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Wenatchee School District honors a dozen retirees spanning decades of service
Summary
The board held a special presentation recognizing retiring staff across the district, highlighting 30+ and 40+ year careers in teaching, support and district leadership including several long-tenured educators and operational staff.
The board paused its regular business for a special retirees recognition ceremony honoring multiple long-serving staff members across the Wenatchee School District.
Speakers from across the district took turns acknowledging individual retirees and their contributions. Principal Craig Allen introduced Tammy Mahoney, who concluded a 33-year career serving in paraeducator and support roles across district schools. Other retirees recognized included Rhonda Noah (44 years), Susie Shoman (42'43 years of service across multiple states), Heidi Schroeder (early childhood/TK lead, district service since 1996), Kathleen (Newberry office staff), Ron Brown (longtime instructional/technology leader), Mary Simons (English teacher, 32 years), Kim Ground (PE teacher and coach, 32 years) and Meg (business/CTE teacher and local financial-literacy advocate), among others.
Remarks emphasized direct student impact and institutional memory: speakers described retirees' roles mentoring colleagues, building school culture, starting and expanding programs (including technology and online learning), and developing instruction and extracurricular activities. Trustees and building leaders encouraged the retirees to stay connected and wished them well.
Ending: The board recessed the recognition with photos and thanks; staff and trustees reminded the public about end-of-year events including senior walk, graduation and summer meal programs.
