May 04, 2026

Salina USD 305 to host recognition ceremony for retiring faculty and staff members

Posted May 04, 2026 11:05 AM
USD 305 Salina Public Schools District Office Building
USD 305 Salina Public Schools District Office Building

Salina Public Schools, USD 305

Salina Public Schools, USD 305 will host a recognition ceremony for retiring faculty and staff members on Thursday, May 7, at Martinelli’s Little Italy (158 S Santa Fe Ave).

The event will begin at 4:30 pm, and all community members are invited to join the celebration for these individuals’ dedicated service.

Retiring staff members who will be recognized include:

Beckie Berneking, Cindy Biehler, Kathy Clark, Pam Cook, Debby Deiser, Melinda Eitel, Mary Franco, Sheryl Hedlund, Randy Maag, Angela McClain, Brandi Nash, Katrina Paradis, Shana Pittenger, Patti Robben, Jamie Terry, Scott VanDeCreek, Sue Watson, Rosemary Whitley, Gloria Woods and Cathy Yarochowicz.

The district also will present certificates to individuals who have completed 25 years of service.

Qualifying staff include:

Joe Acheson, Amy Armstrong, Amber Bohm, Cheri Boyer, Amy Counts, Don Crow, Jessie Deines, Elizabeth Duggins, Amanda Ediger, Russ Fowler, Mary Gardner, Jami Garnett, Chris Mikesell-Green, Melanie Hammond, Jessica Harris, Darlene Hoeffner, Michelle Jones, Kelley Jones, Lesa Larson, Shirley Luce, Jennifer Marshall, Paul Mensching, Tracy Olson, Jessica Painter, Lisa Parker, Lisa Peters, Traci Pfeifer, Tim Quinn, Kelsi Richards, Tony Slothower, Garett Soden, Kelley VanDeCreek and Ronda Williams.