SIC recognizes some employees from the Tri-State
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to Southeastern Illinois College (SIC), faculty, staff and retirees of the college gathered in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center on April 24 for the college's annual Employee Recognition Ceremony. The event celebrated milestone years of service, professional achievements and retirement.
SIC recognized many people, but Eyewitness News will be focusing on the ones from the Tri-State.
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SIC recognized Dr. Todd Spellman of Evansville. He is a Student Success Coach who earned a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Northern Iowa and became a Certified Academic Coach from the Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Profession.
Kentucky
SIC announced its newest full-time employees—affectionately called 'Greenies'—were also welcomed and pinned during the ceremony. From Kentucky, Savannah Blue of Hanson was recognized.
Illinois
Officials say other 'Greenies' were Amelia Arvin of Enfield, who is a Nursing Instructor, and Shelly Aldrich of Carmi, who is Assistant to Career and Technical Education.
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SIC says this year's sole retiree, James Carlton of Harrisburg, Illinois, who is Senior Network and Security Administrator, was honored for nearly 30 years of service. There was also a ten-year service honoree named Benjamin Ross, of Marion, Illinois, who is Associate Dean of Integrated Technology.
Officials say Carlton's tribute, delivered by Ross, was 'mixed with humor and heart,' ultimately recognizing Carlton for his dedication, drive and sense of duty while remaining 'steady, tried and true and dependable,' which has 'helped keep the college connected through decades of change.'
SIC President Dr. Karen Weiss closed the event by thanking all honorees.
SIC welcomed its newest full-time employees, affectionately known as 'Greenies.' Front row, from left: Shelly Aldrich, Briley Lenkaitis, and Lisa Johnson. Back row, from left: Lonnie Mann, Will Armijo, Nova Emmons, Dr. Emily York, and Doug Mayfield. (Courtesy: SIC)
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