'Life Of The Party': Longtime Special Ed Teacher In Capital District Dies At Age 68
A longtime educator in the Capital District is being remembered for her ability to connect with her students.
Joan Murray, of Albany, died Monday, Aug. 1, at the age of 68 following a “courageous battle” with pancreatic cancer, according to her obituary.
Born in Albany on Aug. 25, 1953, to John and Loretta, Murray graduated from Marylrose Academy in 1971 and D’Youville College in Buffalo in 1975, her obituary said. She earned her master’s degree from the College of St. Rose.
“Joan was always active - the life of the party,” her memorial said. “She welcomed everyone into her home and had …
Beloved Longtime High School Teacher From Irvington Dies At Age 69
A Westchester County woman who spent more than 30 years working as a special education teacher at a high school has died at age 69.
Mary Jacinta Saffran died unexpectedly at her home in Irvington on Saturday, May 14, according to her obituary.
"She was an outstanding and beloved special education teacher at Lincoln High School in Yonkers, NY for 36 years," her obituary reads. "A vivacious lover of life, her passions were traveling, cooking, entertaining, and helping anyone in need."
Saffran also had a love of running, and she ran the New York City Marathon four times, her obituary reads.&n…
This School District Is Tops In Massachusetts In Brand-New National Rankings
It’s no secret that Massachusetts is home to some of the nation’s finest public school districts.
But which top the list?
A school district in Middlesex County overwhelmingly earned top marks in the commonwealth, according to a newly released ranking.
Each year, Niche issues its rankings of the top districts across the US, factoring in reviews from parents, students, and data from the US Department of Education.
According to Niche, ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and other data…
