RH Newsletter Feb 2026 - Flipbook - Page 4
Enhanced Recruiting and Retention at Rush-Henrietta
Rush-Henrietta is proud to showcase its commitment to attracting
and retaining the best employees. These efforts are led by our new
Director of Recruitment and Retention, Christine Cravatta. A New York
state-certified administrator, national board-certified teacher, and R-H
parent with 23 years of experience in education, she brings a deep
understanding of the impact highly skilled staff have on student success.
Since August 2025, R-H has significantly expanded its recruitment
efforts, participating in 16 regional job fairs and hosting two successful
on-campus events – and more are scheduled! By forming strategic
partnerships with agencies and local universities, we increased the
district’s visibility among job-seekers. During the past two years, 38
former student placements were hired into roles ranging from teachers
to support staff. This spring, we are hosting 13 more student teachers in
our schools.
Retention is equally vital to our success. To keep our best talent, R-H
bolstered the “total rewards” package, including increasing the annual
tuition reimbursement benefit from $500 to $5,200 and offering tuition
discounts with partner universities. Combined with initiatives such
as the Rush-Henrietta Leadership Learning Lab (L3) and expanded
building-level instructional leadership teams, we are ensuring that RushHenrietta isn’t just a place to find a job, but a place to build a fulfilling,
lifelong career.
Christine Cravatta, Rush-Henrietta’s new director
of recruitment and retention, is joined by Brian
Sutton, director of Technology Services, and
Principal Greg Lane at a recruiting effort.
Start Today… Retire Here in 50 Years!
What were you doing in 1975?
Joanne Marlowe reported to work in Rush-Henrietta for the first time at Leary
Elementary School that year. President Gerald Ford lived at the White House.
Sitting atop the Billboard music charts was the song “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen
Campbell. The VHS cassette was invented the following year.
Gerald and Glen are gone now, as is the VHS tape, mostly, but not “Marlowe.” That
is what she is called by most people who know her. She reported to work with a
smile this year on the first day of school. The longtime employee worked at Leary
for one year before moving to what is now
called Roth Junior High School – and she never
left our district.
Joanne Marlowe is still smiling
after serving the Rush-Henrietta
community for 50 years.
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These days in the cafeteria, Joanne Marlowe
encounters children and grandchildren of those
who came through Roth all those years ago.
She finds herself in good health and has no
plans to retire. Please join us in acknowledging
this longtime employee as Joanne celebrates
her 50th year working at Rush-Henrietta!
and counting!
