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Mokena 159 teachers and staff receive recognition
On Thursday, June 6, teachers and staff of Mokena 159 were honored for their years of service, presented with Teacher of the Year awards
Here are the highlights from Teacher Institute Day last Thursday!
Mokena Intermediate School teacher Tina Coltri, Mokena Elementary School teacher Kris Vanderberg, and Mokena Junior High School teacher Ashley Dawczak received Teacher of the Year Awards.
Crossing guards Phyllis Karpola and Kay Oehman received special recognition awards.
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5 Years: Carrie Ballantine, Martha Kadan, Susan Reinke, Kris Vandenberg, Therese Dydo, Michelle Klein, Courtney Schindler, Rebecca Wagner, Laura Fuka, Collin Lamkin, Dawn Studer, Sharon Youngblood, Kelly Harrison, Lindsey Neff, Kathleen Taylor, Cathy Jandak, Andrea Espinosa, and Lexus Terrel
10 Years: Mike Rolinitis and Kate Flaherty
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15 Years: Gina Blazek, Debra Kappel, Melissa Chevalier, Don Shaughnessy, and Heather Sullivan
20 Years: Katherine Barr and Sheree DeSalvo
25 Years: Cheryl Paben, Kim Klappauf, and Marilyn Paez
Retiree Recognition:
Denise Bohrer (23 years)
Jane Conroy (19 years)
Marilyn Paez (25 years)
Shirley Pinkul (24 years)
Mary Markey (18 years)
Thank you for all that you do for our school district!