The Mehlville School District celebrated the accomplishments and contributions of its staff members and volunteers Wednesday, May 2, at its 32nd annual Recognition Night.
The crowd of more than 375 staff and community members celebrated the evening’s honorees for their achievements.
“This was not only a celebration for our honorees, but also a celebration for all who have dedicated themselves to education through their career or while volunteering in our schools,” Superintendent Eric Knost stated in a press release. “These folks forge significant differences in the lives of children, and it’s appropriate for us to honor and celebrate their commitments.”
The following staff members and volunteers were honored at this year’s Recognition Night:
Teachers of the Year
Each school selects a teacher from staff nominations to be honored as its Teacher of the Year.
John Cary Early Childhood: Karen Block, Early Childhood Special Education
Beasley Elementary: Michelle Hubbard, First Grade
Bierbaum Elementary: Kathy Medina, Third Grade
Blades Elementary: Jill Hudson, Fourth Grade
Forder Elementary: Andrea Oberlander, Kindergarten
Hagemann Elementary: Amy Greffet, Fifth Grade
Oakville Elementary: Julie Bell, Second Grade
Point Elementary: Jenn Koenig, First Grade
Rogers Elementary: Jodie Donze, Second Grade
Trautwein Elementary: Christina Peterman, First Grade
Wohlwend Elementary: Renato Durante, Music
Bernard Middle: Robert Post, Communication Arts
Margaret Buerkle Middle: Cathy Helfrich, Technology Literacy
Oakville Middle: Jennifer Rich, English Language Arts
Washington Middle: Gaby Naus, Art
Mehlville High: Michael Hodapp, Special School District – Social Studies
Oakville High: Rick Seim, Social Studies
SCOPE: Jennifer Sikich, Social Studies
District Teacher of the Year
This teacher was selected by the district’s administration to represent Mehlville in the Missouri Teacher of the Year program sponsored by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Christina Peterman, First Grade, Trautwein Elementary
Classified Employees of the Year
Each building selects an employee from staff nominations to be honored as its Classified Employee of the Year.
John Cary Early Childhood: Joan Cooper, Paraprofessional
Beasley Elementary: Pat Erxleben, Secretary
Bierbaum Elementary: Dave Clark, Head Custodian
Blades Elementary: Tim Woods, Special School District – Paraprofessional
Forder Elementary: Elizabeth Keeton, Special School District – Teacher Assistant
Hagemann Elementary: Whitney Shepherd, Custodian
Oakville Elementary: Kiki Karmi, Nurse
Point Elementary: Pam Burton, Special School District – Paraprofessional
Rogers Elementary: Tammy Dulle, Cafeteria Recess Monitor
Trautwein Elementary: Nancy Becker, Nurse
Wohlwend Elementary: Joann Fernandez, Special School District – Paraprofessional
Bernard Middle: Carl Lampe, Custodian
Margaret Buerkle Middle: Susan Abernathy, Secretary
Oakville Middle: Gerri Gettings, Evening Custodian
Washington Middle: Micki Shoults, Cafeteria Manager
Mehlville High: Kelly Brown, Head Custodian
Oakville High: Lynn Britt, Secretary
SCOPE: John Klevorn, Custodian
Central Office: Rita Brindley, Receptionist
Jefferson Barracks: Roger Allen, General Maintenance
Transportation: Joe Huster, Shop Manager
Employee Service Awards
Each year employees are honored for reaching milestones in their service to the district.
20 Years of Service
Blades Elementary: Christina Tinker, Fifth Grade
Blades Elementary: Renee Zerwig, Fourth Grade
Forder Elementary: Margie Shaughnessy, Reading Specialist
Hagemann Elementary: Phyllis Ackfeld, Second Grade
Hagemann Elementary: Amy Hawkins, First Grade
Rogers Elementary: Cathy Black, Physical Education
Bernard Middle: Sandra Baumgarten, School Food & Nutrition Services Technician
Bernard Middle: Shirley Bozler, School Food & Nutrition Services Technician
Bernard Middle: Vicki Winter, Science
Oakville High: Jean Pfeifer, Science
Oakville High: Paula Martin, Music Vocal
Oakville High: Donna Unterreiner, Librarian
Central Office: Linda Boyher, Interdistrict Services Secretary
Central Office: Mary Ann McKinney, School Food & Nutrition Services Coordinator
Jefferson Barracks: Yvonne Morris, Director of Learning Resources/Instructional Technology
25 Years of Service
John Cary Early Childhood: Gail Schilling, Parents as Teachers
John Cary Early Childhood: Victoria Sullivan, Early Childhood Special Education
Oakville Elementary: Lori Irvin, Second Grade
Oakville Elementary: Mary Kernen, Second Grade
Trautwein Elementary: Yvette Bosma, School Food & Nutrition Services Technician
Margaret Buerkle Middle: Cynthia Eatherton, Language Arts
Mehlville High: Michael Ghormley, Mathematics
Mehlville High: Susan Hurt, Physical Education
30 Years of Service
Bierbaum Elementary: Betty O’Brien, Reading Specialist
Blades Elementary: Ginny Wolschlager, School Food & Nutrition Services Technician
Point Elementary: Kathy Langreder, Second Grade
Point Elementary: Chris Wilson, Instructional Technology Assistant
Oakville Middle: Steven Wymore, Industrial Arts
Central Office: Steven Lee, Information Technology Director
40 Years of Service
Beasley Elementary: Pat Erxleben, Secretary
10-Year Volunteers
District schools nominate individuals who have donated their time and efforts to the serving the district and its students for at least 10 years.
Trautwein Elementary: Nancy Otso
Mehlville High: Sandy Maulin
Retirement
The district honors its retiring teachers and staff members for their dedication and service to the district and its students throughout their careers.
John Cary Early Childhood: Kathie Fuchs, Principal
John Cary Early Childhood: Gail Schilling, Parent Educator
Beasley Elementary: Pat Erxleben, Secretary
Blades Elementary: Janet Boehm, School Food & Nutrition Services Technician
Point Elementary: Suzanne Ehrlichmann, Vocal Music
Point Elementary: Susan Gould, School Food & Nutrition Services Technician
Point Elementary: Sheila Murphy, Guidance
Point Elementary: Lisa Roddy, Kindergarten
Point Elementary: Chris Wilson, Instructional Technology Assistant
Rogers Elementary/Forder Elementary: Susan Kettler, Librarian
Trautwein Elementary: Kathy Shelton, Fifth Grade
Bernard Middle: Phil Milligan, Principal
Oakville Middle: Allyson Maupin, Social Studies
Mehlville High: Suzanne Duffey, Mathematics
Oakville High: Danny Dillard, Custodian
Central Office: Judy David, Secretary
Central Office: Dr. Connie Hurst-Bayless, Assistant Superintendent – Curriculum
Jefferson Barracks: Mary Blessing, Technology Trainer
Jefferson Barracks: Thomas Voss, Groundskeeper
Transportation: Harriet Hopkins, Bus Monitor
Transportation: Sharon Schmelig, Bus Monitor