We appreciate our 2011-12 MPS retirees

The value of life is best measured by the moments spent giving of yourself — sharing wisdom, inspiring hope and touching hearts.

There is pleasure in the power of lifting others up. Every such act becomes a blessing for all who know you and a worthy model for all the world.

— Based on “When Children Learn,” by David L. Weatherford

Additions from May 11 through July 31 are in italics.

Congratulations and best wishes to . . .

Mary Acosta, Security Specialist, Mesa Junior High, 1983-2011, 28
Lodean Agich, Special Education, Keller Elementary, 1991-2011, 21
Carlos Aguilar, Custodian Lead, Red Mountain Ranch, 1987-2011, 24
Yolanda Aguilar, 3rd Grade, Edison Elementary, 1982-2012, 30
Ellen Alger, Social Studies, Summit Academy, 1989-2012, 23
Curtis Anderson, Psychologist, Falcon Hill Elementary, 1991-2012, 21
Shayne Atwood, Early Childhood/1st Grade, Lindbergh Elementary, 2001-2011, 16

Katherine Barnett, English/Reading, Mesa High, 1990-2012, 21
Linda Batt, Instructional Assistant, Whittier Elementary, 1987-2012, 23
Richard Becerra, Facility Assistant, Brinton Elementary, 1999-2012, 13
Christine Becker, Business Education, Mesa High, 1979-2012, 33
Anne Bell, 3rd Grade, Red Mountain Ranch, 2005-2012, 7
Debra Berget, Reading, Fremont Junior High, 1980-2012, 32
David Betz, Alternative Learning Center, Mesa Junior High, 1991-2012, 21
Richard Bird, Secondary, Dobson High, 1975-2011, 37.5
Linda Blackwell, 1st Grade, Wilson Elementary, 1994-2012, 21
Jeffrie Bolyard, English, Westwood High, 1993-2012, 19
Allen Bonin, Industrial Tech, Shepherd Junior High, 1986-2012, 26
Clareen Breinholt, 5th/6th Grade, Hawthorne Elementary, 1990-2011, 22
Donna Brockmonn, Bus Driver, Transportation, 1986-2011, 25
Curtis Brodsky, Math, Red Mountain High, 1994-2012, 18
Anita Broughton, Family And Consumer Sciences, Career & Technical Education, 1997-2012, 23
Patricia Brown, Special Education, Mountain View High, 1983-2012, 29
Judy Buwalda, Warehouse Worker, Materiel Distribution Center, 1999-2011, 26

Lorie Callison, 3rd Grade, Taft Elementary, 1991-2012, 21
Terry Carr, Kindergarten, Washington Elementary, 1992-2012, 20
Jacque Cartwright, 6th Grade, Ishikawa Elementary, 1985-2012, 27
Rodney Castillo, Director, Creative & Performing Arts, Creative & Performing Arts, 1982-2012, 30
Sarah Cavolo, Special Education, Mesa High, 2011-2012, 1
Kathy Cerny, 2nd Grade, Lincoln Elementary, 1990-2011, 21
Steven Cerqua , Learning Center Instructor, Red Mountain High, 1982-2011, 29
Robert Chambers, Industrial Tech, Mesa High, 1998-2012, 14
Ann Chaffee, Secretary to Principal, Falcon Hill Elementary, 1990-2012, 21
Jeffrey Chandler, CTE Teacher, Skyline High, 2010-2012, 28
Mary Christen, Special Education, Taylor Junior High, 2007-2012, 5
Jeanne Colasanti, 2nd Grade, Red Mountain Ranch, 1982-2012, 30
Deana Copelin, 3rd Grade, Field Elementary, 2001-2012, 11
Victor Cordone, Warehouse Worker, MDC, 1991-2012, 21
Nancy Corea, Physical Education, Skyline High, 1982-2012, 30
Mary Corser, English/ELD English, Mesa High, 2001-2012, 11
Catherine Craig, Special Education, Westwood High, 1975-2011, 36
Steve Crews, Grounds Worker, Grounds, 2005-2011, 6
Gail Cully, Instructional Assistant, Jordan Elementary, 2001-2012, 10
Grant Curry, 2nd Grade, Whittier Elementary, 1978-2012, 33

