With the 2025-26 academic year set to begin, several new teachers were recently welcomed to the Hannibal Central School District during summer orientation.

“Orientation is a wonderful opportunity for our new teachers to immerse themselves into the school environment and access the tools and resources to help them grow as educators,” said Assistant Superintendent Meredith Furlong. “The new teachers are paired with mentors to guide them as they navigate the school year. These relationships and resources go a long way toward ensuring a successful first year.”

New teachers include Kathryn Paterson, Taylor Finch, Katherine Battaglia, Kayla Elfers, Rebecca Cieplenski, Jasmyn Trumble, Arielle Parkison, Ginger Caruso, Brandon Whited, Sarah Finerghty, Joseph Reagan, Kendall Meeks, Nathan Drake, Sara Rider, Christopher Romano, Jacob MItts, Patrick Tuttle, Bryar Cummings, Jenna Hood and Esther Barreiro.

“This is an amazing group of educators, and we are thrilled to welcome them into our Warrior family,” Furlong said. “They are determined, focused, and ready to embrace our mission of putting students first.”