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 1 minute read Writer’s conference this weekend, 2026 Attic Productions season features 8 plays, Gene Marrano January 14, 2026 0 1 minute read Adam Murphy formally launches campaign for 9th District Congressional seat Clark Palmer January 13, 2026 0 1 minute read Roanoke protestors call for ICE to be abolished following death of Renee Good Clark Palmer January 12, 2026 0