Lorie Heffernan Cristofaro
Mrs. Whitehead was my principal at Erie Elementary School. She also taught me math in 4th grade when we had a large class and she saw a need to teach a group of students. As a 23 year educator, she influenced me with positive experiences so early on. She was a strong female leader when you didn't see many women in those leadership roles. She strove to make all students feel safe at Erie and impressed on them to value learning. I can only hope she knew what wonderful impressions she made on her young pupils. Prayers for your family.