Several new teachers have been hired for the 2000-01 school year because of increased enrollment. All teachers presently at Monroe Elementary will return with the exception of Mrs. Wathel, who retired and Mrs. Raszka, who is transferring to Middletown.  The new teachers are as follows: First Grade-Jennifer Dalton, Second Grade-Bethlea Pieratt, Third Grade-Susan Conrad, Fourth Grade-Robin Rogers, Fifth Grade-David White, Sixth Grade-Patti Keith, Nancy Lintzenich, Darlene Richey, and Rhonda Williams.