Recognizing 10+ Years of Service

On May 31, the Board of Education of Sandwich Community Unit School District 430 honored faculty and staff members throughout the district who have served the students, parents and community of Sandwich for at least 10 years.

The SHS Student Council was instrumental in the planning and set-up of the evening’s program and the SHS jazz band provided the entertainment for the evening.

School Board President Steve Skorup presented service awards on behalf of the district. Skorup said. "As a representative of the Board of Education, a parent, and a fellow teacher I want to commend the fine members of the staff of Sandwich CUSD 430 who have committed 10 to 40 years of their lives to our students. For that, we want you to know how much the Board of Education as well as the Sandwich community truly appreciates your service and dedication."

Superintendent of Schools Rick Schmitt said, "This being our 12th annual staff recognition program to recognize and show appreciation for the many years of dedicated service the staff has provided to our students. the school district, and the Sandwich community, tonight, we are honoring 42 of our employees who collectively have accumulated over 650 years of service toward teaching and learning." Schmitt went on to say, "Tonight, we celebrate the professional service our teaching assistants, custodians, secretaries, transportation staff, classroom teachers. coaches, sponsors. administrators and central office staff provides to our learning community and we honor you not only for your positive service, but also for the many contributions you have made to improve the programs and services delivered to our students."

During the program, the following staff members were presented service awards:

10 Years - 2001
Kris Anderson - SMS Math
Nina Brignon - SMS Science
Colleen BryI - SMS Teaching Assistant
Becky Cantrell - Transportation
Kris Cassie - SHS Physical Education
Shane Connell - SHS Art
Katherine Crimmins - SHS English
Barb Dupasquier - LGH Teaching Assistant
Roseann Elliott - Transportation
Kari Frantzen - SHS Social Worker
Jacquie Futrell - HED Fourth Grade
Tim Gipe - SMS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Carol Gowdy - SMS Teaching Assistant
Judith Hachmeister - Elementary Social Worker
Jerilyn Johnson - SMS Language Arts
Karla Johnson - SHS English
Diane Karpus - PV Kindergarten
Erin KoIb - SHS Custodian
Amy Kummer - SMS Science
Janet Massey - Speech Pathologist
Kamee McCleskey - HED Teaching Assistant
Kathleen Tirevold - Transportation
Elizabeth Trost - SMS Guidance Counselor
Juley Warner - LGH First Grade

15 Years - 1996
Derek Avery - SHS Math
Mary Jankowski - SMS Teaching Assistant
Donna Ricci - Speech Practitioner

20 Years - 1991
Michelle Badal - PV Third Grade
Marta Dunne - Bilingual Education
Peg Hill - LGH Secretary
Karen Joyce - SMS Home Economics
Cara Killey - Payroll Clerk
Doris May - Transportation

25 Years - 1986
Beth Butler - SMS Librarian
Steve Kurtz - WWW Custodian
Luann Lamz - SMS Home Economics/Music

35 Years - 1976
Pat Hallaron - HED Secretary

40 Years - 1971
John Hallaron - HED Custodian

Retiring
Ellen Hessenberger - 33 years - SMS Science
Bryan LaVell – 28 years - SHS Science
Judy Petersen – 3 years - SHS Home Ec.
Charlotte Tyrrell– 34 years - SHS Business