCMS. He was previously the principal at Walt Disney Elementary School and has been in Gates Chili since 2022.
John Falletti, Custodian
John has lived in the Town of Gates since 1977. He is excited to serve the community at Gates Chili.
Rachael Mannillo, Food Service Helper
Rachael has three children that keep her going nonstop. She is hardworking and takes pride in her work.
Gates Chili High School
Patrice Nisbeth, Building Substitute
Patrice has a background in education and crisis intervention. She was previously a high school teacher in the RCSD. She enjoys reading and learning about flower essence healing.
Gates Chili Transportation and Facilities Center
Carmen Cruz, Bus Attendant
Carmen has lived in the Rochester area for 70 years. She previously worked with the Monroe County Sheriffβs Office and loves working with people.
Districtwide Spartans
Anne Barone, Clerk II
Anne is excited to be back at Gates Chili after a short adventure away working for Monroe County. She has learned a lot that she is hoping to bring back with her to GC.
Fathia Abdoch, LPN
Fathia will float throughout the district. She was born in Ethiopia but came to the United States as a baby. She has three sons and previously worked as an LPN for West Irondequoit CSD.
Roger Thaine, Supervisor of Technology Services
Roger has been promoted from Senior Network Technician to Supervisor of Technology Services. He is excited to take on a new role and continue the expansion of technology.
Gates Chili is a proud three-time Rochester Top Workplace!
Gates Chili Central School District
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The Gates Chili Central School District is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community. The district celebrates and embraces differences and strives to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms.