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The Enterprise — Melissa Hale-Spencer

Lisa Peck: As secretary for several high school departments — World Languages and Cultures, English as a Second Language, and Social work — Peck “always smiles,” said Marcia Ranieri who heads World Languages and Cultures. “She’s always there to pick everyone up,” Ranieri went on, describing Peck as compassionate, warm, and dedicated. An administrative assistant for over 10 years and co-president of the Guilderland Office Workers’ Association, Peck is also the assistant coach for the varsity girls’ softball team and volunteers with the school’s Adopt A Family program. Ranieri described Peck as “my cheerleader” and as someone who “listens to students share their tales of woe.” Telling herself not to cry, Ranieri called Peck her friend, praising her “open mind, listening ear, and warm heart.” “She is the glue that holds our departments together,” said Ranieri.