Ms. Lyles Retires After 35 years with PGCPS

Bianca Alvarado, Staff Writer

After working for 35 years in PGCPS and spending 24 years of those years at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Ms. Sandra Lyles retired on May 1st.

Ms. Lyles started working for PGCPS in 1983. She worked as a social studies teacher for 5 years before coming to ERHS and working as an administrator.

Ms.Lyles said she feels “wonderful and grateful about being able to retire and plans to enjoy time with family and friends.”

Administrator, Ms. Arnita Dew, said she would miss her friend and colleague. Ms. Dew said “ my favorite thing about her is her positive attitude and calming spirit ; She keeps me straight… the rewarded aspects of working with her would be our ability to work together as a team to complete a given task.”

Although Ms. Lyles is leaving, she said she is going to miss her colleagues and students and that she is “ grateful to be able to retire and she is thrilled to continue her life beyond her career.”