ABERDEEN, S.D. – Aberdeen Public Schools employees were recognized Tuesday for their years of service to the school district. 

 The district honored employees who have reached 20, 25, 30 and 35 years with Aberdeen Public Schools. Honorees are listed below: 

  20 years:  

  • Linda White, TLC Teacher 
  • Kim Schaunaman, SPED Resource Room Teacher, Central High School 
  • Barb Magera, SPED Preschool/Autism Facilitator, Lincoln Elementary 
  • Carolyn Geyer, Language Arts Teacher, Holgate Middle School 
  • Camille Kaul, Assistant Superintendent 
  • Carla Sumption-Clark, Librarian, Simmons Elementary 
  • Renae Borchard, FACS Teacher, Central High School 
  • Jake Phillips, Assistant Principal, Central High School 
  • Tanya Dargatz, Math Teacher, Holgate Middle School 
  • Diane Leitheiser, FACS Teacher, Simmons Middle School 
  • Amy Teply, Administrative Assistant, Central High School  

25 years: 

  • Mark Glanzer, District Facilities Foreman 
  • Dawn Seiler, Athletic Director 
  • Ann Lacher, EA - SPED Opportunity, Holgate Middle School 
  • Aaron Sundberg, Custodian, Lincoln Elementary    

30 years: 

  • Jim Panerio, Music Teacher, Simmons Middle School 
  • Brad Christenson, Math Teacher, Central High School 
  • Kris McCafferty, SPED Resource Room Teacher, Simmons Middle School 
  • Barb Glanzer, Math Teacher, Central High School 
  • Mark Anderson, Athletics Administrative Assistant   

35 years: 

  • Brian Hatzenbeller, Head Custodian, Simmons Elementary 
  • Jason Sperle, Head Custodian, Holgate Middle School 
  • Gail Hanson, SPED Care Teacher, Simmons Elementary 
  • Robi Hagen, SPED Resource Room Teacher, Simmons Elementary 
  • Steve Markley, Fourth Grade Teacher, C.C. Lee Elementary 

About the Aberdeen Public School District 

The Aberdeen Public School District provides a comprehensive educational program to approximately 4,200 students in grades K-12, with a mission of empowering all students to succeed in a changing world. Our students receive the knowledge and skills necessary to reach their potential in a global community through high expectations of academic achievement; diverse educational opportunities; and community involvement in a safe, supportive environment. Learn more at aberdeen.k12.sd.us.