Employee Career Recognition in Mankato Area Public Schools

Published On: May 16th, 20251.7 min readCategories: Latest Headlines, Local News, News

Mankato Area Public Schools (MAPS) is proud to recognize several of its employees’ dedicated service and commitment who have significantly contributed to the success and well-being of students within the district.

These outstanding employees will be formally acknowledged at the upcoming School Board Meeting scheduled for May 19th, 6:30 PM, in the Mankato Room at the Intergovernmental Center, located at 10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, Minnesota.

The recognized employees have demonstrated exceptional dedication and significantly contributed to the MAPS community. Their efforts have positively impacted student learning, growth, and overall school culture.

MAPS invites the public to celebrate and honor these deserving individuals at the upcoming School Board Meeting. This event is an opportunity to recognize their achievements and express gratitude for their ongoing commitment to excellence in Mankato Area Public Schools.

25-Year Awards: (these will recognized in their school buildings)

Ethan Anderson – Dakota Meadows

Beth Baker – Roosevelt

Vicki Ball – Washington

Kristin Bleick – Rosa Parks

Jeremy Burger – Bridges

Matthew Busch – Prairie Winds

Carma Carpenter – Kennedy

Annette Fischer – Kennedy

Kevin Haggerty – Futures/SUN

Amy Hoehn – Hoover

Linda Howe-Wensel – Kennedy

Scot Johnson – Franklin

Amanda Kozitza – Prairie Winds

Sherry Miller – Dakota Meadows

Michelle Modrow – Bridges

Liv Musel-Staloch – Lincoln

Vicki Nessler – Jefferson

Dana Patenaude – West High School

Wendy Ringhofer – Dakota Meadows

Teresa Robinson – Washington

Tamara Schindler – West High School

Troy Schoeneberger – Dakota Meadows

Rebecca Sellers – West High School

Angela Sheldrup – Roosevelt

Mark Zenk – West High School

The following will be recognized at the school board meeting:

30-Year Awards:

David Burgess – East High School

Scott Carlson – Monroe

Kristin Dauk – Dakota Meadows

Patrick Griffiths – West High School

Kelley Hokeness – Eagle Lake

Kayla Koble – Roosevelt

Christina Makela – Districtwide

Steve Matthes – East High School

Cheryl Menke – West High School

Aaron Miller – West High School

35-Year Award:

Heidi Dauer – Dakota Meadows

Dianne Johns – Franklin

Kristen Toner – Franklin

For more information contact staff at 507-387-1868.

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