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Santa Ynez board honors retiring teachers and staff
Summary
The board recognized multiple retirees, including math teacher Tad Bixler (23 years), English teacher Melanie Dickey (29 years), Spanish teacher Rosa Estrellas and staff members Liz Brumfield and Miranda Burford, with colleagues sharing tributes and memories of their service.
Trustees and colleagues used the meeting to honor a group of retiring employees across departments. A math teacher, Tad Bixler, was praised for 23 years of service, quick grading and dedication to tutoring; English teacher Melanie Dickey received heartfelt remarks from a former student and colleague who described Dickey's patience, wit and influence in honors English courses for decades.
Staff and students similarly recognized Rosa Estrellas for her multicultural Spanish instruction and community-building projects, and paid tribute to Liz Brumfield and Miranda Burford for long service in student services and nursing. Colleagues recounted details of mentorship, community projects, program leadership during COVID‑19 and classroom impact. Honorees expressed appreciation; Miranda Burford thanked staff and noted the team effort that helped meet pandemic challenges.
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