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Retirement

  • James Allen Retires After 25 Years at Perpich

    May 26, 2026

    James Allen, Music Instructor

    After 25 years of service at Perpich Arts High School, Music Instructor James Allen is preparing for his final sound check — though not necessarily his final performance. Allen’s last day at Perpich will be…

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  • Dr. Charles Rick Announces Retirement as Perpich Center for Arts Education Executive Director

     Dr. Charles Rick, Perpich Center for Arts Education Executive Director

    September 17, 2024

    Dr. Charles Rick, Perpich Center for Arts Education Executive Director, is retiring from Perpich with over five years of service. His last day will be Friday, November 22nd. Charles…

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  • thomas Carlson Retires After 35 Years at Perpich

    August 13, 2024

    thomas Carlson, English Instructor

    thomas Carlson, English Instructor, is retiring from Perpich after 35 years of service. His last day at Perpich is Tuesday, August 13th. thomas started at Perpich in the 1989-1990 school year.

    When asked to reflect on…

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  • Conn McCartan Retires As Perpich Arts High School Principal

    June 1, 2023

    Conn McCartan, Arts High School Principal, is retiring from Perpich after four years of service. His last day will be Tuesday, June 20th. Conn started at Perpich in August of 2019.

    When asked to reflect on his time at Perpich, Conn offered this:…

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  • João Bichinho Retires After 30 Years at Perpich

     João Bichinho, Social Studies Instructor

    January 17, 2023

    João Bichinho, Social Studies Instructor, is retiring from Perpich after 30 years of service. His last day at Perpich is Tuesday, January 17th. João started at Perpich in the 1992-1993 school year as a…

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  • Shannon Hannigan Retires After 31 Years at Perpich

    June 3, 2022

    Shannon Hannigan, Literary Arts Instructor, is retiring from Perpich after 31 years of service. Her last day at Perpich is Friday, June 3rd. Shannon started at Perpich in 1991, working as the school’s evening supervisor. In 1994 she became a full-time Literary…

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  • Kevin Clark Retires After 31 Years at Perpich

     Kevin Clark

    July 16, 2021

    Kevin Clark, English Instructor, is retiring from Perpich after 31 years. His last day at Perpich will be Monday, August 9th. Kevin started at Perpich in 1990 as a German instructor. In 1994, he became a full-time…

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  • Trina Keller Retires After 13 Years at Perpich

     Trina Keller

    August 14, 2020

    Trina Keller, French Instructor, is retiring from Perpich after 13 years. Her last day at Perpich will be Friday, August 14th.

    When asked to reflect on her time at Perpich, Trina offered this: “Fred Rogers said this about…

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  • Pam Paulson

    Dr. Pam Paulson Retires After 33 Years at Perpich

    July 15, 2020

    Dr. Pam Paulson, Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs, has retired from Perpich Center for Arts Education after 33 years. Her last day at Perpich was Tuesday, July 14th. Paulson is one of the founding directors of Perpich Center for Arts…

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