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When classes end later this month, the Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School community will be saying good-bye to two mathematics teachers with a combined teaching experience of 43 years in the district.
Cheryl Ortlieb started her teaching career in 1970 at Southern Cayuga Central School and taught mathematics at Annunciation Catholic School in Ilion, Holland Patent Central School and Little Falls before she began teaching at Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School in September 1984. Besides teaching mathematics to students in grades 7-12, Ortlieb was O-E Teachers’ Association president for 21 years, has been a class advisor and she plays clarinet in the faculty band.
After she leaves O-E, Ortlieb will continue working for BOCES in the GED program and the migrant education program. She also plans on spending time with her grandchildren, may substitute teach and will travel with her husband in the couple’s motor home.
“I’ll be busy, but it’s going to be very different waking up and not coming to school. I’ll miss the staff and most of the students,” she said.
“Cheryl Ortlieb is an exemplary role model for both teachers and students,” said social studies teacher Patricia Stock. “Always a strong supporter of her ‘O-E family,’ you would always find her at music events, graduations or playing with the faculty band. She’s a very good friend and I’ll miss her dearly, but I’m sure she will enjoy spending time with her grandchildren.”
Charon began teaching at Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School in 1972. Before joining the O-E faculty in September 1991, Charon worked for the New York State Division for Youth, stayed home to raise a family, worked part-time for the U.S. Postal Service, was a substitute teacher and was a member of the O-E school board for several years. She has taught remedial math and math classes for students from grades 7-12 at O-E. Her school-related activities include class advisor, ski club, garden club, PTA, C.A.R.E. group and Team Quest, a program for middle school students.
In retirement, Charon will work part-time for Gray’s Garden and Greenhouse, and spend more time on outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking.
“I’m definitely going to miss helping my students learn mathematics. I’ve always felt my job was to find different and innovative ways to help students understand math. I’m thankful for the support of the school board, administration and my fellow teachers,” she said.
“I can honestly say that Mary Ann Charon is the most dedicated teacher I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Everything she does is for the benefit of students. She has been actively involved in activities throughout her years at O-E that have enriched the lives of not only her students, but all the students in the district. She is awesome and will be greatly missed,” said elementary school teacher Marianne Dillenbeck.
“Both Mrs. Ortlieb and Mrs. Charon have been dedicated teachers who have worked very hard to provide the very best educational opportunities for our students. We appreciate their efforts and wish them well in retirement. They will be sorely missed,” said Superintendent of Schools Dan Russom.
When classes end later this month, the Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School community will be saying good-bye to two mathematics teachers with a combined teaching experience of 43 years in the district.
Cheryl Ortlieb started her teaching career in 1970 at Southern Cayuga Central School and taught mathematics at Annunciation Catholic School in Ilion, Holland Patent Central School and Little Falls before she began teaching at Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School in September 1984. Besides teaching mathematics to students in grades 7-12, Ortlieb was O-E Teachers’ Association president for 21 years, has been a class advisor and she plays clarinet in the faculty band.
After she leaves O-E, Ortlieb will continue working for BOCES in the GED program and the migrant education program. She also plans on spending time with her grandchildren, may substitute teach and will travel with her husband in the couple’s motor home.
“I’ll be busy, but it’s going to be very different waking up and not coming to school. I’ll miss the staff and most of the students,” she said.
“Cheryl Ortlieb is an exemplary role model for both teachers and students,” said social studies teacher Patricia Stock. “Always a strong supporter of her ‘O-E family,’ you would always find her at music events, graduations or playing with the faculty band. She’s a very good friend and I’ll miss her dearly, but I’m sure she will enjoy spending time with her grandchildren.”
Charon began teaching at Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School in 1972. Before joining the O-E faculty in September 1991, Charon worked for the New York State Division for Youth, stayed home to raise a family, worked part-time for the U.S. Postal Service, was a substitute teacher and was a member of the O-E school board for several years. She has taught remedial math and math classes for students from grades 7-12 at O-E. Her school-related activities include class advisor, ski club, garden club, PTA, C.A.R.E. group and Team Quest, a program for middle school students.
In retirement, Charon will work part-time for Gray’s Garden and Greenhouse, and spend more time on outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking.
“I’m definitely going to miss helping my students learn mathematics. I’ve always felt my job was to find different and innovative ways to help students understand math. I’m thankful for the support of the school board, administration and my fellow teachers,” she said.
“I can honestly say that Mary Ann Charon is the most dedicated teacher I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Everything she does is for the benefit of students. She has been actively involved in activities throughout her years at O-E that have enriched the lives of not only her students, but all the students in the district. She is awesome and will be greatly missed,” said elementary school teacher Marianne Dillenbeck.
“Both Mrs. Ortlieb and Mrs. Charon have been dedicated teachers who have worked very hard to provide the very best educational opportunities for our students. We appreciate their efforts and wish them well in retirement. They will be sorely missed,” said Superintendent of Schools Dan Russom.
