Our Heroes

Lynn organizes all aspects of the graduation ceremony. She keeps everything and everyone on task. She makes sure every diploma is perfect, the gowns are ready, stoles are pressed and labeled/embroidered, etc. Setting up reserved seating at the DCU for guests, making...

Brooke Lapierrie truly makes the wheels go at Heritage School. She does not complain and consistently provides guidance to every department. She knows the answers to most questions and if she doesn’t know, she will find out. Her organization and attention to detail is...

Mr. Stefan has prepared Jason to be ready for college. What he does in their Senior year to improve student writing skills is beyond measure. In addition, he treats his students with respect and a dignity that will leave a lasting impression for a lifetime. We are so...

Thank you, for all that you’ve done for Jason throughout high school and 4 years of golf. Appreciate all the extra that you always do! You’ve been an incredible mentor and role model.

Many thanks to Mr. Lotter for the many business classes that our son, Jason, took with him. The lessons learned will carry into so many life circumstances and will act as such useful tools for his future. Thank you, for all that you do for our students and for being...

We are so appreciative for Mr. Stowe and his ability to spark a career interest for our son, Jason. His passion for the topic and creativity in the classroom have wakened the same passion to pursue a degree in Psychology. Also, many thanks for all that you did to...

We can't say enough about Mr. Damelio! He has a way about him that makes every student feel that they are special. Our son, Jason, was sure to try to take all of his classes. The lessons learned will certainly prepare Jason for his future. But, more importantly the...

From the first day of school, you have given your students so much love, patience, and support, knowing that your second graders have yet to have a normal school year. Our daughter Stella has had to work hard with her reading this year. She is making strides because...

Mrs Procopio set my son, Christopher Snow, up for success in school in such a fun and positive way. He still has such fond memories 7 years later. Thank you for helping him love school. 

In one word, Ms. Detarando is AMAZING. She truly has a passion for teaching and genuinely cares about each and every one of her students. Even in a classroom of 20+ students she has made my daughter, Ava, feel appreciated. She expects her students to work hard and she...

Mrs Foley set my son, Dylan Snow, up for success in school in such a fun and positive way. He still has such fond memories 7 years later. Thank you so much for helping him love school.

Ms. Detarando is an outstanding educator with a true passion and devotion to teaching each and every student. Anyone lucky enough to have Ms. Detarando knows that expectations are high, but in doing so she brings out the very best in her students and provides...

Mrs. Walker is such a kind and compassionate asset to the special Ed dept. She not only goes above and beyond for the kids, she also constantly has an open line of communication with us parents. My daughter has been making great strides because of Mrs. Walker and I am...

Crissy just makes things happen. Not only does she take care of the administrative needs, she also has students start their day with her and end their day with her. They come in for breaks or just want to say Hi. Crissy IS the Sun ☀️

Mrs. Murray is such a kind and devoted teacher. My daughter, Emma is blessed to have her as a first grade teacher. This is our first year in the district and I was anxious on how the first year would go . My daughter LOVES her teacher. She has a contagious smile and...

I am naming her as a DCRSD HERO for her continued support for my son on a daily basis! She is one of the BIGGEST support systems he has in the school and his biggest fan. She made his transition to middle school smooth and welcoming. There are times I hear from Mrs....

Like the other nurses, she has gone above and beyond during these hard times with covid. I was speaking to another staff member who told me she would even handle the covid situations at home, late at night and during her days off as the pandemic gave no nurse a...

Office Smith is filling in for Officer Megus and should receive a Hero’s welcome.

Mrs. Snow is introducing music to students at a young age and changing their lives! 

I am naming this person as a DCRSD Hero, not because she is my mom, but because of the amazing effort she puts into her work. She helps a little boy in kindergarten because he is special needs, and he has shown amazing improvement with her. She is incredibly kind, and...

DCEF thanks all the school nurses for all their support and hard work during the last few years.