SANDWICH On May 24, the Sandwich Board of Education honored faculty and staff members throughout the district who have served the students, parents and community of Sandwich for at least 10 years.

The SHS student council was instrumental in the planning and set-up of the program and the SHS jazz band provided entertainment.

Superintendent Rick Schmitt welcomed those in attendance and said, This is a perfect time to recognize and show appreciation for the many years of dedicated service the staff has provided to the Sandwich learning community as tonight, we are honoring 41 members of our professional team who collectively have accumulated over 600 years of service toward teaching and learning.

Retention of great employees is beautiful to any organization, and it is important that we recognize and celebrate longevity, Schmitt said.

During the program, the following staff members were presented service awards:

10 years Amy Barone, SHS English; Amy Blocker, WWW library; Rebecca Bonneau, SMS special needs; Linda Bright, HED fifth grade; Jeri Crawley, SMS life skills; Jamie Duvick, SMS language arts; Janet Hansen, bilingual TA; Marie Jewell, transportation aide; Bobbie Johnson, district sub caller; Stacy Johnson, elementary music; Marisa Kafka, SHS health; Connie Kaufmann, district nurse; William Kolb, LGH custodian; Tina Lavery, SHS special needs; George McCuistion, SHS industrial arts; Barb McGregory, HED art; April Nelle, SMS special needs; Lynn Schaaf, HED fifth grade; Sheri Schroeder, WWW head secretary; Shane Smart, HED fifth grade; David Steimel, PV third grade; and Mark Werthmann, SMS special needs.

15 years Terri Clemmons, HED gifted education; Ronnie Crane, PV reading; Kathy Greif, SHS TA; Deb Heilemeier, SHS English; Lana Kurtz, WWW second grade; and Marcia Mall, SHS TA.

20 years Sandi Curtin, elementary PE aide; Dennis McAnally, SHS science; and Rick Schmitt, superintendent of schools.

25 years JoAnn Beckwell, SMS art and Cindy Fraser, LGH special needs.

30 years Lon Gerrish, SHS dean of students.

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Sandwich schools celebrate longevity