The QVSD Board of Directors would like to publicly recognize and thank this year’s staff, who are retiring. We would like congratulate the following employees for their exceptional service and dedication to our community, schools, and especially children.

Recognition goes to Bob Wheeler (middle and high school teacher and coach) with 44 years of service, April Tuttle (elementary teacher) with 42 years of service, Manuela Velasquez (Early Childhood Education Assistance teacher and Family Service Coordinator) with 25 years of services, Dale Nelson (bus driver) with 8 years of service, and Suzanne Davis (middle school Behavior Specialist) with 7 years of service.

Congratulations, and what an impact on the lives of our children and their future you have made! Our students will miss your smiles, compassion, and dedication!

Above from left to right: April Tuttle, Suzanne Davis, Manuela Velasquez and Bob Wheeler.

April Tuttle (Forks Elementary School teacher of 42 years) with former students who are now working for QVSD: (From left to right) Maria Barragan (ECEAP Lead Teacher); Alex Jacobson (Kindergarten Teacher); Jaelyn Wilson (ECEAP Asst. Teacher); Kendra Salazar (Para-Educator); April Tuttle (4th Grade Teacher); Cassie Romberg (FES Office Coordinator); Sarah Warner (4th Grade Teacher); Robert Warner (Para-educator); Nichole Johnson (3rd Grade Teacher); and Mercedes Flores (2nd Grade Teacher). Submitted Photos