The Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division is congratulating its retirees, including Denise Schmidt, Ken Larson and Gwen Van de Woestyne. Due to COVID-19, no celebrations will be held for the retirees.
Denise Schmidt has been with Holy Family since 1991. Denise was born and attended school in Kindersley, and earned her teaching degree at the University of Saskatchewan.
Denise’s teaching career began with one year in Cudworth, Sask., and one year in Whitewood, Sask. Her commitment to Holy Family is apparent with her years at St. Dominic Savio School, and she ended her career at St. Michael School in Weyburn teaching Grade 3 and French. Denise has zealously been devoted to the music in the school and has expended many hours to SMS Singers, Savio Singers, drama and musicals.
Ken Larson retired after four years as Manager of Facilities and Transportation. He came to Holy Family with 32 years in education under his belt, including serving as a teacher and principal in the public school division. Ken is very involved in community sports and is the VP of the Western Major Baseball League.
Gwen Van de Woestyne has been with Holy Family since 1987. Gwen was born in Turtleford, Sask. She received her education at St. Mary’s School and O’Neill High School in Regina. She received her Bachelor of Education from the University of Regina.
Prior to joining Holy Family, Gwen worked for the Estevan Developmental Centre, which was a parent board-run facility for children with special needs. She started work at St. Mary's School in January of 1987. She has taught every grade except Kindergarten and Grade 1. She ended her teaching career as a Grade 6 teacher at St. Mary's in Estevan.
