Collectively, they represent 409 years of service to Salina USD 305. In honor of their dedication and service, retiring faculty and staff members will be recognized at an annual reception at 3:00 p.m. on May 3 at Lakewood Middle School. All are welcome to attend the event.

“This is an important opportunity to honor our employees for their many years of loyal service to Salina’s students, families and community,” said William D. Hall, superintendent. The district will also honor the Salina USD 305 Master Teacher, Nyla Romeiser, and Kelly Heizman, Secondary Teacher of the Year, and Tiffany Wooten, Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Staff members who will be recognized include Sarah S. Alt, Diane Anderson, Linda Beach, Deanna E. Dammann, Tina Daniels, Mary Erker, JoAnn Hansen, Linda Ingram, Sue Jordan, Janet Maring, Mary Lou McKenzie, Cathy McMahon, Linda Miller, Loren Robertson, Deb Scheef, Debbie Sellers, Rod Stacken, Anita Strecker, and Tim Wilson.

The district also will present University of Kansas certificates to individuals who have completed 25 years of service to education. Receiving years of service certificates will be Debra Kohn, Danny Munsell, Gary Seibel and Ken Stonebraker.