Teachers recognized for 25 years of service

  • Dr. Brian Smith recognized Buddy Derfelt for 25 years of teaching.
    Dr. Brian Smith recognized Buddy Derfelt for 25 years of teaching.
  • Dr. Brian Smith recognized Debra Tocci for 25 years of teaching.
    Dr. Brian Smith recognized Debra Tocci for 25 years of teaching.
  • Dr. Brian Smith recognized Melissa Smiley for 25 years of teaching.
    Dr. Brian Smith recognized Melissa Smiley for 25 years of teaching.
    More than 650 teachers from 115 school districts in Kansas -- including Columbus -- with 25 or more years of service to education were honored by the School of Education at the University of Kansas.Receiving the recognition from Columbus were Buddy Derfelt, CJSHS biology teacher, Debra Tocchi, Central Second Grade and Melissa Smiley, CJSHS FACS/Culinary Arts teacher.“Teachers ar...

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