The District 45 Board of Education and administration hosted an employee recognition reception on May 5 at Jefferson Middle School. The event celebrated employees retiring this year and those marking 20, 25, and 30 years of service to the district.
To our 2026 Retirees: May you look back on your career and your time in District 45 with pride. Your expertise and dedication have shaped the hearts and minds of countless students and families. May the experiences and relationships you built with students and colleagues continue to bring you joy for years to come.
Congratulations to our 2026 Retirees:
- Laura Allan, art teacher, North Elementary
- Jeannette Christiansen, special education teacher, Early Childhood Center
- Kristy Gablin, special education teacher, North Elementary
- Eusebio Hernandez, head custodian, North Elementary
- Cindy Lamela, special education program assistant, Jackson Middle School
- Diane Lowe, special education teacher, Jefferson Middle School
- Lori Mussatto, ESL program assistant, Westmore Elementary
- Dorrie Putong, principal’s secretary, Jackson Middle School
- Ena Quiggle, special education program assistant, North Elementary
30 years of service
- Bill Posik Jr., maintenance, District 45
- Heather Coco, fifth grade teacher, Westmore Elementary
- Nadine Enright, special education teacher, York Center Elementary
- Diane Lowe, special education teacher, Jefferson Middle School
25 years of service
- Laura Allan, art teacher, North Elementary
- Jennifer Cook, third grade teacher, Westmore Elementary
- Nicole Farquhar, fourth grade teacher, Westmore Elementary
- Naomi Fine, special education teacher, Westmore Elementary
- Christine Fulmer, language arts teacher, Jackson Middle School
- Kelly Lopez, EL Spanish teacher, Jefferson Middle School
- Michelle Mascheri, art teacher, Schafer Elementary
- Kim Oliva, special education program assistant, Westmore Elementary
- Elizabeth Riggs, EL teacher, Jefferson Middle School
- Michelle Rodenbostel, kindergarten teacher, North Elementary
- Kathleen Schuele, second grade teacher, Ardmore Elementary
20 years of service
- Diane Beck, first grade teacher, Westmore Elementary
- Gayle Casey, LRC specialist, York Center Elementary
- Cassandra Emerson, math teacher, Jackson Middle School
- Deb Kolnick, human resources facilitator, District 45
- Carly Lee, instructional coach, North Elementary
- Mike Pinney, chief information officer, District 45
- Brenda Rivera, social worker, Early Childhood Center
- Robert Schoonveld, science teacher, Jefferson Middle School