AFTER more than two decades of safely shepherding Assumption College students across Kilmore’s Sutherland Street, crossing supervisor Liz Ryan has finally hung up her stop sign.
Ms Ryan served as a crossing supervisor at the school for 23 years, forging close relationships with staff, students and parents in her time.
“I love the job and I’m really going to miss the kids. They are just fantastic,” she said.
“I’ve seen the majority of them through primary school, then come here, leave school and have children of their own.”
Ms Ryan said she first became a crossing supervisor in Melbourne before moving to Willowmavin with her late husband, who returned to the area to run his family’s farm.
When she heard crossing supervisors were needed in Kilmore, she applied and was given the job.
Ms Ryan said a friendly personality was an essential part of the job.
“I think you need someone who can talk to the kids. I think you definitely have to have the respect of the kids,” she said.
Ms Ryan said she would miss the job but was looking forward to having more relaxation time.
“The only reason I’m going is because my back is killing me. I think after 23 years I’ve earned a break,” she said.
