On the morning of Tuesday, May 21 the Beresford School District honored its staff for their years of dedicated service at a Recognition Breakfast. The District also honored their four retirees after school on May 21 at an Open House at the Bridges.
The following staff members were honored with retirement and service awards for their commitment to the education of children in the Beresford School District. Please click on the following link to see all of the pictures from the awards presentation: https://5il.co/7swg
District Retirement Awards
Mrs. Dawn Coggins, MS/HS Technology Teacher
(30 years in education—30 years at Beresford High School)
Ms. Pamela Conklin, MS/HS Special Education Teacher
(33 years in education—28 years at Beresford High School)
Mrs. Ginny Gustad, Technology Coordinator
(23 years in education—10 years in the Beresford School District)
Mr. Kevin Nelson, Elementary School Principal
(37 years in education—22 years at Beresford Elementary School)
30 Year Service Awards
Mrs. Dawn Coggins, MS/HS Technology Teacher
Mrs. Rhonda Peterson, Business Office Administrative Assistant
Mr. Jan Antonson, North Campus Custodian
25 Year Service Award
Mrs. Tricia Diefendorf, MS/HS Special Education Aide
20 Year Service Awards
Mrs. Ann Kropuenske, Kindergarten Teacher
Ms. Stephanie Schoellerman, Second Grade Teacher
Mr. Rob Wilson, MS Social Studies Teacher
Mr. Jim Kribell, Transportation Director
20 Year Service Award
Mrs. Donna Neuman, MS Language Arts Teacher
15 Year Service Awards
Mr. Brian Field, Superintendent
Mrs. Shellie Pratt, MS/HS Guidance Counselor
10 Year Service Award
Mrs. Ginny Gustad, Technology Coordinator
5 Year Service Awards
Mrs. Mara Eriksen, Elementary School Special Education Teacher
Miss Audrey Graber, High School Spanish Teacher
Mrs. Becky Jensen, HS Math Teacher
Mrs. Noelle Muller, MS Reading Teacher
Mrs. Bridget Twedt, MS/HS Ag Education Teacher
Mrs. Stephanie Voss, Fifth Grade Teacher
Mr. Dave Neuman, SC Custodian
Mrs. Lois Savey, Elementary Special Education Aide
The District also recognized its teacher candidates from the University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University for the impact they had on our students, staff, and schools during the 2018-19 school year and wished them the best in their future careers:
Miss Mackenzie Kopren—4th Grade
Miss Olivia Bruening—2nd Grade
Mrs. Katherine Coffeen-Spencer—2nd Grade
Miss Theresa Godlewski—MS/HS Math
Mr. Andrew Gray—K-12 P.E. & Health
Mr. Taylor Hento—MS/HS Social Studies
Mr. Joseph Mazour—K-12 P.E. & Health
Mr. Jacob Meyer—5th Grade
Mr. Kevin Styles—HS English
Mr. Matt Taverna—HS English
Miss Haley Unzen—Kindergarten
Miss Lesley Soles—MS/HS Ag Education
Mr. Austin Herrboldt—5-12 Band
The District also recognized its staff members who are leaving at the conclusion of the 2018-19 school year. The District thanked them for their service to our students, staff, and schools and wished them the best in their future endeavors:
Mrs. Stephanie Hofer—Elementary SPED Aide
Mrs. Nancy Larson—Elementary SPED Aide
Mrs. Mara Eriksen—Elementary SPED Teacher
Mr. Dalton Hannasch—Spanish IAM Teacher
Mr. Jim Kribell—Transportation Director
Mr. Chris Tucker—SC Custodian
The 2019-20 school year will commence with students on Wednesday, August 21.