Westfield Washington Schools thanks 23 retirees

Submitted by Westfield Washington Schools

Congratulations to Westfield Washington Schools’ (WWS) 2026 retirees.

Combined, this incredible group has given more than 550 years of service to Westfield students and the community. These retirees include administrative professionals, teachers, instructional assistants, counselors, office staff, bus drivers, maintenance, and security. During their time at Westfield they have lived out the Life Ready mission every day.

Thank you to the following educators for their dedication to WWS:

• Donna Benedict: Office Staff/Instructional Assistant at ELC, 16 years
• Mark Capin: Teacher at WMS, 40 years
• Ken Crist: Bus Driver, 22 years
• Marci Derado: Administration at ELC, 37 years
• John French: Maintenance/Facilities, 34 years
• Catherine Gray: Office Staff/Instructional Assistant at SSES, 17 years
• Robb Hedges: Administration at MGES, WIS, and SSES, 30 years
• Dirk Harris: Security at WHS, 16 years
• Jami Harris: Instructional Assistant at OTES, 19 years
• Rhonda Johnson: Teacher at WMS, 20 years
• Nawal Kahoush: Food Service at WMS, 20 years
• Dawn Knight: Teacher at WHS, 32 years
• Laurie Lawry: Teacher at SSES, 29 years
• Jennifer Norton: Teacher at MTES, 24 years
• Elaine Oldham: Teacher at WW, 9 years
• Anne Petersen: Teacher at MTES, 19 years
• Pam Pickett: Teacher at CRES, 40 years
• Stephanie Rokop: Teacher at WHS, 16 years
• Tara-Lynne Sinicki: Teacher at SSES, 18 years
• Christy Ulsas: Counselor at WHS, 17 years
• Ray Wagner: Bus Driver, 13 years
• Tammy Wilcox: Bus Driver, 29 years
• Frank Woten: Maintenance/Facilities, 41 years

WWS and the entire Westfield community recognizes your legacy of unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of every student. Thanks to the incredible connections you have made with students, you have had a lasting positive impact on young learners’ lives.

All the best during this new season of your lives.