KUSD Launches Weeklong Employee Recognition Celebrating Years of Service

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KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District is recognizing employees this week who have reached milestone years of service, honoring staff across the district for their continued commitment to students, families and the community.

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The weeklong celebration, known as “Recognition Week,” features daily announcements highlighting employees based on years of service, beginning Monday with those reaching 5 and 10 years with the district.

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District officials say additional recognitions will follow throughout the week, including 15- and 20-year milestones on Tuesday, 25- and 30-year milestones on Wednesday, and 35- and 40-year milestones on Thursday. The week concludes Friday with “Spark” award winners and “Friends in Education” honorees.

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Below are the first groups of employees recognized Monday.

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Michael Axthelm-Bradford
Kelli Griffin-Bradford
William Lynch-Bradford
Alison Merritt-Bradford
Gloria Morales-Bradford
Maria Sabourin-Bradford
Halee Schaefer-Bradford
Danielle Shumann-Bradford
Tamara Weathersby-Bradford
Jean Goedel-Bullen

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Kayla Larsen-Bullen
Daniel Perron-Bullen
Cameron Sponenberg-Bullen
Hannah Tryban-Bullen
Catherine Vaughn-Bullen
Rhea Burks-ESC
Kolar Chamberlain-ESC
Timothy Harris-ESC
Brian Hennig-ESC
Eric Mulder-ESC

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Daniel Noonan-ESC
Belinda Petkovic-ESC
Annette Ruffalo-ESC
Tami Runyard-ESC
Jeffrey Wroblewski-ESC
Dakota Roberts-Forest Park
Juliet Bohaczek-Frank
Stephanie Durfey-Frank
Jacob Bohlman-Grant
Samantha Stefferud-Grant

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Heather Bower-Bradford
Nicole Ferrille-Bradford
Christi Geidner-Bradford
Curtis Goettge-Bradford
David Koel-Bradford
Brandon Menor-Bradford
Nathan Sabin-Bradford
Brian Schulz-Bradford
Noel Zanotti-Bradford
Rishana Alexandrescu-Brass

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Scott Crossett-Bullen
Ric English-Bullen
Daniel Wahl-Bullen
Francesca Angel-ESC
Ryan Binninger-ESC
Joseph Bredek-ESC
Delana Davis-ESC
Michael Graziani-ESC
Erin Roethe-ESC
Marivel Saldana-ESC

Lisa Salo-ESC
Wanda Castelli-Forest Park
Courtney Gotz-Forest Park
Rebecca Zigmond-Forest Park
Mandy Fischer-Frank
Trisha Kochersperger-Grewenow
Amy Prondzinski-Grewenow
Daniel Lohner-Harvey
Sara Meyer-Harvey
Erika Lequia-Indian Trail

Additional honorees will be published daily as KUSD continues its Recognition Week celebrations.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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