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Battle Ground Public Schools wants to thank these valued employees who are heading into retirement this year. This list comprises 1,051 years of service to Battle Ground students and our school communities. We wish each of them the best and our heartfelt appreciation for many years of dedication to helping our students succeed.

Served more than 40 years in BGPS

• Marilou Nellor, eighth grade math and history teacher. Served 46 years with Battle Ground Public Schools, including 43 in the same classroom at Laurin Middle School.

Served 35-40 years in BGPS

• Kim Hamilton, school psychologist at Daybreak Middle School. Served 39 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Barbara Watts, special program paraeducator at Maple Grove Primary. Served 38 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Elizabeth Swanson, Spanish teacher at Battle Ground High School. Served 36 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Nancy Barney, third grade teacher at Yacolt Primary. Served 35 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Kristine Glock, third grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Primary. Served 35 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Sheryl Piper, counselor at Battle Ground High School. Served 35 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Jean Potter-Openshaw, third grade teacher at Daybreak Primary. Served 35 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

Served 25-34 years in BGPS

• Nancy Kimbell, first grade teacher at Yacolt Primary School. Served 34 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Lynn Davey, custodian at Daybreak Middle School. Served 33 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Trudy Storey, paralegal at the district office. Served 33 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Steve Rhodes, counselor at Prairie High School. Served 32 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Guy Brown, physical education teacher at Chief Umtuch Middle School. Served 30 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Dean Rintala, seventh grade teacher at Amboy Middle School. Served 30 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Kurt Sitton, automotive teacher at Prairie High School. Served 30 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Mary Metcalf, English teacher at Battle Ground High School. Served 27 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Denise Farnham, basic education assistant at CAM Academy. Served 25 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Mark Graue, social studies teacher at Battle Ground High School. Served 25 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Jennifer Lindbo, eighth grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Middle School. Served 25 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

Served 20-24 years in BGPS

• Curtis Costanza, eighth grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Middle School. Served 24 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Julia Griffith, health and fitness instructor at Laurin Middle School. Served 24 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Denise Vonk, human resources administrative assistant at the district office. Served 24 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Laura Walsh, special education with the Futures program at Battle Ground High School. Served 24 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Chief Master Sergeant Chuck Shannon, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor at Battle Ground High School. Served 22 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Gail Taylor, speech language pathologist at Pleasant Valley Primary School. Served 21 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Virginia Clement, instructional coach at Chief Umtuch Middle School. Served 20 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Robin Linn Harper, English language teacher at River HomeLink. Served 20 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

• Linda Potter, paraeducator at Maple Grove Primary School. Served 20 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.