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Once a Kahok Always a Kahok: Read Favorite Memories from Our 2025-26 Retirees

Posted Date: 05/19/26 (11:26 AM)


Five individuals smile for a photo, celebrating their retirement from Collinsville Community Unit School District #10.
Congratulations to the Kahok Family members retiring at the end of the 2025-26 school year! 

We wish you health and happiness in your next chapter.  Once a Kahok, always a Kahok!

Thank you for your service to our students and families:
Certified

  
Lindauer, Barbara Teacher CHS
York, Lea ELL Teacher Caseyville
Laing, Mary Early Childhood Webster
Hyre, Bradley District Asst. Superintendent
Santiago, Maria ELL Teacher Caseyville
Moore, Kevin Asst. Principal CMS
Coleman, Christine District Coordinator Pre-K
Murphy, Julie IEP Coordinator Maryville, Renfro, Webster, Early Childhood
Keene, Jennifer Teacher Renfro
Schusky, Mark Teacher CHS
Reboyras, Yvonne Title I Teacher Kreitner

Non-Certified
  
Arnold, Linda CHS Educational Assistant
Ferrero, Carol CMS Educational Assistant
Patterson, Tessie Maryville Educational Assistant
Peak, Jo CMS Educational Assistant

Read memories & advice submitted by this year's retirees:

Barbara Lindauer, a Social Studies teacher at CHS, is featured with text celebrating her 32 years in the district and her retirement plans.
Brad Hyre shares his favorite teaching memory about coaching and his wife becoming his assistant coach.
Carol Ferrero shares her favorite teaching memory about a former student returning with a signed baseball.

Christine Coleman shares her favorite teaching memory about a birthday party for her students and their send-off to summer.
Jennifer Keene smiles warmly, with text detailing her favorite teaching memory and advice for the Kahok family.
Jo Peak shares advice for the Kahok Family: 'Don't let the daily problems let you lose site of why you took this career path.'

Julie Murphy shares her favorite teaching memory: 'My conversations with students, teachers, and staff.'
Kevin Moore, Assistant Principal at CMS, shares his favorite teaching memory and advice for the Kahok family.
Lea York shares a favorite teaching memory about fourth graders building volcanoes and their pride.

Maria Santiago shares her favorite teaching memory about third-grade students collaborating on a math lesson.
Mark Schusky, a Social Studies teacher at CHS celebrating 24 years in the district, shares his favorite teaching memory about a 2020 drive-thru graduation.
Tessie Patterson shares her favorite teaching memory about a visually impaired student's independent walk.