The St Joseph School District, and the District Foundation on Thursday honored long-time district employees and retirees during a ceremony at the Fulkerson Center at Missouri Western State University.

Marta Sansone was named Teacher of the Year.  Sanson is a social studies teacher at Robidoux Middle School.

Julie Halloran, a fourth-grade teacher at Lake Contrar, was named Innovator of the Year.  Debbie Elder, the administrative assistant at Coleman Elementary School was honored as Support Person of the Year honors.

Retirees and staff members with 30 years of service were also recognized at the banquet.  A total of 35 retirees were honored.  The district also honored Rebecca Mahlburg, Roger Day and Robin Vanhoozer for  thirty years of service with the district.