![]() “It’s not enough just to have a College and Career Center. “We are extremely lucky to have Rob on our team,” said Byron-Bergen High School Principal Pat McGee. "Each of these students is valuable and I hope that I can help them leave high school ready to fulfill their goals.” “This award highlights the transition of students from high school to college, but every year I help students transition to four-year colleges, two-year colleges, military careers, and many students enter directly into the workforce," Kaercher said. "I hope that we continue to see more rural schools, and schools in general, see the importance of developing a College and Career Center to enhance the school counseling department.”Īnother difference between Byron-Bergen and larger districts is the variety of career paths students are interested in. "Byron-Bergen is somewhat unique in that my colleagues in the Counseling Department can focus on the social and emotional development of our students and I can focus on helping with the transition out of high school. This position is much more prevalent at private schools, public charter schools, and in some suburban and urban schools that have created a college-going culture. ![]() When asked why Byron-Bergen stood out in the nationwide competition, Kaercher said, “It’s visionary for a small, rural school to have a College and Career counselor. "I have college and career assessment tools to help with this, but talking to the individual students, reflecting on what brings their interests and what they enjoy in their classes, is the best way. “I try to help them find a career path that matches their interests,” he said. Kaercher’s position has many aspects from exposing students to a variety of job experiences to helping them complete their college applications. This national award “honors individuals and programs that exemplify excellence and dedication to serving the needs of students in the transition from high school to college." 28, Byron-Bergen College and Career counselor Rob Kaercher accepted the Rising Star Award from the National Association for College Admissions Counselors at their annual conference in Louisville, Ky. Photo: Rob Kaercher at the National Association for College Admissions Counselors at their annual conference in Louisville, Ky. She received and Educational Leadership Certificate from the University of Rochester and the National Principals Academy Fellowship from Relay Graduate School of Education. Loftus holds a master’s degree in Reading and Literacy and a Bachelor of Science in Childhood and Special Education from SUNY Geneseo. I can’t wait to work with all the amazing staff and students that I’ve heard so much about!” “After spending the past 15 years in elementary education, I am thrilled to continue my leadership career at the Byron-Bergen Elementary School. “I am extremely excited to join a small-town school with a supportive and close-knit community,” said Loftus. Prior to the Renaissance Academy, she served as an Elementary School Classroom Teacher for more than a decade in the Warsaw Central School District. Loftus comes to Byron-Bergen from the Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts where she began as a Math Specialist/Coach in 2018 and worked her way up to Building Principal. ![]() Our team is excited to welcome her to the District." “Her collaborative approach, along with her emphasis on putting our students and staff first, were key factors in her being hired for this important role. ![]() “Kristin Loftus is an outstanding educator who is the best fit to lead Byron-Bergen Elementary School,” said Superintendent Pat McGee. Loftus will fill the position left by Interim Principal Carol Stehm effective January 3, 2023. The Byron-Bergen Central School District is pleased to announce that the Board of Education approved the nomination of Kristin Loftus as Elementary School Principal at the November 17th meeting.
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