2026 Retirees

Plain Local Schools Celebrates 2026 Retirees

Plain Local Schools proudly recognized the District’s 2026 retirees during the May 20, 2026, Board of Education meeting held at GlenOak High School. Retirees were honored alongside family, friends, and colleagues during a special reception celebrating their years of dedication and service to the Plain Local community.

Together, the 2026 retiring class represents an incredible 597 combined years of service in education. Their impact can be seen in classrooms, offices, cafeterias, athletic programs, and student support services across the district.

The following staff members were recognized for their retirement:

• Christine Alspaugh, Teacher, Glenwood Intermediate School 
• Pam Babics, Secretary, GlenOak High School 
• Sally Bilbrey, Instructional Aide, Taft Elementary School 
• Bob Boron, Instructional Aide, GlenOak High School 
• Monette Capeta, Cafeteria, Glenwood Intermediate School 
• Lori Eckelberry, Teacher, Avondale Elementary School 
• Denise Evans, Secretary, Middlebranch Elementary School 
• Linda Frank, Office Clerk, GlenOak High School 
• Kimberly Frantum, Teacher, Avondale Elementary School 
• Scott Garcia, Athletic Director, GlenOak High School 
• Randy Glover, Instructional Aide, Warstler Elementary School 
• Christie Hansen, Teacher, Taft Elementary School 
• Tamara Hickman, Instructional Aide, GlenOak High School 
• Scott McCahan, Non-Instructional Aide
• Mark Parent, Director of Pupil Personnel, District
• Beckie Rice, Secretary, District
• Connie Riffle, Instructional Aide, Taft Elementary School 
• Cindy Price Ringer, Teacher, Taft and Warstler Elementary 
• Linny Roberts, Speech Language Pathologist, District
• Karen Ross, Head Cook, Middlebranch Elementary School 
• Amy Schweizer, Teacher, Taft Elementary School 
• Mary Lou Shiring, Cafeteria, Warstler Elementary School 
• Laurie Spangler, Teacher, Glenwood Intermediate School 
• Rita Walbeck, Teacher, Glenwood Intermediate School 
• Julie Filliez Werren, Teacher, GlenOak High School 

Plain Local Schools thanks each retiree for the lasting impact they have made on our students, staff, families, and community. Their legacy will continue to inspire future generations of Eagles.