Red Oak Schools Welcome New Staff for 2012 – 2013
Launch the media gallery 1 playerOrientation Day took place on Friday, August 11 with Terry Schmidt as the facilitator. Contributing to the special work day were Barbara Sims, Director of Curriculum & Instruction; Bob Deter, Director of Technology; Deb Drey, human resources; George Maher, Red Oak community booster; and Darrel Steven Carlyle, Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association.
Supt. Terry Schmidt commented, “The new employee group for 2012 – 2013 is not only one of the largest in recent years, it is a group that has many gifts and talents for the students of Red Oak Schools. Each person was hired to help our school district take more steps to excellence for all students.”
Front row left to right: Jill Sieh, Inman kindergarten; Rachel Lammert, Middle School social studies; Mandy Manz, Middle School language arts; Clara Shankle, Middle School special education, and Kevin Kilpatrick, Washington and Middle School vocal.
Middle row left to right: Arryn Blomstedt, Webster special education; Mindy Riibe, food service; Connie Geist, maintenance; Kathleen Mayes, High School and Middle School business; Meshell Billings, Inman kindergarten; Jacque Carlson, Webster paraeducator; and Miriam Hoeksema, ESL.
Back Row: Nathan Rouse, High School Spanish and ESL; Michael Meade, High School social studies; Bryan White, Middle School math; Dave Carlson, Middle School industrial technology; Tammi VanMeter, Middle School secretary; Shana Brown, Middle School special education; Melanie Sifford, Inman media center paraeducator; Bob Carlson, High School industrial technology; Michael Moran, Student Support Coordinator; Dan Black, High School instrumental music; Rebecca Bonnett, High School Spanish; and Kelen Panec, High School science.