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Ocean City board honors retiring teachers and staff
Summary
Board members honored multiple district retirees — including long‑time teachers and support staff — recognizing decades of service and contributions to classroom programs, athletics and extracurriculars.
The Ocean City Board of Education opened its meeting by recognizing several retirees for long service to the district. Board leaders and school administrators praised honorees for their dedication, classroom innovations and extracurricular contributions.
Mr. Chris Nan was celebrated for 31 years in education (21 with Ocean City), including classroom programs such as a 100‑book challenge, club work and a 2011 Teacher of the Year award. Sonia Parker was recognized for 31 years in education (25 with Ocean City), noted for contributions as an eighth‑grade language‑arts teacher, mentor and longtime coach. Rob La Mer was honored for more than 20 years supporting district technology, including work to open the high school and to stand up the district esports program. Wendy (listed as Wendy McN in the transcript) and Gerilyn (Gerilyn Williscroft) were also recognized for long careers shaping students’ academic and extracurricular experiences.
Board president Kevin Barnes and other speakers emphasized gratitude for the retirees’ commitment to students and the community. The board closed the recognitions with thanks and best wishes to honorees entering retirement.