Elise D’Apuzzo, 4th Grade, Franklin Alma, 1982-2012, 30
Mary Davis, Preschool Instructor, EMECEC, 1991-2012, 21
Kathleen Decasper, Instructional Assistant Montessori, Pomeroy Elementary, 2006-2011, 5
Pamela Deemer, Lead Property Management, Property Management, 1982-2012, 30
Paulette Delich, 5th Grade, O’Connor Elementary, 1990-2012, 22
Carla DeMarse, Instructional Improvement Specialist, Professional Development, 1983-2012, 29
Carlene Dennison, Science, Skyline High, 1991-2012, 21
Connie Derrigo, Science, Social Science and Mathematics, 1992-2012, 20
Larry Dillon, HVAC Specialist, Maintenance, 1982-2012, 29
Lynn Dillon, 4th Grade, Hermosa Vista Elementary, 1980-2012, 32
Kathleen Doncer, Social Studies, Mesa High, 1976-2011, 34
Constance Donkersley, 4th Grade, Red Mountain Ranch Elementary, 1982-2012, 30
James Dorme, Special Education, EMECEC, 2000-2011, 11
Larry Dray, Math, Smith Junior High, 1985-2012, 27
Lynn Dray, Science, Smith Junior High, 1985-2012, 27
Bonnie Dubiniak, Instructional Assistant Special Ed I, Skyline High, 1996-2011, 15
Nellie Durham, Psychologist, Crismon Elementary, 2003-2012, 10

Linda Ems, Kindergarten, Entz Elementary, 1990-2012, 22
Lynn Encarnacion, Account Clerk, Payroll, 2006-2012, 6

Janette Fairchild, Autism, Field Elementary, 2007-2012, 5
Janet Federico, Kindergarten/1st Grade, Sousa Elementary, 1992-2012, 21
Lezlie Feiring, Special Education, Taylor Junior High, 2002-2012, 10
David Finley, Principal, Entz Elementary, 1991-2012, 21
Vicky Fish, Secretary to Principal, Kerr Elementary, 2005-2011, 6
Penny Flores, Bus Driver, Transportation, 1997-2011, 14
Jo Foust, Resource Center Specialist, Crismon Elementary, 1983-2012, 28
Paul V. Freeman, Support Supervisor, Transportation, 1996-2012, 16
Rick Fultz, Assistant Principal, Dobson High, 1985-2012, 27

Jaime Gale, Elementary PE/Web Administrator, Redbird Elementary, 1982-2012, 30
Rhea Galvan, Special Ed Liaison, EVIT, 1986-2012, 28
Kenneth Garcia, Junior ROTC, Red Mountain High, 1995-2012, 17
Anthony Garibay, Math, Dobson High, 1981-2011, 30
Diane Garvey, Bus Driver, Transportation, 1983-2012, 7
Edwardo Garza, Custodian Part-Time, Red Mountain Ranch, 2002-2012, 9
Bruce Gerboth, Supervisor Software Support, Information Systems, 1981-2012, 30
Vonda Giles, 3rd Grade, Emerson Elementary, 1997-2012, 18
Raymond Gless, Agricultural Science/Career Tech Ed, Red Mountain/Career & Tech Ed, 1988-2011, 23
Celia Gonzales-Hughes, 1st Grade, Redbird Elementary, 1985-2012, 27
Guadalupe Gonzalez, Custodian, Mesa Junior High, 2001-2012, 11
Dale Goodman, Social Studies, Stapley Junior High, 1993-2012, 19
Sandra Gray, Health Assistant, Franklin South, 1978-2012, 33
Elissa Greenspan, Professional Development Sub Cadre, Professional Development, 1987-2012, 25
Dolores Guadian, SEI Technician II, Taft Elementary, 2002-2012, 9
Alicia Gutierrez, Custodian, Dobson High, 2005-2012, 6

