Teacher, assistant principal – and bus driver – retires after 43 years Gene Marrano June 7, 2016 1 minute read Every school year veteran teachers and staff members retire, often after long careers. At Roanoke Catholic Jane Cooper says goodbye after wearing some assorted hats as WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: Share: Post navigation Previous: A happening summer in Vinton; several projects designed to bring more people inNext: Celebrate Great Outdoors Month Related Stories The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026