Class of 2018 BHM Retirees
This year, 10 employees, from around the district, have already or will retire from BHM Schools. Combined, they have provided 246 years of service to the district.
Superintendent Scott Thielman and members of the school board took time on Friday, May 4, to recognize each employee for their dedication to BHM students and the years of service they provided. They have all played a valuable role in shaping the lives of students, both directly and indirectly and allowed students to dream, believe and achieve.
BHM thank the retirees for their many years of service and the impressions they have made on students, staff and the community. Best wishes to all in the next phase of their lives.
The following retirees are listed in order, from front to back, left to right, in the photo (click on the photo above to expand).
Jackie Fautsch 29 Years
Early Childhood Family
Education Teacher
Patricia Gillespie 16 Years
English Language
Learners Teacher
Bev Koopman 32 Years
Discovery Elementary
Multi-Age Teacher (Grades 3-4-5)
Wendy Ely 34 Years
Parkside Elementary
1st Grade Teacher
Shawn Gombos 5 Years
Northwinds Elementary
Principal
Diane Heisel 27 Years
Hanover Elementary
2nd Grade Teacher
Jana Russell 30 Years
Buffalo High School
Custodian
Donna Williams 27 Years
Parkside Elementary
Music Teacher
(Not Pictured)
Joy Downs 13 Years
Northwinds Elementary
Special Education ESP
Michael Walsh 33 Years
Buffalo High School
Vocal Music Teacher