Condolence From: Karen Carriera
Condolence: How well I remember beautiful Barbara from both my Hicks parent days, and my Hicks teaching days. Where did the time go? Barbara was an inspiration to everyone with her engaging and innovative teaching. How fortunate the teachers who worked with her as she moved into administration. I still treasure the holiday photo ornament she orchestrated when my daughter was in Barbara's third grade classroom. This year when it goes on the tree will be a bittersweet moment......we are grateful to have known her as a teacher and as an inspiring colleague.
Wednesday August 03, 2016
Condolence From: Irene Raiche, school nurse
Condolence: Barbara and I worked together at Parker School She was a great teacher as well as a sensitive, caring person. I am unable to attend her service. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Monday August 01, 2016
Condolence From: Karen Carriera
Condolence: How well I remember beautiful Barbara from both my Hicks parent days, and my Hicks teaching days. Where did the time go? Barbara was an inspiration to everyone with her engaging and innovative teaching. How fortunate the teachers who worked with her as she moved into administration. I still treasure the holiday photo ornament she orchestrated when my daughter was in Barbara's third grade classroom. This year when it goes on the tree will be a bittersweet moment......we are grateful to have known her as a teacher and as an inspiring colleague.
Friday July 29, 2016
Condolence From: Karen Carriera
Condolence: How well I remember beautiful Barbara from both my Hicks parent days, and my Hicks teaching days. Where did the time go? Barbara was an inspiration to everyone with her engaging and innovative teaching. How fortunate the teachers who worked with her as she moved into administration. I still treasure the holiday photo ornament she orchestrated when my daughter was in Barbara's third grade classroom. This year when it goes on the tree will be a bittersweet moment......we are grateful to have known her as a teacher and as an inspiring colleague.
Friday July 29, 2016
Condolence From: Enia Noonan
Condolence: Barbara always made you feel that you were the most important person in the world when she spoke with you. She would lean in, look you in the eye and her whole demeanor conveyed warmth and concern. She was a true inspiration. I'm a better educator for having worked with her.
Monday July 25, 2016
Condolence From: Robert Buckley
Condolence: I am quite sadden at Barbara’s passing. My condolences to your family. Barbara was a superb person and educator. For a newly arrived principal in Westport, she was a fantastic, supportive, and guiding colleague and was always a joy to be with. In her work as a principal, she consistently first thought of and talked of the needs of the children and community of Long Lots as we discussed the myriad issues which would arise in our work as Westport administrators, and she approached her daily interactions with everyone with warmth, focus, reflection, and a terrific sense of humor. It was an honor to have known and worked with her.
Monday July 25, 2016
Condolence From: The Hennesseys
Condolence: We knew Barbara via her (too infrequent!) visits to our Niantic home. She was truly elegant, a gifted conversationalist, and a privilege to know -- even if only casually.
We especially enjoyed hearing her chat about foreign travels with our dear friend, Ted, and all of us who came within the beachfront circle of acquaintances felt honored to have her among that group. She elevated the discourse from "boisterously bland" to "sincerely substantive" and we truly wish we had gotten to see her more often. She has become the number one topic of fond remembrances since receiving the tragic news of her passing.
The Hennesseys of Niantic
Saturday July 23, 2016
Condolence From: Sheila Flinn
Condolence: Barbara was a true professional in every way! She taught us parents who loyally served on her PTA, that it wasn't just about your child; it was about every child! I will always remember her smiling face and reassuring words when things didn't go as planned for one of my kids! She was one of the best Principals EVER! Rest in peace Barbara..you will be missed.
Friday July 22, 2016
Condolence From: Sharon Silver
Condolence: Mrs. Lasher was an inspiration to my children as a principal and it was an honor to work with her at the Westport School district.
Friday July 22, 2016
Condolence From: Barbara Fischetti
Condolence: Barbara was the consummate leader. I had the good fortune to work with her at school. She will be sorely missed. Condolences to her family!
Wednesday July 20, 2016
