Lake County Gazette

The retiring class of 2025 from Westminster Public Schools has contributed a remarkable 397 years of combined service to students and families. This significant milestone will be celebrated at the annual Retirement Celebration on Monday, May 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Westminster High School Café.

Chartwells will cater the event, where each retiree will receive a personalized scrapbook, crystal globe, and flower arrangement. The occasion is open to all who wish to attend and extend their best wishes to these dedicated professionals as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.

The list of retirees for the class of 2024-25 includes:

- Beth Antal | Creative Arts Teacher- Art

- Tige Asnicar | Director of Student Services

- Thomas Baum | Physical Education Teacher

- Ruth Blan | Administrative Assistant

- Gergana Bluejay | Custodian

- Laura Borquez | Secretary to Principal

- Diana Briels | Bus Driver

- Jacqueline Brungardt | Special Services Assistant

- Steven Burback | Athletic Trainer

- Michael Carlson | Administrator on Special Assignment

- Melissa Castillo | Administrative Assistant

- Debra Colunga-Vazquez | Building Aide

- Lana Cooper | Instructional Service Coordinator

- Rodney Fredericksen | Head Custodian

- Deborah-Lee French | Classroom Teacher

- Geraldine Grauer | Special Services Assistant

- Malgorzata Lewandowski | Classroom Teacher

- Gregory Mattei | Social Studies Teacher

- Rachel Menzies-Perez | Classroom Teacher

- Sharon Miller | Custodian

- Martin Mushrush | Systems Administrator

- Sandra Nees | Chief Financial Officer

- Pamela Nelson | Professional Technical Support

- James Paris | Math Teacher

- Pete Rodriguez | General Education Assistant (Student Services)

- Pamela Stephenson | Office Assistant

- Sheila Zissimos | Special Services Assistant