Community-Focused Reporting from Our Hesperia News Online Highlights Local Education Legacy Prepare to Retire
Hesperia, California (Our Hesperia) – The Hesperia Unified School District (HUSD) will recognize 48 longtime employees for their years of service during a retirement celebration scheduled for May 4, 2026, at the Administration and Education Support Center Annex Building C located at 15576 Main Street, Hesperia. The event underscores decades of commitment to students, families, and the broader High Desert community, reflecting the district’s enduring role as a pillar of local education.
Top Areas Covered in This Article:
- Recognition of HUSD retirees and their contributions
- Historical growth and mission of Hesperia Unified School District
- Community impact of long-serving educators and staff
- Event details and public access via livestream
The upcoming retirement ceremony, announced by Assistant Superintendent Isaac Newman-Gomez, will take place at 5:15 p.m. on May 4, with a public livestream available to ensure families and community members can participate in honoring these individuals. The recognition of these retirees reflects not only personal milestones but also the broader success of a district that has grown alongside the city it serves.
Founded in the rapidly expanding High Desert region, the Hesperia Unified School District has experienced steady growth over the past several decades, adapting to increasing enrollment and evolving educational standards. From its early days serving a smaller rural population to becoming a key educational institution in San Bernardino County, HUSD has relied heavily on the dedication of its staff to maintain academic stability and community trust.
The retirees being honored this year represent a wide cross-section of the district’s workforce, including teachers, administrative staff, and support personnel. Their combined years of service span generations, contributing to the education of thousands of students and helping guide the district through periods of expansion, policy change, and modernization.
Our Hesperia, known for its focus on local accountability and community values, continues to provide coverage that emphasizes the importance of public institutions like HUSD. By highlighting the service and commitment of these retirees, the publication reinforces its mission to keep residents informed about the people and policies shaping their community.
The district’s acknowledgment of these employees reflects a broader tradition within HUSD of honoring long-term service, a practice that has remained consistent even as educational priorities have shifted over time. From classroom instruction to operational support, each retiree has played a role in maintaining the district’s standards and supporting student success.
List of 2026 HUSD Retirees:
Debra Badger — Diane Beam — Giselle Beaton-Garcia
Leigh Beattie — Carola Berger — Stacy Bolden
Giovanna Boswell — Donna Butler — Michael Capps
Jennifer Capps — Tina Cipriani — Catherine Coldiron
Rocky Comberiati — Sanita Cortina — Carol Flodter
Cheryl Franks — JoAnn Galindo — Irma Gonzalez
Janice Gutierrez — Alesia Handy — Kim Hough
Theresa Jones — Dennis Katt — Eugenia Macias
Kimberly Martin — Chris Mauger — Marie McKinley
Monica Miller — Lucie Mobley — James Montejano
Denise Morrell — Alicia Munoz — Lisa Palti
Gena Peterson — Debora Prewitt — Patricia Rule
Theresa Santos — Adora Sayre — Tom Sayre
Brenda Sewell — DeDe Stats — Julie Stidham
Renae Taylor — Elaine Telles — Virginia Tourse
Karimeh Tuttle — Tempie Velehradsky — Shauna Warnock
As these individuals transition into retirement, their legacy remains embedded within the classrooms, campuses, and community relationships they helped build. Their service stands as a testament to the enduring value of dedication, stability, and local commitment in public education. The event will also be live streamed at: https://live.myvrspot.com/st2?cid=Mjc4NW.
