New Teacher Orientation for the 2024-25 school year in the School District of Washington took place Monday, August 5, through Wednesday, August 7, at the Technology and Learning Center.

The group of teachers had a full agenda for the three-day event. Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Kephart was on hand to welcome the teachers to the district. Assistant Superintendent Maranda Anderson, and Casey Fisher and Amanda Schweissguth from the SDOW’s technology department helped with the training, along with various other district administrators and staff members.

Photos of the new teachers are below.

Elementary New Teachers

Pictured are 2024-25 elementary school new teachers. Front row, from left, are Samantha Van Weelden, Catelin Cassin, Kelsey Dennler, Kelly Jakubowski, Emily Trentmann and Emily Gebel. Back row, from left, are Mariah Cullinane, Hanna Butherus, Abbie Hopen, Corynn Boyer, Courtney West and Genevieve Nickelson.

Washington High School, Middle School and FRCC

Pictured are 2024-25 Washington High School, Washington Middle School and Four Rivers Career Center new teachers. Front row, from left, are Tiffany Poggas, Payton Sansom, Jenni Mayer, Rachel Wray, Angie Bee and Cole Nahlik. Back row, from left, are Rob Biesendorfer, Jill Fennell, Jenna Grissom, Matt McCarthy and Tim Isgrig.

New WHS, WMS Band Instructors
Pictured are 2024-25 Washington High School and Washington Middle School new band instructors. From left are Colton Bunkley and Gretchen Pohlman.

Early Learning Center

Pictured are 2024-25 Early Learning Center new teachers. From left are Amy Sullentrup and Brittany Harris.