Celebrating Our 2020-21 Years of Service Awards and Retirees

Retired: 6/30/21
Years of Service: 5
“Lynn, is an incredible educator. She is caring, supportive, and all the students/staff she has worked with over the years are so grateful for her. She makes the difference that we all strive to imitate. Over the years, Lynn has served in a number of districts; in a number of different roles even! This perspective is one of the traits that makes her so amazingly capable. We are going to miss you so much, Lynn. From the very bottom of our hearts, we wish for you all the free time you have so earned to spend with your grand babies and in your garden. Thank you for all you’ve done for kids!”
– Janelle Tuttle

Retired: 2/26/21
Years of Service: 40
“ESD 112 appreciates Kyla’s many years of service to students and schools across the ESD 112 region. She dedicated more than three decades of her life to working in the business services division and we wish her well in retirement.”
– Gavin Hottman

Retired: 1/29/21
Years of Service: 23
“As a consummate business management professional serving and building positive relationships with the children, the parents, the teachers and staff, and local school board members throughout the State, Bernice Sundby’s outstanding and compassionate contributions have only served to build stronger, more healthful, and more resilient local communities. The impacts of her service will continue to be long-lasting and impactful for each person who has had the opportunity to share their lives with her. At CSG we celebrate her remarkably powerful 5+ year contributions to our mission of building healthy communities for our future – together.”
– Kirk Pawlowski

Retired: 12/31/20
Years of Service: 24
“Drove students to/from the blind school and is truly missed by the students she served.”
– Jenny Kosaki

Retired: 7/31/20
Years of Service: 20
“Rose is an exceptional talent, with a combination of skill, tenacity, extensive experience, and humor. It was her vision that made TV Etc. and ESD video production what it is today. She is missed and we wish her happiness and relaxation in retirement.”
– Monique Dugaw

Retired: 8/6/20
Years of Service: 5
“Staff and students love Rick. He is flexible and always willing to take on any project to benefit students and our transition program at the CCYS.”
– Kevin Johnson

Retire Date: 6/30/21
Years of Service: 36
“Debbie is a teacher’s administrator. A former teacher turned administrator in special education, Debbie excelled in her ability to develop relationships with everyone she worked with. Talented and compassionate, Debbie’s retirement will leave a space not easy to fill, and our team and l will miss her smile, skills and spirit greatly.”
– Jeffrey Niess

Retire Date: 4/2/21
Years of Service: 26
“Loy’s knowledge and advocacy for the agency will be hard to replace. He has been a great thought partner for me and his colleagues; and, a great friend who I will miss. I most of all want to thank him for his dedication and support to the school districts of Southwest Washington.”
– Tim Merlino

Retire Date: 1/29/21
Years of Service: 27
“Dannett was a para-educator who loved working with students with special needs in the Special Education classroom at Trout Lake School for 27 years.”
– Benton Dorman

Retire Date: 1/22/21
Years of Service: 6
“Elaine has been an incredible support and colleague to all of us. Her dedication to students and the White Salmon Valley School District/ ESA will be greatly missed. Over the years, Elaine has supported a number of different students and families; all of whom simply adore her. We are so appreciative for Elaine’s expertise and care. So appreciate, that in fact, we let her retire and then promptly begged her to come back to help us in the middle of this crazy pandemic/Covid school year! This is a great example of who Elaine is…always putting her students first, always willing to help out, always ready to join a team and solve the hard problems. Thank you, Elaine, for all you do. We wish you the very best in retirement. For real this time!”
– Janelle Tuttle

Retire Date: 10/22/20
Years of Service: 3
“Joan worked in Early Intervention 0-3 for three years as a COTA – Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Joan had an easy-going manner and the families and children she worked with loved their visits from Joan.”
– Carol Hall

Retire Date: 7/31/20
Years of Service: 5
“33 years of experience school bus driver and was great with kids.”
– Jenny Kosaki

Retire Date: 6/18/21
Years of Service: 23
“Peggy has been the hallmark of ESD 112 Insurance Programs. During her 23 years, Peggy formed many friendships and set a great example for others in the art of costumer service. She knows the value of professional relationships and is loved and respected by superintendents, board members, vendors and colleagues. Peggy is generous, thoughtful and kind hearted. We will miss her!”
– Marnie Allen

Retire Date: 2/19/21
Years of Service: 5.5
“Transported students to the QUEST program and had an excellent rapport with parents/QUEST staff/students.”
– Jenny Kosaki

Retire Date: 1/29/21
Years of Service: 2
“His specialty was working with students who have severe behavioral issues and is missed by the families he served.”
– Jenny Kosaki

Retire Date: 12/31/20
Years of Service: 20
“Richard loves people and enjoys working with all of them.”
– Curtis Ellis

Retire Date: 7/31/20
Years of Service: 20
“Connie is an outstanding partner and assistant and was instrumental in my onboarding into the ESD 112. Her skills, compassion, organization and patience (with me) were amazing and a clear asset for our students and our staff. She is missed dearly.”
– Jeffrey Niess