Anna Faltermeier/The Kearney Courier Debbie Goss, who is retiring as Kearney High School counselor, gets a hug from Tracy Fields during Kearney School District’s retirement celebration May 8 at Kearney Junior High School. The program honored seven staff members retiring at the end of this year.
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Retiring educators honored by district
Tonnie Ball
22 years of service
first grade
Kearney Elementary
“Tonnie is creative and hard working,” Nanette Stout said.
Debbie Chapman
9 years of service
librarian
Kearney Junior High
“Debbie is a saint,” said Randy Wepler. “I am proud to have considered her my friend for 24 years.”
Janet Delsemme
21 years of service
fourth grade
Southview Elementary
“Janet finds something to love about every single student,” Melanie Brock said. “I never once heard her complain.”
Debra George
33 years of service
second grade
Hawthorn Elementary
“Debra has to be the most organized person I know,” Helen Gustafson said. “She has a strong work ethic and was even nominated for an excellence in teaching award in 2006 for her dedication to students.”
Debbie Goss
33 years of service
counselor
Kearney High
“Debbie’s impact on kids is amazing,” Tracy Fields said. “Her wisdom and dedication will be missed.”
Chuck Minor
7 years of service
social studies
Kearney High
“When I first interviewed with Chuck, I reached out to shake his hand and said, ‘Pleased to meet you, Coach Minor.’ He told me to call him Chuck,” Andy Gustafson said. “That says a lot about him as a person. He’s just a down-to-earth jokester.”
Daryl Rinne
20 years of service
principal
Kearney High
“Daryl is a dependable, rock solid, loyal kind of guy,” Randy Smith said. “He’s very knowledgeable and well liked.”
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22 years of service
first grade
Kearney Elementary
“Tonnie is creative and hard working,” Nanette Stout said.
Debbie Chapman
9 years of service
librarian
Kearney Junior High
“Debbie is a saint,” said Randy Wepler. “I am proud to have considered her my friend for 24 years.”
Janet Delsemme
21 years of service
fourth grade
Southview Elementary
“Janet finds something to love about every single student,” Melanie Brock said. “I never once heard her complain.”
Debra George
33 years of service
second grade
Hawthorn Elementary
“Debra has to be the most organized person I know,” Helen Gustafson said. “She has a strong work ethic and was even nominated for an excellence in teaching award in 2006 for her dedication to students.”
Debbie Goss
33 years of service
counselor
Kearney High
“Debbie’s impact on kids is amazing,” Tracy Fields said. “Her wisdom and dedication will be missed.”
Chuck Minor
7 years of service
social studies
Kearney High
“When I first interviewed with Chuck, I reached out to shake his hand and said, ‘Pleased to meet you, Coach Minor.’ He told me to call him Chuck,” Andy Gustafson said. “That says a lot about him as a person. He’s just a down-to-earth jokester.”
Daryl Rinne
20 years of service
principal
Kearney High
“Daryl is a dependable, rock solid, loyal kind of guy,” Randy Smith said. “He’s very knowledgeable and well liked.”