The following North Summit employees will retire at the end of the 2017-2018 School Year. We are sad to see these employees leave us, but wish them the best as they enjoy their years of retirement!
Kathy Chappell will retire with 27 years of dedicated service to North Summit School District. Mrs. Chappell spent 7 of those years at North Summit Elementary as a teacher’s Aide and Music Teacher, and the last 20 years as North Summit High School Administrative Assistant.
Mrs. Chappell said of her years with North Summit, “I consider it a privilege to have been part of the North Summit community. I’ve admired how NSHS students have represented themselves and their school with every available opportunity. Whether in academics, athletics, the arts, or club competitions, North Summit students excel through individual and team efforts. I’ve always been proud to be from North Summit. Seeing firsthand how student’s visions have been realized has deepened the feeling. Thanks for the fun memories!”
Mrs. Chappell is looking forward to spending a lot of time with her family.
Rex Smith will retire with 10 years serving in our district as North Summit School District Business Administrator. Mr. Smith shares his thoughts of his experience “I have very much enjoyed my years of association with the good people at North Summit, especially those at the district office, who I have worked with on a daily basis.”
Mr. Smith plans to continue working through retirement at his accounting and tax business.
Georgia Clegg will retire with 28 years of service to North Summit School District in Food Service. Mrs. Clegg says “I think the things I will miss the most are my companions who have worked by my side for all these years, and the cute faces of the kids. We have a great school with great kids and employees. Thanks to all of them!”
Mrs. Clegg doesn’t have any specific plans for retirement, except enjoying her time as a busy wife, mom and grandmother.
MaryAnn Banks will retire with 21 years of service as an Elementary Teacher, she spent 8 years at South Summit Elementary and 1 year at Jackling Elementary in West Valley. Mrs. Banks said “I’m very grateful to have been a member of the North Summit Elementary Staff. Everyone is so dedicated! I learned so much from my mentors at South Summit and that same mentorship continued here at my alma mater. I will miss the children, the staff, and the teachers, especially my 1st grade team. I thank all of them for their friendship!”
Mrs. Banks and her husband Sterling, who retired in December, are building a house in Oak City, Utah. They are moving to be closer to their daughter Audrey and her family. They will be spending time visiting their other daughter Tiffany and her family in Logan, and their son Travis (where ever his career takes him). Mrs. Banks is excited to be a full time “Nana”.
Cheryl Jones will retire with 36 years of service to North Summit as Food Service Supervisor/ Director. Mrs. Jones said about retirement, “It was the hardest decision I have had to make. I love my job and the people I work with. I especially love working and serving lunches every day to the Greatest Kids Ever! I will miss them and always hold a place in my heart for them. It has been a privilege to work at North Summit, I will always be a “BRAVE”.
Mrs. Jones looks forward to spending time with family, and following her grandkids in whatever they are doing.
Dorothy Staley will retire with 24 years of service to North Summit as a bus driver. Dorothy remarks “North Summit was a great place to drive bus for the last 24 years. I have made many wonderful friends, watched many children grow up and become great adults and parents.”
Mrs. Staley is excited to spend more time helping her aging parents, taking more classes in Fine Arts, and enjoying her time with my children and grandchildren.
Ralph Jones will retire with 6 years of service to North Summit as a Janitor. Mr. Jones is “looking forward to relaxing and doing whatever day to day.” Mr. Jones plans to relax, work in yard projects, camping and of course following North Summit Sports.
Susie Bond will retire from her position of Early Childhood Special Educator, after 37 years of service. Mrs. Bond has said “I am very sad to be leaving the children and families. I am taking many memories of wonderful activities and people.” Mrs. Bond plans to return to college (again), read and travel, you might even catch her running for office in the world of politics.
