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Board honors Randy Cohen and paraeducator Tiffany Epperly at year-end meeting
Summary
Trustees read resolutions and parents and colleagues offered tributes to retiring special-education director Randy Cohen and paraeducator Tiffany Epperly, citing long service and student advocacy.
The Loma Prieta board held recognition ceremonies for two long-serving employees: Randy Cohen, the district's special-education director who is retiring after more than 15 years with the district, and Tiffany Epperly, a paraeducator being honored for 20 years of service.
Trustees read formal resolutions expressing appreciation. The text read into the record said, in part, "Whereas Randy Cohen has provided 15 years of dedicated service to the children and parents of Loma Prieta... the governing board... resolves its deepest appreciation and most sincere gratitude for the dedication and loyalty of Randy Cohen." A parent who spoke about Randy described how he "helped [my son] learn to advocate for himself" and said Cohen made the child "feel seen." The comment emphasized Cohen's role in keeping students engaged and supported.
Colleagues praised Tiffany Epperly for steady classroom support and continuity, noting she worked with groups who moved from second grade through eighth grade together. The board read a resolution that recognized Epperly's 20 years of service and described her as an "outstanding member of the classified team who championed a supportive environment for all students."
Both recognitions were ceremonial; no board action was required beyond the presentation of resolutions. Trustees and community members encouraged the retirees to enjoy their next steps and noted the district will adjust staffing to cover departing duties.
