During Teacher Appreciation Week, the entire ECCSS school system gathered together in faith for a beautiful system-wide Mass celebrating our teachers and staff.

The Mass was co-celebrated by Fr. Chris Beran, Fr. Justin Pino, Fr. Thomas Curry, Fr. Mark Mastrian, Fr. Jeff Noble, Fr. Paul Siebert, and Msgr. Richard Siefer.

Before the final blessing, ECCSS President Ted Hanes took time to recognize teachers celebrating milestone years of service and those preparing for retirement. Their dedication, faith, and commitment to Catholic education have made a lasting impact on countless students and families throughout the ECCSS community.

Thank you to all of our teachers and staff for living out your vocation each and every day.

Pictured:

    • Front row (L-R): Renee Chileski (SLS, 5 years); Nancy Hoffman (SLS, 7 years, retiring); Joyce Fledderman (MS/HS, 6 years, retiring); Hannah Schlimm (SMCES, 5 years); Jen Meyer (SMCMS, 29 years, retiring).

    • Middle row (L-R): Joe LaBenne (ECCHS, 5 years); Jeff Slattery (SLS, 10 years); Kim Schlimm (ECCSS, 25 years); Ann Marie Straub (SMCES, 10 years); John Schneider (MS/HS, 35 years).

    • Back row (L-R): Ted Hanes (ECCSS President); Greg Snelick (ECCHS, 27 years, retiring); Mike Jeselnick (ECCHS, 10 years); Frankie Herzing (ECCSS, 10 years).

    • Not pictured: Louise Aiello (SLS, 45 years); Ray Knight (MS/HS, 41 years, retiring); Leah Sorge (SLS, 40 years); Jill Struble (ECCHS, 15 years); Ruth Ann Wachter (SMCMS, 15 years); Dianne Puncheon (MS/HS, 4 years, retiring).