Sheridan Community Schools Honors 2026 Retirees
On Monday, May 11th, Sheridan Community Schools recognized four individuals for their dedicated service to SCS. Gretchen Policka, Brenda Ransom, Jim Kinsey, and Jeff Guenther are all individuals who have dedicated decades to the students at SCS. Their dedication not only to the success of SCS students but also to the well-being of all at SCS will be forever missed.
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Policka has dedicated 17 years to SCS, and her story truly exemplifies what makes SCS such a special place. Mrs. Policka is deeply appreciative of the students, families, and staff who have been a part of her journey. She has always been passionate about science and has been able to instill that passion into her students through her genuine care and impact. She has inspired curiosity and a love of learning. SCS is thankful for her dedication, passion, and commitment to education at SCS for the past 17 years. She will definitely leave a legacy, but wish her the best of luck on her next adventures.
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Mrs. Ransom has committed her teaching career to SCS for over 25 years. Beginning in 1999, she has taught a range of grades, from middle to high school English, to yearbook, to finally finishing out her career as the Media Center Specialist. She doesn’t just stay within her library walls, as she is always willing to help out wherever and whenever needed. She brings smiles and laughter to those around her and is an exceptional team player with a great attitude. Her selflessness and wit have always been admired and will be greatly missed.
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Mr. Kinsey began his career at SHS 20 years ago, in 2006. In his time at SHS, he has helped implement a variety of new coursework through AP courses and an engineering pathway. Jim’s caring and adventurous attitude, along with his wit, thoughtfulness, good nature, and positivity, will be missed. His dedication to the forefront of SCS, the students, has always been appreciated and will be greatly missed. SCS extends a hearty congratulations and wishes Jim the best of luck.
Jeff Guenther –
Mr. Jeff Guenther has been an educator for 22.5 years, most of which have been in Sheridan Community Schools. In addition to being a teacher in the middle school, Jeff also coached multiple sports, including basketball, where he won a sectional championship during the 2014/15 season. For the last three years of his career, he led the Northern Hamilton County Academy (NHCA), which is Sheridan High School’s alternative education program. Jeff worked with a variety of high school students, assisting them to earn credits and/or make up credits to graduate on time! The success Jeff had at the NHCA was absolutely incredible, and SCS will definitely miss the dedication he had.
