May 15, 2026
Last evening, East Noble School Corporation held its annual Teacher of the Year and Retiree Recognition Banquet, a special evening dedicated to celebrating excellence in education and honoring years of dedicated service to our schools and community. Staff, administrators, family members, and guests gathered to recognize outstanding educators from each building and celebrate those beginning a new chapter through retirement.
We proudly recognized our 2026 Teachers of the Year nominees:
Anita Zollars – Avilla Elementary School
Jenifer Holbrook – North Side Elementary
Kelsey Mapes – Rome City Elementary
Chelsie Lawrence – South Side Elementary
Tammy Snyder – Wayne Center Elementary School
Matt Bennett – East Noble Middle School
Tara Ortiz – East Noble High School
A special congratulations to Anita Zollars, who was named the East Noble School Corporation Teacher of the Year for 2026!
The evening also honored 11 retirees whose dedication, service, and commitment have made a lasting impact on East Noble students, staff, and families throughout the years.
Congratulations and best wishes to our 2026 retirees:
Janet Berkey – East Noble Middle School – 44 years
Kevin Cook – East Noble High School – 40 years
Mark Liepe – East Noble High School – 37 years
Deaneen Pashea – Wayne Center Elementary School – 33.5 years
Joantha Smith – East Noble Middle School – 32 years
Rhonda Baker – North Side Elementary School – 31 years
Beth Spaw – North Side Elementary School – 29 years
Teresa Ellis – Avilla Elementary School – 27 years
Teresa Gremaux – East Noble School Corporation – 25 years
Doug Haywood – East Noble High School – 21 years
Carmen Holbrook – East Noble Middle School – 14 years
Thank you to all of these incredible educators and staff members for your passion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the East Noble community. Your impact will be felt for generations, and you will be greatly missed.
We proudly recognized our 2026 Teachers of the Year nominees:
Anita Zollars – Avilla Elementary School
Jenifer Holbrook – North Side Elementary
Kelsey Mapes – Rome City Elementary
Chelsie Lawrence – South Side Elementary
Tammy Snyder – Wayne Center Elementary School
Matt Bennett – East Noble Middle School
Tara Ortiz – East Noble High School
A special congratulations to Anita Zollars, who was named the East Noble School Corporation Teacher of the Year for 2026!
The evening also honored 11 retirees whose dedication, service, and commitment have made a lasting impact on East Noble students, staff, and families throughout the years.
Congratulations and best wishes to our 2026 retirees:
Janet Berkey – East Noble Middle School – 44 years
Kevin Cook – East Noble High School – 40 years
Mark Liepe – East Noble High School – 37 years
Deaneen Pashea – Wayne Center Elementary School – 33.5 years
Joantha Smith – East Noble Middle School – 32 years
Rhonda Baker – North Side Elementary School – 31 years
Beth Spaw – North Side Elementary School – 29 years
Teresa Ellis – Avilla Elementary School – 27 years
Teresa Gremaux – East Noble School Corporation – 25 years
Doug Haywood – East Noble High School – 21 years
Carmen Holbrook – East Noble Middle School – 14 years
Thank you to all of these incredible educators and staff members for your passion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the East Noble community. Your impact will be felt for generations, and you will be greatly missed.