Schools
MRH Recognizes Service to School, Retirees
MRH Citizen, Family, Teacher and Spirit of the Year were honored too.
This information came from the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District website.
The Board of Education honored members of the faculty and staff on May 3, 2012 for their years of service to the school district.
Distinguished awards were also given for MRH Citizen of the Year, MRH Family of the Year, MRH Teacher of Year, and Spirit of MRH.
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The ceremony concluded with honors for those retiring at the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
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Distinguished Awards
MRH Citizen of the Year – Todd Schroeder
MRH Family of the Year – The Medina Family
MRH Teacher of Year – Cheryl Carmon, Math Teacher (High School)
Spirit of MRH – Andre Howard, High School Night Custodian
5 Years of Service
Mark Bishop, Preschool Teacher Assistant and Discover Club Lead Childcare Worker
Early Childhood Center
Dan Carnell, Head Bus Driver and Wellness Champion
Building and Grounds
Michelle Davis, Nurse and Head Start Case Manager
Early Childhood Center
James Gardner, IT Manager
District-wide
Kathryn Griffin, Speech Pathologist
Elementary/Special School District
Scott Hankley , Preschool Teacher
Early Childhood Center
Jason Harris, Instrumental Music Teacher
High School and Middle School
Christine Henske, Social Studies Teacher
High School
Sally Hovey, Art Teacher
Early Childhood Center
Andre Howard, High School Night Custodian
Building and Grounds
Kierra Hunter, Discover Club Childcare Worker
Elementary
John Israel, Vocal Music Teacher
Elementary
Melissa Lampe, Substitute Teacher Scheduler
District-wide
William McKenzie, District Mail Courier and Bus Driver
Building and Grounds
Ann McLaughlin, Kindergarten Teacher
Early Childhood Center
Courtney Mueller, 2nd Grade Teacher
Elementary
Denise Perry, Discover Club Childcare Worker
Early Childhood Center
Robert Rusan , HS Chef
Food Service
Abby Smith, 3rd Grade Teacher
Elementary
Lisa Weaver, 5th Grade Teacher
Elementary
Robert Welker, Social Studies Teacher
High School
10 Years of Service
Cheryl Carmon, Math Teacher
High School
Jane Hornby, Counselor
Elementary
Suzanne Rosenthal, Reading Specialist
Early Childhood Center
Derek Rowley, English Teacher
High School
Susie Smith, Special Education Teachers Assistant
SSD
15 Years of Service
Alfred Earl, Elementary Custodian
Building and Grounds
Claudette Howell, Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent
Central Office
Tom Kulla-Abbott, Director of Alternative Services
Student Success Center
Christopher Meyer, PE and Health Teacher
High School
Deborah Phillips, Attendance Secretary
High School
Maurice Rushing, High School 3rd Floor Night Custodian
Building and Grounds
Janet Swallow, Food Service Manager
Elementary
20 Years of Service
Carol Kon, District Food Service Coordinator
Food Service
Karen Patterson, High School Chef's Assistant
Food Service
25 Years of Service
Mary Darst, Counselor
Elementary
Therese Watkins, Librarian
Elementary
30 Years of Service
Mark Hancock, Maintenance Supervisor
Building and Grounds
Retirements
Linda Ecret (10 years) Special Education Teacher, Elementary
Linda Henke (12 years) Superintendent
Jane Hornby (10 years) Counselor, Elementary
David Roberts (17 years) Science Teacher, High School
Christina Steffen (11 years) Practical Arts Teacher, High School
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