Tuesday evening’s ceremony was a heartfelt and bittersweet occasion as Hastings Area School System leaders came together to celebrate the incredible careers of our retiring staff members. Each individual has left a lasting mark on Hastings Area Schools through their dedication, compassion, and service.
This year, 17 members of our staff will be calling it quits, combing for over 300 years of service to the community and its kids.
In recognition of their contributions, each retiree received a copy of "The World According to Mister Rogers," and a donation was made in their name to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. They also received a framed proclamation that honored their years of hard work and service.
Please join us in extending our deepest gratitude and congratulations to the following staff members:
+ Elizabeth Adams — Young Kindergarten Teacher, 27 years
+ Cheryl Brown — STEM Teacher, 36 years
+ Roseann Givens — Food Service, 2 years
+ Cheryl Goggins — English Teacher, 31 years
+ Andrew Haines — Social Studies Teacher, 25.5 years
+ Pamala Hammond — Paraprofessional, 17 years
+ Melinda Heaton — Counselor, 21 years
+ Lynette Kaiser — Paraprofessional, 14 years
+ Laura Kingma — English Teacher, 41 years
+ Jeff Mansfield — CTE Teacher, 4 years
+ Michael McCann — Social Studies Teacher, 25 years
+ Kerry Nickel — Special Education Teacher, 13 years
+ Denise Schultz — 3rd Grade Teacher, 29 years
+ Jill Smith — 5th Grade Teacher, 14 years
+ Connie Tossava — Food Service, 24 years
+ Jacquelyn Tolles — 3rd Grade Teacher, 10 years
+ Tanya Woern — Paraprofessional, 24 years
Thank you for your years of service, dedication, and love for our students.