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It was a small gathering, but not one short on excitement.

San Diego Unified recently celebrated its 2018 retirees at the annual Retiree Celebration held at the Ed Center.

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Collectively, the district's 92 retirees have given a total of 2,115 years of service.

“I always smile at the name of this event - celebrating our retirees, as if anyone here will ever be truly retired,” Superintendent Cindy Marten told the attendees. “Even as you enter the next stage in your lives, your work continues. When I think about the hundreds of thousands of hours of service performed by all of you, I marvel at the investment this has made in the future of San Diego. You have made a difference.”

More than 30 employees, colleagues, and family members gathered for the celebration. Each retiree had the opportunity to introduce themselves, say where they worked and how many years they had been with the district. Some have served the district for just a few years, others more than 35.

The lone principal retiring, Lillie McMillan from Porter Elementary, shared several stories about her time as principal. McMillan has been working in education for more than 40 years - the last 26 at San Diego Unified. Tammi Moffett, retiring from Materiel Control, was also recognized by the superintendent for her 39 years of service.

Board Vice President Sharon Whitehurst-Payne and Board Trustee Richard Barrera were also there to congratulate the retirees.

The event is held each year on the lawn of the Education Center, and features refreshments from Food Services and music by the Monroe Clark Middle School band.

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