Four County Career Center held their annual Retirement Reception and Employee Service Awards honoring staff members for years of service to the school district.
Words of appreciation were given by Superintendent Jeffrey Slattery and plaques were presented to staff members who retired from the Career Center during the past school year. Shown above is retiree Tony McCord, Career Technical and Attendance Supervisor (39 years) (LEFT) with Superintendent Slattery (RIGHT). Retiree Tim Meister, former Superintendent (10-1/2 years) was absent from the photo.
Those recognized for years of service include:
Five years - Steven Grimes, In-School Studies Monitor; Tracy Harding, Automotive Technologies Instructor; Holli Horn, Guidance Counselor; Kristine Manning, Edgerton Satellite Instructor; Tim Myers, Math Instructor; Carrie Nofziger, VOSE; Jenny Rodeheaver, Custodian; and Drew Steyer, Science Instructor.
Ten years - Elizabeth Behnfeldt, I.T. Help Desk Technician; Matthew Bogert, Building & Grounds Supervisor; Shawne Bonney, Guidance Counselor; Tim Bowers, Career Technical Supervisor; Kim Cordes, Career Assessment Specialist; Rachel Fry, Math Instructor; Lisa Hall, Interior Design Instructor; Toby Kennerk, Automotive Technologies Instructor; Kimberly Kinsman, Career Based Intervention Instructor; Kevin Thomas, Law Enforcement & Security Tactics Instructor; and Chris Zacharias, Welding Fabrication Instructor.
Fifteen years - Donna Badenhop, Health Careers Instructor; Amy Drewes, Receptionist; Bryan Etzler, Ag Educator at Tinora Satellite; Melanie Fox, Job Coach; Lauren Helberg, Math Instructor; Stacy Kupfersmith, Educational Aide; Linda Mahnke, School Nurse; Lori Meienburg, Guidance Counselor; Heather Myers, Intervention Specialist; Kristan Norden, Job Training Coordinator; Krista Whetro, Cosmetology Instructor; and Matthew Zwyer, English Instructor.
Twenty years - Dan Frederick, Public Safety Coordinator.
Twenty-five years - Linda Flesher, Head Cook; and Robert Williams, System Administrator.
Thirty years - Matthew Geiger, I.T. Academy - Computer Programming & Game Design Instructor.
Thirty-five years - Richard Hupe, Director of Operations; Jennifer Maassel, Administrative Assistant; and Marijene Tomlinson, Job Placement Secretary.