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  • Carol Buschman

Member Spotlight

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Carol Buschman

Sub School 12 Administrative Assistant
Robinson Secondary School

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Retired
Class of 2024

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Schools Served At
Luther Jackson Middle School
West Springfield High School
Robinson Secondary School

Career Stats

40

Years with FCPS

35

Years at Robinson

21

Number of Bosses
During Her FCPS Career

9

Graduating Classes
She’s Seen Through Robinson

“I love working with students and establishing relationships with them. I will truly miss that.”

Carol and her family

It's All in the Family

Both her sons attended Robinson.

As an FCPS parent, Carol volunteered in the clinic, helped with PE screenings, and served as president of Robinson’s Athletics Boosters Club for 2 years.

One of her sons is an FCPS employee, too. He teaches English at Edison High School.

Carol holding 'We Love Carol Buschman' t-shirt

Career Highlights

  • Being honored by the Class of 2012 with her very own “Carol” t-shirt, which they all wore on Administrative Professionals Day
  • Being recognized by the boys’ soccer team with a moving tribute and flowers during their last game
  • FCPS Excellence Award nomination
  • Two Robinson People’s Choice Award nominations
  • Being invited to speak at two senior class baccalaureate ceremonies
  • Being asked to write the end of the year letter to the class of 2012 for the school newspaper

What's Next?

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Hitting the tennis court more often

a pair of running shoes

Enjoying plenty of early morning walks

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Making memories with
her kids and grandkids

Advice to the Pre-Retired

Work hard, enjoy the students, try to be a positive influence, and USE YOUR LEAVE.