Walnut Valley USD Rolls Out Red Carpet for 2024 Retirees

WALNUT, CA—Walnut Valley USD paid tribute to the outstanding Class of 2024 retirees during a May 1 ceremony.

A total of 33 employees including teachers, classified personnel, and administrators were recognized with personal tributes for outstanding dedication to students and schools.

“We are proud to recognize their exceptional contributions and achievements,” said Dr. Diane Perez, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources who co-hosted the event with Human Resources Director Dr. Seth Bond.

Retirees walked the red carpet during the ceremony hosted at Diamond Bar High School to receive gifts including an engraved hourglass award, sash, and certificates from local officials.

“The 2024 retirees have amassed a remarkable 978 years of service to Walnut Valley,” Bond shared.

“This is an incredible class of retirees that have done so many wonderful things and are seriously irreplaceable!” lauded Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor.

“Enjoy your retirement and best wishes!”

Congratulations to the following retiring staff members: Judy Ameluxen, Elementary Physical Education Teacher, Educational Services, 37 Years of Service; Jennifer Chavaria, Nutrition Services Worker I, Nutrition Services/Suzanne Middle School, 19 Years of Service; Luz Chavez, Instructional Aide II Special Education, Suzanne Middle School, 24 Years of Service; Roxanne Dennen, Kindergarten Teacher, Westhoff Elementary, 31 Years of Service; Lisa Donee, English Teacher, Walnut High School, 33 Years of Service; Filna Fontejon, Accounting Specialist, Fiscal Services, 26 Years of Service; Patti Foster, Budget Analyst (Confidential), Fiscal Services, 19 Years of Service; Linda Freedman, Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA), Induction, Educational Services, 36 Years of Service; Kelli Gile, Public Information Specialist, Community Resources, 25 Years of Service; Frances Gomez, Lead Preschool Teacher, Child Care & Preschool Programs, 28 Years of Service; Sergio Hauptmann, Spanish Teacher, Walnut High School, 25 Years of Service; Lori Huckler, 5th Grade Teacher, Collegewood Elementary, 36 Years of Service; Gary Imai, Social Studies Teacher, Chaparral Middle School, 35 Years of Service; Mary “Angela” Jackson, Custodian I, Diamond Bar High School, 26 Years of Service; Patricia Johnson, Preschool Teacher, Child Care & Preschool Programs, 15 Years of Service; Julie Jones, Administrative Secretary (Confidential), Human Resources, 22 Years of Service; Peggy Laine, Text Book Clerk, Diamond Bar High School, 27 Years of Service; Harrison Lindsey, Campus Security Officer, Diamond Bar High School, 38 Years of Service; Dena Lordi, Math/Theory of Knowledge Teacher, Diamond Bar High School, 36 Years of Service; Mark Lytle, Speech Pathologist, Evergreen Elementary School, 11 Years of Service; Brenda Moscoso, 1st Grade Teacher, Vejar Elementary School, 17 Years of Service; Celia Moynihan, Director of Fiscal Services, Fiscal Services, 34 Years of Service; Kelly Okamoto, Instructional Aide II Special Education, C.J. Morris Elementary School, 22 Years of Service; Lisa Pacheco, English Teacher, Diamond Bar High School, 25 Years of Service; Kevin Patterson, Grade Level Coordinator, Diamond Bar High School, 30 Years of Service; Diane Penticoff, 1st Grade Teacher, Quail Summit Elementary, 38 Years of Service, Ken Pillars, Lead Maintenance Worker, Maintenance, Operations, and Facilities, 7 Years of Service; Kathy Riddle, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher, Evergreen Elementary, 25 Years of Service; Margie Rios, School Administrative Assistant, Ron Hockwalt Academies, 36 Years of Service; Julie Salas, Grade Level Coordinator, Diamond Bar High School, 19 Years of Service; Leslie Schroerlucke, Music Teacher/Band Director, Chaparral Middle School, 23 Years of Service; Julie Sheldon, Induction Coordinator, Induction, Educational Services, 13 Years of Service; Kerri Springsteen, 5th Grade Teacher, Westhoff Elementary, 27 Years of Service; Janeene Stanley, Noon Aide, Evergreen Elementary, 17 Years of Service; Kuo-Ting Su, Noon Aide, Chaparral Middle School, 15 Years of Service; Criss Sykes, 3rd Grade Teacher, Quail Summit Elementary, 20 Years of Service; Daryl Ward, Physical Education Teacher, South Pointe Middle School, 31 Years of Service; Mabel Woken, 1st Grade Teacher, Evergreen Elementary, 36 Years of Service.

“We wish you good health and happiness as you off to begin your next chapter!’ Perez said.