On Wednesday, May 6, the Kirkwood School District held its annual Recognition Ceremony, honoring staff members who are retiring and those celebrating 25 years of service. Hosted in Walker Commons at Kirkwood High School, the event brought together colleagues, family, and friends to recognize the honorees’ lasting impact and dedicated commitment to education.

25-Year Honorees

Pictured (from left): Lara Evans, Alyssa Baumann, Jennifer Manuell, Lynn Orton-Gaines, Marcie Schuler

Not Pictured:
Leslie Benben, Ann Brobbel, Ellen Caffey, Angie Caskey, Jessica Cochran, Diana Kirkman, Stephanie Ringhofer, Tracy Sharp, Megan Sielfleisch, Meghan Taylor, and Gina Woodard.

Retirees

Pictured (from left): 

Back Row: Mandy Rose, Penny Chastain, Cyndi Sullivan, Christy White, Randy Hartman, Michelle Simmons, Jane Lehmann, Mary Nardi, Kimberly Martin, Michelle Tomlin, Kari Kopp 

Front Row: Lisa Phillips, Kelly Righi, Jill Hanrahan, Barbara Kilker, Michelle Faust

Not Pictured: 

Julie Bielicki, LC Black, Angela Caskey, Tami Chappel, Mary Dahlem, Heidi Gioia, Lee Goldstein, Josh Jaworowski, Lynn Kavanaugh, Kim Kuchler, Hien Le, Tina Milford, Maggie Naucke, Frank Parini, Kelly Schnider, Margie Thornton, Mike Willmeno, and Von Winfrey.