Dresden, Tenn.–During the June 3 meeting of the Weakley County Schools Board, teachers who retired in 2020 and 2021 were recognized. The traditional end-of-year public recognition of the 2020 retirees was postponed due to COVID-19 closures and the transition last year to virtual meetings.
Recognitions included etched glass reminders of their tenure and catered small bites enjoyed after the meeting.
The 2020 retirees, the school from which they retired, and years of service are:
• Mike Bennett, Gleason School, 38 years
• Lisa Bukeavich, Sharon School, 31 years
• Darlene Connell, Dresden Middle, 23 ½ years
• Joyce Hale, Alternative School, 28 years
• Angie Hewett, Dresden Middle, 29 years
The 2021 retirees include several administrators. Below are the most recent retirees, last school placement, and years of service:
• Christy Bell, Martin Primary, 33 years
• Sandy Bennett, Gleason School, 31 years
• Debra Carden, Westview, 31 years
• Mary Lee Grossner, Martin Elementary, 30 years
• Jane Hudgins, assistant principal/literacy leader Martin Elementary, 27 years
• Jeff Kelley, teacher, then principal, then assistant superintendent of Weakley County Schools, 40 years
• P.K. Kelley, teacher then guidance counselor at Dresden High, 39 years
• Debbie Kerley, Westview, 16 years
• Anna Lowrance, Westview, 24 years
• Scott Moran, Dresden High, 37 years
• Brenda Randolph, Greenfield/Sharon guidance counselor, 12 years
• Karen Rickman, Gleason, 34 years
• Keith Unger, Martin Middle guidance counselor, 27 years
• Lee Ann Usery, Greenfield, 31 years
• Chuck West, teacher then principal at Dresden High, 43 years