Jerold Hall, Bus Driver, Transportation, 1979-2012, 32
Vicky Hansen, Kindergarten, Whittier Elementary, 1980-2012, 32
Russelyn Harman, Routing Coordinator, Transportation, 1986-2011, 25
Carl D. Harms, Science, Westwood High, 1990-2012, 22
Isaac Hathcock, 6th Grade, Longfellow Elementary, 1977-2012, 35
Constance Hawkins, Clerical Aide, Sirrine Elementary, 2000-2012, 11
Deborah Heck, English, Mesa High, 1986-2012, 26
Steven Heck, English, Dobson High, 1982-2012, 30
Barbara Heinze, Program Trainer/Liaison, Native American Program, 1978-2012, 33
Charlotte Hendricks, Bus Aide, Transportation, 2009-2011, 2
Elizabeth Hendrickson, 6th Grade, Irving Elementary, 1993-2011, 18
Jeff Hermes, Maintenance Project Facilitator, Maintenance, 2006-2012, 5
Greg Higgins, Custodian Night Lead, Poston Junior High, 1985-2012, 27
Sheila Higgins, Special Education, Hawthorne Elementary, 1979-2012, 33
Cindy Hogen, Science, Fremont Junior High, 2007-2011, 5
Joanne Holgate, 4th Grade, Jefferson Elementary, 1994-2012, 18
Jacqueline Hoover, Office Specialist, Brimhall Junior High, 2007-2012, 4
Janet Horn, Reading Intervention, Lincoln Elementary, 2004-2012, 8
Georgia Howardell, Math, Riverview High, 1984-2012, 28
Reed Humes, Science, Taylor Junior High, 1987-2012, 25
Joanne Hunt, Cafeteria, Franklin South, 2006-2012, 6
Terry Hutchins, Distance Learning Specialist, Mesa Distance Learning, 1983-2012, 29

Emma Jackson, Cafeteria Assistant, Mesa Junior High, 2000-2012, 12.5
Lemonte Jacobson, Cafeteria Assistant, Skyline High, 2005-2012, 6
Ronald Jarrett, Warehouse Worker, MDC, 1996-2012, 16
Peggy Jensen, Health Assistant, Lincoln Elementary, 1986-2012, 26
Howard Johnson, Industrial Tech, Red Mountain High, 1997-2012, 15
Jeanne Johnson, Kindergarten, Crismon Elementary, 2000-2012, 12
Kenneth Johnson, Equipment Manager, Red Mountain High, 2003-2012, 8
Melva Johnson, Bus Driver, Transportation, 1983-2012, 28
Nancy Johnson, Registrar/Attendance, Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies, 1996-2012, 16
Richard Johnson, Social Studies/Physical Ed, Skyline High, 2007-2012, 5
Wanda Yvonne Johnson, Publications/CTE Graphics, Westwood High, 1987-2012, 25
Carol Jones, 1st Grade, Wilson, 1989-2012, 23
Bruce Joshu, Science, Dobson High, 1981-2012, 31
Michele Judge, Art, Stapley Junior High, 2003-2012, 9

Eugene Karles, Security & Attendance Specialist, Security, 1979-2012, 32
Cathleen Kaufman, Special Education, Keller Elementary, 1986-2011, 26
Linda Keel, Special Education, O'Connor Elementary, 1993-2012, 19
Ronald Kent, Journeyman Combo Painter, Maintenance, 2001-2011, 10
Elaine Kittleson, Gifted, Eisenhower Elementary, 1992-2012, 20
Dawn Knappenberger, Gifted , Field Elementary, 1980-2012, 32
Shirley Knight, 5th Grade, Taft Elementary, 1990-2012, 22
Lori Koenigsfeld, Special Education, Hermosa Vista Elementary, 1984-2012, 28
Mary Konrady, Account Clerk, Operations, 2005-2012, 7
Diane Kriloff, Demonstration Health Assistant, Health Services, 1996-2012, 15
Diane Kudo, 3rd Grade, Redbird Elementary, 1991-2012, 21

