Ray-Pec Community,
On Tuesday we had the opportunity to celebrate our finalists for 2022 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year at a fantastic event at the High School commons.
Ms. Shaniece Wise was selected as the 2022 Ray-Pec Teacher of the Year, and Mr. Sam Myers was selected as the 2022 Support Staff Employee of the Year.
Shaniece teaches fifth grade at Timber Creek Elementary School and was nominated by several students. She has been in that position for three years. She also taught third grade for two years at Timber Creek. Before coming to Ray-Pec, she taught for one year in the Concordia R-2 School District. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Central Missouri. She is pursuing a master’s degree in school counseling from UCM.
Sam is a paraprofessional at Eagle Glen Elementary School and was nominated by a teacher and a student. He has been in this position since 2018. After a career of more than 20 years in senior Information Technology positions, Sam retired in May 2016. During his career, he worked for Waddell & Reed, IBM, and Sprint. After retiring, he led and served on multiple mission trips and volunteered with several non-profit organizations before becoming a para.
Both honorees are incredibly well-deserving and were selected from a very strong pool of finalists. The Teacher of the Year finalists were:
-
Jenni Beck, Raymore Elementary
-
Colleen Bennett, Peculiar Elementary
-
Sarah Hanf, Creekmoor Elementary
-
Angie LaSala, Raymore Elementary
-
Erin Lyon, Ray-Pec High School
-
Haley Mathis, Ray-Pec South Middle School
-
Rachel McClain, Ray-Pec South Middle School
-
Jennifer Ramirez, Ray-Pec Academy
-
Kim Rice, Bridle Ridge Elementary
-
Jory Williamson, Ray-Pec East Middle School
The Support Staff Employee of the Year finalists were:
-
Diana Boos, custodian, Creekmoor Elementary
-
Dinah Covey, secretary, Ray-Pec High School
-
Gigi Duran, child nutrition, Stonegate Elementary
-
Raymond Fann, maintenance, Buildings and Grounds
-
Terri Greufe, nurse, Bridle Ridge Elementary
-
Karla Heinrich, secretary, Raymore Elementary
-
Pam Horner, paraprofessional, Eagle Glen Elementary
-
Kristi Patterson, secretary, Ray-Pec East Middle School
-
Crystal Sheppard, child nutrition, Stonegate Elementary
These 21 Ray-Pec Teachers and Staff members represent the best of what makes the Ray-Pec School District a great place for students to learn and grow. As we approach Teacher and Staff Appreciation week from May 2 to 6, I invite you to join me in thanking those who have been instrumental in your child’s education this year. We have so many things to be thankful for, especially our incredible teachers and support staff members in every role in this district.
Thank you for entrusting your children to the Ray-Pec School District.
Mike Slagle
