Battle Ground Public Schools

Battle Ground Public Schools bids a fond farewell to 2023 retirees

Battle Ground Public Schools wants to thank these valued employees who are heading into retirement this year. This list comprises 1,051 years of service to Battle Ground students and our school communities. We wish each of them the best and our heartfelt appreciation for many years of dedication to helping our students succeed.

SERVED MORE THAN 40 YEARS: Marilou Nellor

Served more than 40 years in BGPS

• Marilou Nellor, eighth grade math and history teacher. Served 46 years with Battle Ground Public Schools, including 43 in the same classroom at Laurin Middle School.

SERVED 35-40 YEARS collage: From left: Kim Hamilton, Barbara Watts, Elizabeth Swanson, Nancy Barney, Kristine Glock, Jean Potter-Openshaw. Not pictured: Sheryl Piper.

Served 35-40 years in BGPS

• Kim Hamilton, school psychologist at Daybreak Middle School. Served 39 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Barbara Watts, special program paraeducator at Maple Grove Primary. Served 38 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Elizabeth Swanson, Spanish teacher at Battle Ground High School. Served 36 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Nancy Barney, third grade teacher at Yacolt Primary. Served 35 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Kristine Glock, third grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Primary. Served 35 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Sheryl Piper, counselor at Battle Ground High School. Served 35 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Jean Potter-Openshaw, third grade teacher at Daybreak Primary. Served 35 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

SERVED 25-34 YEARS collage: Top row from left: Nancy Kimbell, Lynn Davey, Steve Rhodes, Guy Brown, Dean Rintala, Kurt Sitton, Mary Metcalf. Bottom row: Denise Farnham, Mark Graue, Jennifer Lindbo. Not pictured: Trudy Storey.

Served 25-34 years in BGPS

• Nancy Kimbell, first grade teacher at Yacolt Primary School. Served 34 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Lynn Davey, custodian at Daybreak Middle School. Served 33 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Trudy Storey, paralegal at the district office. Served 33 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Steve Rhodes, counselor at Prairie High School. Served 32 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Guy Brown, physical education teacher at Chief Umtuch Middle School. Served 30 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Dean Rintala, seventh grade teacher at Amboy Middle School. Served 30 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Kurt Sitton, automotive teacher at Prairie High School. Served 30 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Mary Metcalf, English teacher at Battle Ground High School. Served 27 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Denise Farnham, basic education assistant at CAM Academy. Served 25 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Mark Graue, social studies teacher at Battle Ground High School. Served 25 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Jennifer Lindbo, eighth grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Middle School. Served 25 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

SERVED 20-24 YEARS collage: Top row from left: Curtis Costanza, Julia Griffith, Denise Vonk, Laura Walsh, Chief Master Sergeant Chuck Shannon, Gail Taylor. Bottom row: Virginia Clement, Robin Linn Harper, Linda Potter.

Served 20-24 years in BGPS

• Curtis Costanza, eighth grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Middle School. Served 24 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Julia Griffith, health and fitness instructor at Laurin Middle School. Served 24 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Denise Vonk, human resources administrative assistant at the district office. Served 24 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Laura Walsh, special education with the Futures program at Battle Ground High School. Served 24 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Chief Master Sergeant Chuck Shannon, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor at Battle Ground High School. Served 22 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Gail Taylor, speech language pathologist at Pleasant Valley Primary School. Served 21 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Virginia Clement, instructional coach at Chief Umtuch Middle School. Served 20 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Robin Linn Harper, English language teacher at River HomeLink. Served 20 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Linda Potter, paraeducator at Maple Grove Primary School. Served 20 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

SERVED 10-19 YEARS collage: Top row from left: Jamie Hurly, Carol Lavell, Curtis Crebar, Debra Reynolds, Janis Carolan, Robert Schultz. Bottom row from left: Julie Ash, Susan Atchley, Robert Harvey, James Williams, Sarah Bailey, Carla Kelly. Not pictured: Peter Conder.

Served 10-19 years in BGPS

• Jamie Hurly, social studies teacher at Battle Ground High School. Served 18 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Carol Lavell, health room assistant at Prairie High School. Served 18 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Curtis Crebar, business teacher at Prairie High School. Served 17 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Debra Reynolds, resource room teacher at Prairie High School. Served 17 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Janis Carolan, first grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Primary School. Served 16 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Robert Schultz, science teacher at Prairie High School. Served 16 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Julie Ash, music specialist at Tukes Valley Primary School. Served 15 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Susan Atchley, health and fitness instructor at Battle Ground High School. Served 15 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Peter Conder, custodian at Prairie High School. Served 15 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Robert Harvey, special program paraeducator at Prairie High School. Served 14 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• James Williams, HomeLink coordinator at River HomeLink. Served 14 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Sarah Bailey, Spanish teacher at Battle Ground High School. Served 13 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Carla Kelly, art teacher at Yacolt Primary School. Served 13 years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

From left: Kate Halverson, Timothy Medearis, Nancy Boldt. Not pictured: Duane Murphy.

Served 1-10 years in BGPS

• Kate Halverson, special program paraeducator at Daybreak Primary School. Served eight years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Duane Murphy, operations. Served eight years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Timothy Medearis, special education teacher at Laurin Middle School. Served seven years with Battle Ground Public Schools.
• Nancy Boldt, school nurse at Prairie High School. Served five years with Battle Ground Public Schools.

Thank you all for your years of service to our students, families, staff and community!