Debra Labo, Cashier, Fremont Junior High, 2003-2012, 9
Carrol Ladas, 6th Grade, Patterson Elementary, 2001-2012, 11
Larry Langstaff, Science, Summit Academy, 1985-2012, 27
Cynthia Lanza, Custodian, SHARP, 2004-2011, 7
Kim Larsh, Computer Science/Ed Tech Trainer, Carson Junior High, 1984-2012, 29
Carole Lavoie, ELD Kindergarten, Longfellow Elementary, 1986-2012, 26
Bobbette Lebaron, English, Mesa High, 1982-2012, 30
Michael Ledward, 6th Grade, Keller Elementary, 1989-2012, 23
Susan Ledward, Secretary to Principal, Keller Elementary, 1991-2011, 20
Susan L’esperance, Math, Carson Junior High, 1991-2012, 21
Linda Liberti, Accounting Specialist, Accounts Payable, 1994-2012, 17
Sandra Lix, Records Clerk, Professional Development, 1994-2012, 17
Luis Lopez, Custodian, Dobson High, 1999-2012, 12
Rebecca Lucas, 2nd Grade, Hermosa Vista Elementary, 1985-2012, 27
David Lynch, JROTC, Red Mountain High, 1998-2012, 14

Susan Manje, Art, Creative & Performing Arts, 1992-2012, 20
Paula Martinez, Elementary Art, Creative Arts, 1995-2012, 17
Ben Mathenia, Custodian Lead, Field Elementary, 1987-2012, 24
Donna McCullough, Special Ed Clerk, Skyline High, 2010-2012, 2
Guadalupe Mcgettigan, Assistant Principal, Mesa High, 1978-2011, 33
Francisco Mendoza, Custodian Lead, Longfellow Elementary, 1979-2012, 32
Frederick Mesa, Gardener, Grounds, 1983-2011, 28
Mark Millett, 6th Grade, Franklin West, 1971-2012, 41
Joseph Miracle, Kindergarten, Washington Elementary, 1986-2012, 26
Timothy Moe, Principal, Jefferson Elementary, 2010-2012, 2
Verla Montague, Social Studies, Poston Junior High, 1987-2012, 26
Nadine Montes, Cook, Mountain View High, 1985-2012, 26
Marleen Morris, 2nd Grade, O’Connor Elementary, 1993-2012, 19
Susan Morse, 2nd Grade, Hawthorne Elementary, 1996-2012, 16
Shirley Mosely, 4th Grade, Whitman Elementary, 1991-2012, 21
Sylvia Munoz, SEI Technician, Keller Elementary, 1991-2012, 21
Emily Myers-Rice, 3rd Grade, Field Elementary, 1986-2012, 26

Kathy Nasser, Health Assistant, Mesa Education Center, 1997-2011, 13
Dori Navarette-Lynch, Counselor, Mesa High, 1983-2012, 28
Louise Neale, ELD 2nd Grade, Webster Elementary, 1995-2012, 17
Jenness Nedergaard, Science, Mountain View High, 1994-2012, 18
Karon Neptune, Reading Intervention, Whitman Elementary, 1999-2012, 13
Elfrieda Nicewander, Cafeteria Assistant, Mountain View High, 1999-2012, 13
Janice Nichols, Social Studies, Kino Junior High, 1990-2012, 22
Mary Nothaft, ELD Kindergarten, Lowell Elementary, 1994-2012, 18
Gayle Novotny, 3rd Grade, Brinton Elementary, 1979-2011, 32

Barry Olson, Music, Franklin East, 1981-2012, 31
Gretchen O’Malley, Records Clerk, Special Education, 1991-2012, 21
Deborah Opie, Health Assistant, Field Elementary, 2008-2012, 3
Thomas Otis, Maintenance Project Facilitator, Maintenance, 1995-2012, 16

