The Duneland School Corporation celebrates excellence in education by selecting a Teacher of the Year at both the elementary and secondary, along with a classified staff member as Employee of the Year. Last month, community members voted to nominate their favorite teachers.
Now here are the finalists for teacher of the year:
Secondary Teachers:
Zeke Clark – Chesterton Middle School
Tina Clindaniel – Chesterton Middle School
Natalie Kaczmarski – Chesterton High School
Jordan Otto – Chesterton High School
Kirsten Reed – Chesterton High School
Patrick Ward – Chesterton High School
K-6 Teachers:
Nick Bamber – Liberty Intermediate School
Katie Curiel – Brummitt Elementary School
Maureen Hurst – Westchester Intermediate School
Cheryl Marrs – Bailly Elementary School
Britni Psimos – Jackson Elementary School
Breinne Ramker – Liberty Elementary School
Ashley Smith – Yost Elementary School
2024 DSC Employee of the Year Finalists
Here are the finalists for employee of the year:
Classified Employees:
Kim Balas – DSC Transportation
Bill Bowen – DSC Buildings/Maintenance
Kelly Karriman – CMS ExL Aide
Ron Wahl – DSC Buildings/Grounds
Betty Wheeler – WIS Head Custodian
Robert Williams – DSC Technology
Quint Yarber – DSC Buildings/Maintenance
The 2024 winners will be announced at the May 6, 2024 School Board meeting.
The winner will be shown in DSC publications, website, and social media and on a plaque displayed at Central Office. Winners will also receive a classroom/office door banner along with an award of $500. A selection panel representing students, parents, community members and district administration will interview and then select the Teachers of the Year and the Employee of the Year from the finalists during April.