The end of every school year includes a bittersweet farewell to valued employees heading off into retirement. This year, we bid best wishes to nearly three dozen employees comprising almost 730 years of service to Battle Ground students and our school communities. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for their many years of dedication to helping our students succeed and wish them well in their next journey.
(NOTE: Not all retiring employees choose to be recognized publicly)
SERVING 35 YEARS OR MORE IN BATTLE GROUND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Lynette Hofer - Benefits specialist at district office. 36 years.
Michael Thyron - Prairie High School German studies teacher. 35 years.
RaeDean Pimm - Human Resources substitute specialist. 34 years.
David Harding - First grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Primary. 33 years.
Brett Hope - Art specialist at Battle Ground High School. 32 years.
Lorri Sibley - Second grade teacher at Daybreak Primary School. 32 years.
Kathy Ferrier - Online learning coordinator at Battle Ground High School. 31 years.
Carmen Flores - Transportation and boundary secretary. 31 years.
SERVING 25-34 YEARS IN BATTLE GROUND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Marlys Smith - Family learning liaison at River HomeLink. 28 years.
Jane Blickenstaff - Second grade teacher at Tukes Valley Primary School. 25 years.
SERVING 15-24 YEARS IN BATTLE GROUND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Renee Shefchek - Human resources technician at district office. 24 years.
Marc Caughie - Third grade teacher at CAM Academy. 23 years.
James Mathis - Seventh grade teacher at Amboy Middle School. 23 years.
Kim Primley - Student information system coordinator at district office. 22 years.
Robin Kuehn - Basic education assistant at Daybreak Middle School. 21 years.
Kathleen Ogg - Kindergarten teacher at Pleasant Valley Primary School. 19 years.
Denny Waters - Battle Ground Public Schools superintendent. 18 years.
Pamela Hull - Fourth grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Primary School. 17 years.
SERVING UP TO 14 YEARS IN BATTLE GROUND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Kelly Eisman - Sixth grade teacher at River HomeLink. 14 years.
Ginger Martin - Sixth grade teacher at Laurin Middle School. 11 years.
Bobbette Nelson - Special program paraeducator at Prairie High School. 11 years.
Becky Swanson - Art specialist at Chief Umtuch Middle School. 9 years.
Janet Chapman - Student records technician at district office. 8 years.
Rhonda Haag - School librarian at Glenwood Heights Primary School. 8 years.
Joan Campbell - Fifth grade teacher at Laurin Middle School. 7 years.
Grant Wagner - Resource room teacher at River HomeLink. 7 years.