Janis Pagel, Special Education, Summit Academy, 2006-2012, 6
Debra Pangrazi, Elementary Physical Education Coordinator, Elementary PE, 1978-2011, 33
John Paul, Computer Science/Math, Shepherd Junior High, 1988-2012, 24
Brenda Paule, Kindergarten, Salk Elementary, 2002-2012, 10
Barbara Peacock, Educator/Department Chair for Special Ed, Mesa High, 1982-2012, 30
Linda Peppard, Bus Driver, Transportation, 2001-2012, 11
Becky Peters, Special Education Content Specialist, Special Ed, 1987-2011, 24
Ruth Peters, Secretary – Focus School, East Valley Academy, 1990-2012, 22
Sandra Peters, Secretary to Principal, Sirrine Elementary, 1981-2012, 31
Wilhelmina Pickett, FACS, Mesa High, 1988-2012, 24
Judith Pikosz, Business Ed, Carson Junior High, 1992-2011, 19
Roger Poole, Elementary PE, Zaharis Elementary, 1980-2012, 32
Penny Powell, Instructional Assistant Special Ed II NIA, O’Connor Elementary, 1990-2011, 21
Keri Precourt, Secretary II, Vehicle Maintenance, 1990-2012, 21
Sandra Preston, Math, Mountain View, 1987-2012, 25

Rena Ray, Crossing Guard, Carson Junior High, 1987-2012, 24
James Rayment, Psychologist, Skyline High, 2003-2012, 9
Joeleen Reimer, Social Studies, Stapley Junior High, 1991-2012, 21
Ronald Rhode, 1st/2nd Grade, Keller Elementary, 1991-2011, 21
Jane Ridgely, Special Education, Summit Academy, 1986-2012, 27
Teri Robers, ELD Kindergarten, Lincoln Elementary, 1983-2012, 29
Marilyn Robinson, Transition Facilitator, Special Education, 1993-2012, 19
Debra Rodarte, Gifted/Social Studies, Rhodes Junior High, 1982-2012, 30
Phillip Rogers, Special Education, Mesa Junior High, 2003-2011, 8
Linda Rosenberg, ELD Kindergarten, Stevenson Elementary, 1987-2012, 32
Linda Rosenberger, 1st Grade, Falcon Hill Elementary, 1980-2012, 32
Brenda Rupert, Office Specialist, Sousa Elementary, 1988-2012, 23
Judith Russo, Assistant Principal, Mountain View High, 1984-2012, 28 

Sharon Samuel, Instructional Assistant, Holmes Elementary, 1990-2012, 21
Brenda Sanchez, Special Education, Las Sendas Elementary, 1998-2012, 14
Helen Sandoz, 3rd Grade, Las Sendas Elementary, 1994-2012, 18
Dora Saucedo, Secretary to Principal, Carson Junior High, 2005-2012, 6
George Schnell, Bus Driver, Transportation, 2001-2012, 10
Richard Schuler, Bus Driver, Transportation, 2001-2012, 11
Margaret Schulz, Health Assistant, Westwood High, 1986-2012, 25
Kathryn Scott, Budget Technician, Financial Services, 1994-2012, 17
Barbara Searcy, Bus Aide, Transportation, 2007-2011, 3
George Self, 4th Grade, Salk Elementary, 1986-2012, 26
Robert Selover, Industrial Tech, Kino Junior High, 1984-2012, 28
Stuart Shapiro, Transition Facilitator, Mesa High, 2008-2012, 4
Sandra Sharpy, Science, Stapley Junior High, 2003-2012, 9
Cheryl Shelley, English, Mesa High, 1977-2012, 35
Jeanne Shepple, Receptionist, Dobson High, 1989-2011, 22
Ronald Simon, Math, Poston Junior High, 1985-2012, 27
Karen Skabelund, Registrar, Shepherd Junior High, 1984-2011, 26
Laura Skinner, 1st Grade, O’Connor Elementary, 2007-2012, 5
Kathleen Smithson, Secretary to Principal, Franklin South, 1989-2012, 23
Kit Snyder, Supervisor, Transportation, 2000-2012, 12
Eduardo Soto, Facility Assistant, Mesa Junior High, 2005-2011, 6
Rosemary Soto, Secretary for Student Support, Shepherd Junior High, 2002-2011, 9
Gilbert Soza, Facility Assistant, Lehi Elementary, 1978-2012, 33
Trudi Staffieri, Senior Administrative Trainer, Information Systems, 1992-2012, 20
Michael Steiner, Physical Ed, Shepherd Junior High, 1987-2012, 25
David Stewart, Industrial Tech, Red Mountain/Mountain View, 2006-2012, 6
Lawrence Streicher, English/ELD English, Kino Junior High, 2007-2012, 5
Pamela Stultz, Special Education, Emerson Elementary, 1993-2012, 19
Roger Suchomel , Drivers Ed, Westwood High, 1989-2012, 23
Patricia Sundstrom-Dresser, Special Education, Jordan Elementary, 1982-2012, 30
Robert Sutherland, Counselor, Mesa High, 1992-2012, 20
Bernadine Swanson, Instructional Assistant, Edison Elementary, 1991-2012, 19
Gary Swinehart, Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Lead, Vehicle Maintenance, 1990-2011, 21

