Buckeye Career Center recognizes employees

The awards, announced by Superintendent Bob Alsept, included perfect attendance, first-year survival, years of service and retirement

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Bob Everett, left, Linda Northrop, Gale Stull, Sandy Moss, Debbie Bennett and Scott Doak.

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Published May 29, 2026 - 9:01 a.m.

Several Buckeye Career Center employees were recognized for service achievements during the 2025-26 school year.

The awards, announced by Superintendent Bob Alsept, included perfect attendance, first-year survival, years of service and retirement.

Perfect attendance recipients were Amanda Busby, Dennis Duncan, Michele Elliott, Joshua Jump, Tami Mitchell, Carter Page, Mike Recketenwalt, Scot Rutledge, Bobi Thompson, Terry Thompson and Tim Walter.

First-year survival awards, for employees who began at Buckeye Career Center or changed positions, went to Lisa Ashbaugh, Brandon Begue, Amanda Busby, Darrin Castello, Jeremy Connor, Marissa Craig, Michele Elliott, Justin Fellers, Joe Fetty, Ryan Hawk, Melissa McKibben, Tracy Napier, Carter Page, Mollie Parisi, Greg Rees and Kim Varney.

Employees honored for 10 years of service were Jamie Garber, Jennifer Robinson, Ken Stocker and Travis Edie.

Employees honored for 20 years of service were Robin Benedict and Mike Starlin.

Employees honored for 30 years of service were Scott Doak, Tim Sheehy, Jake Kula and Ryan Irwin.

Retirees for the 2025-26 school year were Debbie Bennett, Scott Doak, Bob Everett, Linda Northrop, Sandy Moss, Cheryl Ramos and Gale Stull.

The honorees were celebrated May 28, the final working day for teaching staff members for the school year.

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