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End of school year marks retirement for 25 faculty, staff

As faculty and staff in Homewood and Flossmoor schools wrap up this school year, there won’t be any special goodbyes, celebratory cake or parties for faculty and staff ending their careers due to the coronavirus pandemic. These special people in the lives of our children deserve all the recognition and kudos they’ve earned for their service.

Clark Carey is retiring from his position as physical education teacher at Willow School after 33 years. (Provided photo)

As faculty and staff in Homewood and Flossmoor schools wrap up this school year, there won’t be any special goodbyes, celebratory cake or parties for faculty and staff ending their careers due to the coronavirus pandemic. These special people in the lives of our children deserve all the recognition and kudos they’ve earned for their service.

Outgoing teachers, administrators and staff at area schools include:

Homewood District 153

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Patricia Evans, an eighth grade science teacher at James Hart School, is retiring after 13 years. (Provided photo)

 

  • Judi Alman, cook at Willow School, 24 years.
  • Susan Anderson, assistant at Churchill School, 17 years.
  • Clark Carey, physical education teacher at Willow School, 33 years.
  • Deborah Clark, third grade teacher at Churchill School, 13 years.
  • Patricia Evans, eighth grade science teacher at James Hart School, 13 years.
  • Herb Ferguson, technology teacher at James Hart School, 25 years.
  • Cindy Gdalman, music teacher at Willow School, 20 years.
  • Pam Kappmeyer, kindergarten teacher at Willow School, 20 years.
  • Wanda Gunter, computer lab teacher at Willow School, 30 years.
Wanda Gunter, computer lab teacher at Willow School, is retiring after 30 years. (Provided photo)

Flossmoor District 161

  • Layne Duggan, art teacher at Heather Hill and Flossmoor Hills Schools, 22 years.
  • Mary Jamicich, school nurse at Heather Hill School, 21 years.
  • Joan Mahler, third grade teacher at Heather Hill School, 13 years.
  • Yatta Matthews, reading specialist at Heather Hill School, 13 years.
  • Lakeisha Warren, paraprofessional at Western Avenue School, 19 years.
  • Nancy Wojack, kindergarten teacher at Serena Hills, 20 years.

Homewood-Flossmoor High School

  • Donna Brumfield, instructional assistant, 18 years.
  • Ross Howatt, physical education/health/driver education teacher, 29 years.
  • Karen Lockwood, secretary, 16 years.
  • Karen Mancione, secretary, 16 years.
  • Brian McCarthy, science teacher, 33 years.
  • Lynn Raiser, business office, 19 years.
  • Lori Rossi, textbook center, 18 years.
  • Doreen Sanderson, secretary, 20 years.
  • Nancy Spaniak, director of curriculum, instruction and professional development, 16 years.
  • Jose Torres, maintenance and operations, 33 years.

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