Mary Talerico, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing, 1982-2012, 30
Bonnie Thiel, Instructional Assistant Special Ed I, Lincoln Elementary, 1990-2012, 21
Thomas Toman, Utility Worker, Maintenance, 2006-2011, 5
Lorri Tomerlin, 6th Grade, Lehi Elementary, 1991-2012, 21
Rosa Torres, Bus Aide, Transportation, 2007-2011, 4
Bonnie Trasamar, Secretary to Principal, Ishikawa Elementary, 1979-2012, 32
Elizabeth Trezise, Resource Center Specialist, Highland Elementary, 1985-2012, 26, 
Roland Turner, Spanish, Westwood High/Kino Junior High, 1987-2011, 25

Eleanor Ucci, Nurse, Red Mountain High, 1978-2011, 34

Gilbert Vasquez, Warehouse Worker, MDC, 1981-2012, 31
Paul Vasquez, Facility Assistant, Edison Elementary, 1998-2012, 13
Dawn Vaughan, 1st Grade, Entz Elementary, 1995-2012, 17
Judy Vernon, Cafeteria Manager, Mesa Junior High, 1984-2012, 28   
Thomas Vogt, Social Studies/Gifted, Shepherd Junior High, 1993-2012, 19
Gisela Voegtline, Special Education Instructional Assistant, Keller Elementary, 1982-2012, 29

Debra Warneke, Instructional Assistant, Whitman Elementary, 2005-2012, 6
Hubert Wax, Foreman, Grounds, 1986-2011, 25
Ann Welker, Special Education, Robson Elementary, 1995-2012, 17
Jan Werner, 3rd Grade, Hermosa Vista Elementary, 1993-2012, 19
Marelyn Westfall, Special Education, Lincoln Elementary, 1989-2012, 23
Jerry Wheeler, Physical Education, Red Mountain High, 1993-2012, 19
Rosalie Wilkins, Registrar, Poston Junior High, 1983-2012, 28
Linda Wiley, 5th Grade, Ishikawa Elementary, 1983-2012, 29
Joyce Will, Clerical Aide, Webster Elementary, 1987-2011, 24
Julie Williamson, 4th Grade, Lehi Elementary, 1978-2012, 34
Kathleen Wolfe , Physical Ed, Brimhall Junior High, 1984-2012, 28
Richard Worcester, Music, Entz/Hale Elementary, 1983-2012, 29

Donna Yoes, Music, O’Connor Elementary, 1985-2012, 26
Patricia Young, Counselor, Dobson High, 2004-2011, 7

Linda Zeiler, 2nd Grade, Stevenson Elementary, 1987-2011, 24

Special thanks to our 2012 MPS Retirement Reception guests and to the: 

Rhodes Junior High Jazz Ensemble
Keith Kuczynski, director

Governing Board
President: Steven Peterson
Clerk: Mike Nichols
Members: Mike Hughes, Michelle Udall, Dr. Ben Whiting 

Superintendency
Superintendent: Michael Cowan
Associate Superintendent: Bruce Cox
Assistant Superintendents: Suzan DePrez, Pete Lesar, Arlinda Mann, Bobette Sylvester, Holly Williams