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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 (NORTH OKANAGAN-SHUSWAP)
School District No. 83 Presents Service Awards to Employees Celebrating 20 or 30 Years

June 22, 2023

Employees who celebrated 20 or 30 years with the school district were recognized with a small ceremony at the School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) Board of Education meeting on Tuesday (June 20).

Assistant Superintendent Ryan Brennan presented boxed pens to those in attendance who have been with the district for 20 years and plaques for 30 years. Afterwards there was a short break for congratulations and cake before the Board meeting resumed.


Mark Wehner (20 year), Trina Kelsey (20 year), Alex Seal (30 year), and John Quilty (30 year) along with Superintendent Donna Kriger and Board Chair Marianne VanBuskirk

Recognized for 20 Year Awards:

  • Jong Ae Han, Ranchero, Secretary
  • Lana Binder, North Canoe, Indigenous Education Worker
  • Jason Inkster, A.L. Fortune, Teacher
  • Trina Kelsey, Jackson, Learning Resource Teacher
  • Tammy McPherson, Shuswap Middle, Teacher
  • Michael O'Brien, Len Wood, Teacher
  • Kimberly Poirier, Len Wood, Teacher
  • Tara Stanley, A.L. Fortune, Secretary
  • Krista Thomas, Pleasant Valley Secondary, Indigenous Teacher
  • Mark Wehner, District Education Support Centre, Computer Network Technician

Recognized for 30 Year Awards:

  • Chris Harrington, Sullivan, Teacher
  • John (Jake) Jakobsen, Salmon Arm West, Teacher
  • Tammy Meerza, Hillcrest, Teacher 
  • John Quilty, Sullivan, Teacher
  • Alex Seal, Jackson, Teacher 

For more information

School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
P.O. Box 129 ~ 341 Shuswap St. S.W
Salmon Arm British Columbia
Canada V1E 4H9
www.sd83.bc.ca


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