RSVP for MayFair
Don’t miss the celebration! Whether you are an honoree or have someone special in your life who is being celebrated, you’re invited to join us at MayFair. Hurry—ticket sales close Wednesday, April 29.
The School District of Clayton is proud to celebrate the dedication and service of our staff. Each year, the District hosts its annual MayFair Awards program to recognize retirees and honorees celebrating service award milestones or special accolades.
Make plans to join us for MayFair 2026!
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Clayton Plaza Hotel, 7750 Carondelet Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
Event Details: The evening features a formal awards program, followed by dinner, dessert and entertainment.
Retirees and honorees celebrating service award milestones or special accolades will each receive two complimentary tickets—one for themselves and one for a guest. Additional tickets may be purchased for $25 each.
For any questions, please contact Communications.
Retirees
- John Brazeal, Chief Financial Officer, Administrative Center
- Patricia Casseau, Kindergarten Teacher, Meramec Elementary School
- Jean Das, Early Childhood Educator, Family Center
- Daniel Dorsey, Math Teacher, Clayton High School
- Adam Dunsker, English Teacher, Clayton High School
- Diane Eldridge-Rucker, School Plant Worker, Clayton High School
- Nancy Gamble, EL Specialist, Wydown Middle School & Clayton High School
- Paul Hoelscher, Social Studies Teacher, Clayton High School
- Stacey Hoffman, Administrative Assistant, Glenridge Elementary School
- Gary Italiano, HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing Technician, Facility Services
- Jennifer Swift, Math/Computer Science Teacher, Clayton High School
- Deana Tennill, English Teacher, Clayton High School
- Homer Turner, Counselor, Clayton High School
Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award Recipients
- Jeanne McQueen, Glenridge Elementary School
- Adrian Kuehn, Special School District /Clayton High School
40 Years of Service
- David Aiello, Social Studies Teacher, Clayton High School
30 Years of Service
- Milena Garganigo, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Administrative Center
- Aimee Snelling, Social Studies Teacher, Wydown Middle School
25 Years of Service
- Amy Chappuis, EL Specialist, Meramec Elementary School
- Daniel Gutchewsky, Principal, Clayton High School
- Jennifer Hardt, Social Studies Teacher, Wydown Middle School
- Paul Hoelscher, Social Studies Teacher, Clayton High School
- Gwen Kennerly, Spanish Teacher, Glenridge Elementary School
- Robert Laux, Science Teacher, Clayton High School
- Denise Stouffer, Technology Integration Specialist, Glenridge Elementary School
- Jill Warner, Health Teacher, Wydown Middle School
- Jessica Wolbert, Math Teacher, Wydown Middle School
20 Years of Service
- Charles Carroll, Skilled Maintenance, Facility Services
- Susan Goldwasser, Early Childhood Educator, Family Center
- Jeannette Goode, 1st Grade Teacher, Captain Elementary School
- Megan Hutson, Kindergarten Teacher, Meramec Elementary School
- Nicole Kee, Science Teacher, Wydown Middle School
- Stephanie Kirk, Library Assistant, Clayton High School
- Kurt Kleinberg, Math Teacher, Clayton High School
- Katelyn Long, Math Teacher, Clayton High School
- Stephen Meier, Latin Teacher, Wydown Middle School
- Deirdre Petri, Special Education Paraprofessional
- David Powers, Math Teacher, Wydown Middle School
- Johanna Sowers, Literacy Teacher, Wydown Middle School
15 Years of Service
- Cara Barnes, 5th Grade Teacher, Glenridge Elementary School
- Stephen Beauchamp, Career & Technical Education - Industrial Technology Teacher, Clayton High School
- Brent Bell, Director of Finance, Administrative Center
- Emily Berkbigler, 1st Grade Teacher, Meramec Elementary School
- Stacey Bonds, Administrative Assistant - Chief Technology Officer, Administrative Center
- Lauren Compton, Career & Technical Education - FACS Teacher, Clayton High School
- Kathryn Cooper, English Teacher, Clayton High School
- Debbie Dornfeld, Administrative Assistant - Athletics, Clayton High School
- Julie Engelhard, Administrative Assistant - Student Services, Administrative Center
- Lori Foley, Special Education Teacher, Wydown Middle School
- Meredith Froehlich, Gifted Specialist, Meramec Elementary School
- Jamie G'Sell, Early Childhood Educator, Family Center
- Sarah Gietschier-Hartman, PE/Health Teacher, Clayton High School
- Stacey Hoffman, Administrative Assistant, Glenridge Elementary School
- Curtis James, Math Teacher, Clayton High School
- Garland Johnson, School Plant Worker, Wydown Middle School
- Carroll Lehnhoff-Bell, Learning Support Director, Clayton High School
- Heather Pinson, 2nd Grade Teacher, Meramec Elementary School
- Susannah Scotino, Math Specialist, Glenridge Elementary School
- Deborah Sperruzza, Administrative Assistant - Facility Services, Facility Services
- Gregg Thompson, 3rd Grade Teacher, Glenridge Elementary School
10 Years of Service
- Meghan Baggett, Career & Technical Education - FACS Teacher, Wydown Middle School
- Adam Bergeron, Science Teacher, Clayton High School
- Taylor Blackwell, School Plant Worker, Wydown Middle School
- Kathryn Carson, Reading Specialist, Captain Elementary School
- Darcy Cearley, English Teacher, Clayton High School
- Heather Christman, K-12 Health Services Coordinator & Nurse
- Paul Foley, Skilled Maintenance, Clayton High School
- Katharine Gray, Special Education Paraprofessional, Meramec Elementary School
- Brooke Hartmann, Social Studies Teacher, Clayton High School
- Spencer Hollenbach, Math Teacher, Clayton High School
- Chris Holmes, Gifted Specialist, Clayton High School
- Gary Italiano, HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing Technician, Facility Services
- Angela Kelton, Vocal Teacher, Glenridge Elementary School
- Adrian Kuehn, Special Education Teacher & Volleyball Girls Assistant Coach, Clayton High School
- Rachel Marino, Teacher Assistant, Wydown Middle School
- Tiffany Marquart, Art Teacher, Captain Elementary School
- Caitlin Mooney, Science Teacher, Wydown Middle School
- Kathryn Schaefer, English Teacher, Clayton High School
- Jennifer Swift, Math Teacher, Clayton High School
- Homer Turner, Counselor, Clayton High School
- Nicholas Urvan, Vocal Teacher, Wydown Middle School