Dedicated Educators

School District Employees Honored for their Dedication to Education
Posted on 05/24/2021
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Thirty-six employees who have worked a collective 740 years with the Carson City School District will retire this year. The retirees will be recognized at the school board meeting Tuesday, May 25.

“There have been some familiar faces here for a long time, and they all have provided meaningful and dedicated service,” said Richard Stokes, superintendent. “They have all been great friends and outstanding colleagues. We wish them all a well-deserved retirement.”

Each employee recognized below has worked within the school district for 10 or more continuous years. Listed below by last name (alphabetized) followed by their first name, last position or title held and duration of employment with the district.

  • Joseph Arnote, ESL Teacher, Carson High School, 2001-2021
  • Laura Austin, ESL Director, Professional Development Center, 2002-2020
  • Susan Bond, Cook/Baker, Empire Elementary School, 2000-2021
  • Elizabeth Corda, 1st Grade Teacher, Fremont Elementary School, 1988-2021
  • Jennifer Correlli, 1st Grade Teacher, Fritsch Elementary School, 2007-2020
  • Denise DiMarzo, Administrative Assistant II, Eagle Valley Middle School, 2000-2021
  • Sundee Dobson, Cafeteria Manager, Seeliger Elementary School, 1989-2021
  • Laurel Dority, 6th Grade Science Teacher, Carson Middle School, 2005-2021
  • Taya Drew, Early Childhood/Special Education Teacher, Student Support Services, 2008-2020
  • Ann Fitzgerald, Administrative Assistant I, Fremont Elementary School, 2010-2021
  • Deanne Foley, School Nurse – R.N., Student Support Services, 2010-2021
  • Tanya Fontes, 5th Grade Teacher, Fritsch Elementary School, 2006-2020
  • James Franz, American Government, Psychology and Martial Arts Teacher, Carson High School, 1991-2021
  • Shawn Greenberg, Bus Driver, Transportation Department, 1999-2020
  • Lisa Hagen, 4th Grade Teacher, Mark Twain Elementary School, 1994-2021
  • Carl Hampton, Computer Lab Teacher, Eagle Valley Middle School, 1994-2021
  • Lisa Hutchison, Principal, Bordewich Bray Elementary School, 1998-2021
  • Elizabeth Isaacs, Speech Language Pathologist, Student Support Services, 1992-2021
  • Cecilia Jimenez, Custodian II, Fritsch Elementary School, 1996-2021
  • Bonnie Judd, Cook/Baker, Fremont Elementary School, 2009-2021
  • Sharon Kind, Special Education Para Professional II, Fremont Elementary School, 2002-2021
  • Karen Klug, Special Education Para Professional II, Bordewich Bray Elementary School, 2002-2021
  • Cherie Mathis, Counselor, Eagle Valley Middle School, 1991-2021
  • * Wendy McConnell, Cafeteria Manager – Central Kitchen, Carson High School, 1995-2020 (*deceased)
  • Valentina Midboe, Adaptive Physical Education Teacher, Student Support Services, 2008-2020
  • David Mital, Chemistry Teacher, Carson High School, 1989-2021
  • Phillip Molleson, Custodian III, Pioneer High School, 2006-2020
  • Nancy Pradere, 2nd Grade Teacher, Fritsch Elementary School, 1990-2021
  • Tara Purinton, TOSA/Instructional Coach, Fremont Elementary School, 2007-2020
  • Shelly Randall, LD/Special Education Teacher, Carson Middle School, 1998-2021
  • Christi Schmid, 1st Grade Teacher, Mark Twain Elementary School, 1998-2021
  • Margaret “Peggy” Sweetland, TOSA/Special Projects Coordinator, Professional Development Center, 1998-2021
  • Wendy Tims, CLS/Special Education Teacher, Carson High School, 2008-2021
  • Elaine Torres, Special Education Para Professional II, Fremont Elementary School, 2003-2021
  • Ruby Tun, 6th and 7th Grade Science Teacher, Eagle Valley Middle School, 2005-2021
  • Chelsea White, Speech Language Pathologist, Mark Twain Elementary School, 1998-2021