Perry's Meinecke receives Rotary Teacher Award, staff members receive years of service awards

COURTESY OF PERRY SCHOOLS
Kevin Vidergar awards the Rotary Teacher of the Year Award to Perry High School's Lori Meinecke on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Kevin Vidergar awards the Rotary Teacher of the Year Award to Perry High School's Lori Meinecke on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

The Perry Community School District presented 53 staff members with years of service awards on Wednesday, May 22. The district also recognized five retiring staff members.

Kevin Vidergar presented the Rotary Teacher of the Year Award to Lori Meinecke. Before presenting the award, Vidergar said Meinecke "has been an exceptional educator in our district, particularly within the health/physical education department" for the past 25 years.

"Her unwavering dedication, remarkable teaching abilities, and outstanding support for her students and colleagues truly set her apart," he added. "This teacher embodies the qualities of an exemplary educator: dedication, passion, resilience, and leadership. Her impact extends far beyond the classroom, touching the lives of students, colleagues, and the entire school community."

Perry High School's math PLC group is recognized during a presentation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Perry High School's math PLC group is recognized during a presentation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Superintendent Clark Wicks also recognized Perry High School's math PLC (Professional Learning Community) group on May 22.

The following is a full list of the service and retirement awards:

Perry Schools staff members receive 5 years of service awards during a presentation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Perry Schools staff members receive 5 years of service awards during a presentation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

5 Years

  • Ryan Burger

  • Mari Butler Abry

  • Layce Chicoine

  • Michael Craig

  • Emelie Cross

  • Madison Gay

  • Veronica Gilreath

  • Kenneth Hegwood

  • Jeffrey Hidlebaugh

  • Jennifer Kempf

  • Holly Killmer

  • Alicia Klinehart

  • Amanda McDivitt

  • Felicia Moe

  • Aurora Rodriguez

  • Joshua Sass

  • Mackenzie Simpson

  • Broc Sorensen

  • Meladee Steele

  • Erica Stevenson

  • Don Thomas

  • Brandi Valdez

  • Katelyn Whelchel

  • Tessa Whitney

Perry Schools staff members receive 10 years of service awards during a presentation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Perry Schools staff members receive 10 years of service awards during a presentation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

10 Years

  • Shaylena Bell

  • Joy Berg

  • Lyndsey Buhrman

  • Jacob Enderton

  • Brienna Hayes

  • Jordan Lohman

  • Megan Maylum

  • Denise Mitchell

  • Randy Peterson

  • Devin Schroeder

  • Amy Skinner

Perry Schools staff members receive 15 years of service awards during a presentation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Perry Schools staff members receive 15 years of service awards during a presentation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

15 Years

  • Brennan Cleveland

  • Kristie Davis

  • Michelle Hager

  • Teresa Kresse

  • Corey Myers

  • Lena Pavlica

Perry Schools staff members receive 20 years of service awards during a presentation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Perry Schools staff members receive 20 years of service awards during a presentation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

20 Years

  • Luz Angelica Diaz-Cardenas

  • Andrew Hoyt

  • Sara Iben

  • Carla Wood

Perry Schools staff members receive 25 years of service awards during a presentation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Perry Schools staff members receive 25 years of service awards during a presentation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

25 Years

  • Robert Hidlebaugh

  • Dawn Higgins

  • Lori Meinecke

  • Cynthia Miner

  • Melissa Raskie

  • Roxanne Whitmore

Perry Schools staff members receive 30 years of service awards during a presentation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Perry Schools staff members receive 30 years of service awards during a presentation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

30 Years

  • Klista Meis

  • Lisa Schumacher

Retirees Kristine Finn, Diane Gibson, Jamison Blum and Leslie Mayhugh pose for a photo during a presentation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Not pictured, Joel Happel.
Retirees Kristine Finn, Diane Gibson, Jamison Blum and Leslie Mayhugh pose for a photo during a presentation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Not pictured, Joel Happel.

Retirees

Kristine Finn — 34 years, High School Special Education Instructor

Diane Gibson — 29 years, High School Social Studies Teacher

Jamison Blum — 28.5 years, High School Spanish Teacher

Leslie Mayhugh — 23 years, Elementary Art Teacher

Joel Happel — 19 years, High School Math Teacher

This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Perry Schools staff members receive years of service awards

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