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 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026