Honoring Careers in Education

The Rockford Education Foundation recognizes the dedication and hard work of career educators retiring from the Rockford Area Schools. We thank them for touching the lives of thousands of students and their families.

Click on the names below to read their interviews:

Becky Miller2023
Stephen Petroski2023
Shelley Slaker2023
Dennis Walsh2023
Randy Griffith
2022
Julie Lingo2022
Ruth Durand2022
Judy Peterson2022
Dawn Hedelson
2021
Sally Martinson2021
Janel Koosman – 2021
Stacy Welborn2021
Judith Anthony2021
Lloyd Walters2021
Stephanie Seiler2021
Tess Stavlo2021
Bruce Koenen2019
Mark Vatnsdal2018
Nola Raymond
2017
Sandy Strozyk
– 2017
Patricia Biermann – 2017
Steven Vogt – 2016
Jeanne Van Drasek
 – 2015

Audrey Faust – 2015
Bonnie McLearen – 2015
Terry Schroeder – 2015