Welcome aboard to new staff at Stockbridge Community Schools
by Mary Jo David
On August 13, the cafeteria at the Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School was abuzz with excitement and activity as returning and new staff assembled for a Welcome Back Breakfast. Near the top of the morning’s agenda was time spent introducing—and welcoming—new staff members.
All photos by Steve Keskes, director of Grants and Academic Innovation
Smith Elementary:
New Smith Elementary staff, left to right, Emily Hoard (1st grade), Hannah Gutting (student teacher, 2nd grade), and Kyle Lilley (kindergarten), are welcomed by Smith principal Brad Edwards (right). Not pictured: New 1st grade teacher Sheila Queener.
Heritage School:
Principal Meghan Kunzelman (right) welcomes new Heritage staff, left to right, Andrea Maples (4th grade) and Geoffrey Gauthier (6th grade).
Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School
Left to right: Jr./Sr. High School principal, Jeff Trapp, welcomes new staff, including Heather McNaughton (special education), Bonnie Davis (English), and Sara Steinkraus (paraprofessional).
Transportation:
Transportation supervisor Nikki Clear welcomes new bus driver Niki Heiman (right). Not pictured: New driver Kaycee Hurt.
Technology:
Aidan Scott (left) is welcomed to the Technology team by Michael Partridge (right), ISD director of information technology.
Mary Jo David
Mary Jo David is a longtime writer and editor who moved to Gregory in 2018. She and her husband, Gary Hicks, are enjoying life in the country, including the Stockbridge Community News.