After 27 years of service, STEM teacher Andy Losik is retiring from Hamilton Community Schools. His final day in the district is December 20, marking the end of a fantastic career at HCS that began in 1997 at Bentheim Elementary.
Reflecting on his time at HCS, Losik shared proud moments, including his role in creating innovative programs. “Back in 1999, the administration asked me to help create a new elementary technology special called InfoTech,” Losik said. “It was a blast to take that from nothing and become one of the first districts to have wifi and laptops for elementary students, combined with literacy in the library.”
In 2014, InfoTech evolved into the district’s STEM program, which Losik helped develop and lead. “It’s been incredible to build the STEM class into something I’ve always strived to make world-class. I wanted our kids to have the best program anywhere in the world,” he said.
Losik credits the district’s support for his ability to innovate. “Hamilton is a great place where I knew I had earned trust and freedom to create.
"That’s a rare thing these days,” he said. “I’ve always appreciated that trust.” Though there’s never a perfect time to retire, Losik looks forward to new opportunities, including trips to France with his mother and Spain with his wife. “I’m excited for what’s next, but I’ll deeply miss the kids and the wonderful adults I’ve worked with at Blue Star and Bentheim.”
