Lindbergh Schools recently extended its thanks and well wishes to this year’s class of 22 retiring faculty and staff members.

These longtime employees have served the district for a combined total of nearly 500 years, and their ongoing dedication to Lindbergh and commitment to the success of the community is much appreciated, according to a news release.

This year’s retirees were recognized during the district’s annual Staff Recognition ceremony. Pictured, front row, from left, are: Gary Berglin, Lindbergh High School English teacher; Amy Richards, character education coordinator; Lynda Klosterman, Crestwood Elementary School kindergarten teacher; Nancy Doering, Kennerly Elementary School second-grade teacher; Leslie Mayer, Kennerly second-grade teacher; Peggy Robb, Long Elementary School second-grade teacher; Rhonda Garrison, Long fourth-grade teacher; Mary McCartney, Truman Middle School drama and keyboarding teacher; Laurice Badino, Truman gifted education teacher; and Maureen Niedringhaus, human resources.

Back row, from left, are: Tom Gose, Truman social studies teacher; Kim Galakatos, LHS science teacher; Sally Freese, LHS FACS teacher; Lindsay Marting, Concord Elementary School math and reading specialist; Debbie Hanak, LHS building assistant; Lisa Slyman, Sperreng Middle School French teacher; Nancy Rathjen, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction; Bill Zeh, Sappington Elementary School paraprofessional; and Patty Wood, LHS FACS teacher.

Not pictured are: Laurie Johnston, LEAP gifted education teacher; Alison London, Lindbergh Early Childhood Education preschool facilitator; and Paul Greensberg, LHS paraprofessional.