Clarkston Community Schools’ retiring teachers and staff represent about 340 years of service.
‘It will be very difficult to replace you,? said school board President Stephen Hyer at the June 9 board meeting. ‘Thank you for your service.?
Those honored by the Board of Education as they retire from the district include:
Jean Bierlein, third-grade teacher, Independence Elementary, 29 years with the district;
Martha Blehm, custodian, Early Childhood Center/Administration Building, 29 years;
Suzanne Brown, special education paraprofessional, Clarkston Junior High School, 20 years;
Mary Comeau, caf? helper, Clarkston High School, 11 years;
Raymond Cooper, technology instructor, Clarkston Junior High School, 41 years;
Wanda Dodich, cook, Clarkston Junior High School, 13 years;
Lila Fletcher, reading aide, Springfield Plains Elementary, 12 years;
Joyce Morris, cook, Clarkston High School, 30 years;
Nina Nord, media paraprofessional, Sashabaw Middle School, 14 years;
Durelle Pitser, second-grade teacher, North Sashabaw Elementary, 22 years;
Theresa Soloman, science teacher, Clarkston Junior High School, 9 years;
Joan Swartout, second grade teacher, North Sashabaw Elementary, 23 years;
Dennis Templeton, science teacher, Clarkston High School, 35 years;
Walt Wyniemko, social studies teacher, Clarkston High School, 29 years; and
Carol Zorka, academic development specialist, Pine Knob Elementary, 24 years.
? Phil Custodio