36 school district employees honored for service

Thirty-six employees who have worked a collective 766 years with the Carson City School District will retire this year. The retirees were recognized at the school board meeting May 23.

“As we bid farewell to our esteemed employees and educators who are retiring after years of service, I am reminded of the immeasurable impact they have made on countless lives,” said Andrew Feuling, superintendent for the Carson City School District. “As they embark on this new chapter of their lives, may their retirement be filled with joy, fulfillment and the knowledge that their influence will forever be etched in the hearts and minds of those they have touched.”

Each employee recognized below has worked within the school district for 10 or more years.

• Carson High

Sherri Kelley, Web design and computer science teacher, 2002-23

Angela Maw, physical education and health teacher, 2013-23

Carlos Mendeguia, physical education teacher, 1999-2019

Terry Peton, custodian I, 2005-22

• Pioneer Academy

Monica Ward, administrative assistant II, 2013-23

• Carson Middle

Richard Beaudette, custodian II, 1998-2022

Sharon Heimerdinger, sixth grade English teacher, 2002-23

Gail Hewett, physical education teacher, 1995-2023

Hilary Mendeguia, culinary arts teacher, 1998-2023

Marjorie Rispin, English teacher, 1995-2023

Jane Sproull, cook/baker, 2005-22

Mark Wilson, learning disabled special education teacher, 2000-23

• Eagle Valley Middle

Bonnie Preston, health teacher, 2005-23

Julie Reid, physical education and social studies teacher, 1993-2023

• Bordewich Bray Elementary

Teresa Mondragon, second grade teacher, 1999-2023

Dona Sharp, kindergarten teacher, 1994-2023

Heather Thomas, kindergarten teacher, 2013-23

Nancy Varner, English language teacher, 1997-2023

• Empire Elementary

Heather Galloway, school nurse, 2009-23

Gary Miller, custodian III, 2002-22

Theresa Teeter, cafeteria manager, 2003-23

• Fritsch Elementary

Christine Donaldson, kindergarten teacher, 1994-2023

Ann Fitzgerald, cook/baker, 2010-23

Lynette Putzer, administrative assistant II, 2002-23

Maria Tavera, English language paraprofessional, 2007-23

• Mark Twain Elementary

Shelley Hulsey-Pope, third grade teacher, 2013-23

Linda King, kindergarten teacher, 2013-23

• Professional Development Center

Robert Maw, Northwest Regional Professional Development Program instructor, 2001-23

LeAnn Morris, technology integration specialist, 1990-2023

• Operations Services Department

Mark Korinek, director of Operations, 1997-2023

David Stockle, warehouse coordinator, 1997-2022

• Transportation Department

Rick Bailey, special education bus driver, 2009-23

Jeff Hansen, mechanic II, 2002-22

Luis Rizo, special education bus driver, 2006-23

• Prison Education Program

Bruce Barnes, prison education teacher, 1990-2023

Samuel Santillo, director of Adult and Prison Education, 1991-2023