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Westview Superintendent Dr. Randy
Zimmerly for stressing the importance
of building relationships with students, parents and teachers. “We have
a very cohesive relationship between
the administration and staff,” said
Johnston. He went on to say, “We have
an ‘awesome’ administration and staff
that seem to all be on the same page
with great communication and we are
all willing to help each other out.”
As far as retirement is concerned
Johnston said, “My wife, Janet, and I
have been married for nearly thirty-six
years. She plans to retire in December
and our goal is to do some traveling.
We are hopeful to be able to get more
involved in my grandchildren’s lives
either by assisting with the older ones’
activities at East Noble or by helping
babysit the youngest ones on an asneeded basis, since our fourth grandchild is due in late May.”
Mr. Johnston also plans on staying
busy in the community. He is actively
involved in his church as a Eucharistic
Minister, Lector and he is a member
of the Knights of Columbus. Johnston
also serves as president of the board
for the LaGrange County Community
Foundation and he serves as chairperson for the family selection committee
of the Habitat for Humanity.
“I’m not counting the days to the
end of the school year,” said Johnston.
“I still have a job to do and my job isn’t
done until I walk out the door. I came
in strong and I’m going out strong. I
ask God each morning to help me say
the right things, treat people right and
give me the strength to persevere in
any difficult issue that may come my
way. That has definitely made my days
better! I will miss Westview. It’s been
an ‘awesome’ and positive experience.
“I cannot thank Westview for all of
the opportunities they have afforded
me over the past twelve years. The
School Board, administration, staff,
parents are superb! But what I cherish
most and will miss the most will be the
students.”
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