Northshore Celebrates its 2024-25 Retirees

Congratulations to the 59 Northshore staff members who have retired or are planning to soon retire from the Northshore School District. These individuals have collectively served schools and students for approximately 1,354 years. Congratulations on the significant impact you have made to the students and families of our district!

On May 29, retirees gathered together to celebrate their years of service and retirement during a district recognition event.

During the event, many of the retirees, their colleagues, and school leaders shared messages and memories from their years of service.

“My biggest joy is when I see former students come back to visit and see how well they are doing,” said Inglemoor High School teacher and coach David Allemeier. Allemeier spent 46 years teaching.

“Before each school year I made each student on my incoming class list a wood name plaque,” said Crystal Springs Elementary teacher Matthew Wright, who taught for 34 years. “I liked making these before they came to my room so they would see their name hanging on the wall the first day. It would stay on the wall all year, and then I would give it to them on the last day of school. So many students, sometimes 20 years after being in my room, would tell me they still have the wood name tag. Over my career I routed about 800 of these for my students.”

“Definitely my favorite memory here has been the people I've worked with!” said Ann Rolf, Accounting Manager, with 23 years supporting schools and 7 years in Northshore. “Such a great group of people who care about their work, as well as one another!”

Superintendent Michael Tolley, himself a retiree this year, shared his appreciation for his fellow retirees.

“Your dedication and commitment will be felt for years and years to come, and you are deeply appreciated,” Tolley said. “Regardless of your role in Northshore, your contributions to our school district have made a difference. Know that you will always have a special place in the Northshore family.”

Congratulations to all of Northshore’s retirees (years reported represent service in education):

• David Allemeier / Inglemoor High School / Teacher / 46 years 
• Katrina Allemeier / Inglemoor High School / Teacher / 35 years 
• James Berry / Maintenance and Operations / Welder / 19 years 
• Karyn Brady / Northshore Learning Options / Teacher / 13 years 
• Jo Callaghan / Special Education / Psychologist / 42 years 
• Marcella Charters / Bothell High School / Teacher / 30 years 
• Barbara Chessler / Special Education / Occupational Therapist / 27 years 
• Jay Clark / Technology / Analyst Information Systems / 4 years 
• Leslie Connor / Northshore Learning Options / Teacher / 20 years 
• Nancy Dodson / Canyon Park Middle / Teacher / 37 years 
• Adra Davy / Teaching & Learning / Assistant Director / 26 years 
• Howard English / NSD / Substitute Teacher / 8 years
• Janice Finch / Moorlands Elementary / Teacher / 25 years 
• Valerie Frazier / Wellington Elementary / Paraeducator / 25 years 
• Elizabeth Freemantle / Bothell High School / Teacher / 29 years 
• Rebecca Fukuda / Arrowhead Elementary / Dean of Students / 19 years 
• Jane Gesell / Special Education / Paraeducator / 10 years 
• Rebecca Goodman / Inglemoor High School / Counseling Office / 11 years 
• Susan Hadreas / Woodmoor Elementary / Teacher / 35 years 
• Cindi Haller / Kenmore Middle School / Teacher / 9 years 
• Shannan Hayes / Canyon Park Middle School / Paraeducator / 23 years 
• Lori Hendricks / Bothell High School / Office Manager / 25 years 
• Cathy Hink / Moorlands Elementary / Teacher / 23 years 
• Trulie Honegger / Kenmore Elementary / Teacher / 9 years 
• Colleen Johnson / Fernwood Elementary / Teacher / 26 years 
• Richard Kobylka / Inglemoor High School / Paraeducator / 9 years 
• Virginia Krochmalny / Inglemoor High School / Counselor / 18 years 
• Lori Ley / Bothell High School / Teacher / 34 years 
• Elizabeth Lund / Inglemoor High School / Teacher / 8 years 
• Dawn Mark / NSD/NCHS / Administrator/Teacher / 32 years 
• Jackie McCollough / Special Education / Paraeducator / 7 years 
• Dianna McCoy / Special Education / Specialist SLP / 27 years 
• Rhonda McGee / North Creek High School / Teacher / 28 years 
• Nancy McQueen / Woodin Elementary / Paraeducator / 12 years 
• Alexander McTavish / Innovation Lab High School / Teacher / 28 years 
• Allen Miedema / Technology / Executive Director / 33 years 
• Lisa Migliore / Special Education / Paraeducator / 24 years 
• Scott Miller / Leota Middle School / Teacher / 22 years 
• Michael Murphy / NSD / Grounds / 29 years 
• Paul Narancic / Canyon Park Middle School / Counselor / 34 years 
• Judith Navoni / Frank Love Elementary / Paraeducator / 22 years 
• Aileen Okrent / Kenmore Elementary / Teacher / 41 years 
• Diana Oleson / Substitute Secretary / 9 years 
• Deborah Patashnik / Ruby Bridges Elementary / Teacher / 22 years 
• Patricia Ponce / Maywood Hills Elementary / Office Manager / 27 years 
• Linda Rainsberger / Business Services / Lead Buyer / 31 years 
• Ann Rolf / Business Services / Accounting Manager / 23 years 
• Carol Russell / Special Education / Compliance Secretary / 32 years 
• Lillian Russo / Leota Middle School / Paraeducator / 25 years 
• Susan Schroeder / Skyview Middle School / Teacher / 25 years 
• David Shogren / Transportation / Driver / 8 years 
• Susan Thomas / Leota Middle School / Paraeducator / 3 years 
• Michael Tolley / Administrative Center/ Superintendent / 45 years 
• Lisa Tradal / Lockwood Elementary / Teacher / 17 years 
• Susana Tusvik / Moorlands Elementary / Cook Manager / 18 years 
• Elva Vandonge / Transportation / Driver / 8 years 
• Darcy Vitulli / Teacher / Woodinville High School / 36 years 
• Becky Warden / Transportation / Driver / 20 years 
• Kelli Wax / Secondary Academy for Success / Nurse / 10 years 
• Matthew Wright / Crystal Springs Elementary / Teacher / 34 years

This list is based on the latest information (as of May 29, 2025) from Human Resources and includes staff who have retired since May 1, 2024 and who have submitted retirement paperwork at the time of posting.