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Council proclaims March as Women’s History Month and honors former superintendent
Summary
Mayor Betsy Smigel Anderson presented a Women’s History Month proclamation and honored former Piedmont School District superintendent Gail Alkema, who reflected on 16 years of service and 60 years connected to Piedmont schools.
Mayor Betsy Smigel Anderson read a proclamation recognizing March 2025 as Women’s History Month in Piedmont and invited former superintendent Gail Alkema to accept the recognition on behalf of women educators.
Alkema, who served as superintendent for 16 years and described 60 years of affiliation with Piedmont schools, thanked the council and spoke about memories from her teaching career and the collaborations between the school district and the city. "It has been an absolute joy," Alkema said, recalling student-teaching and a long career in education.
Council members thanked Alkema and praised the continuing recognition of women's contributions to education.
