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Clear Creek Amana Community School District proudly recognizes and celebrates our 2026 retirees for their years of dedication, service and commitment to students, staff and families. Together, these individuals have made a lasting impact on generations of Clippers through their passion for education and support of our schools and community.
We thank each of our retirees for the difference they have made throughout their careers and wish them all the best in retirement. The following spotlights feature retirees who chose to participate and share reflections from their careers at CCA.
Retiree Spotlight: Lynne Doehrmann
After 24 years of dedicated service in different roles as a 3rd grade teacher, Lynne Doehrmann and the impact she’s made at Clear Creek Amana Community School District.
Favorite memory at CCA:
“Unforgettable field trips to Living History Farms and Kent Park, alongside the energy of Track and Field Day.”
What they’ll miss most:
“My wonderful colleagues, who became true friends, and the daily joy of watching students grow, learn, and make me laugh.”
What they’re looking forward to in retirement:
“Trading the school clock for a slower pace, exploring new hobbies, and traveling the world with my husband."
Retiree Spotlight: Susan Macumber (Mrs. MnM)
After 28 years of dedicated service as an elementary Art Teacher, we’re celebrating Susan Macumber and the impact she’s made at Clear Creek Amana Community School District.
Favorite memory at CCA:
“I have loved seeing so many kids find joy in creating.”
What they’ll miss most:
“I will miss the energy and excitement that the kids bring every day.”
What they’re looking forward to in retirement:
“I look forward to spending time on my own art making practice.”
Retiree Spotlight: Marla Austin
After 25 years of dedicated service as Middle School Teacher, we’re celebrating Marla Austin and the impact she’s made at Clear Creek Amana Community School District.
Favorite memory at CCA:
“I will take with me a compilation of small things, like the students who said thank you each day, the students who asked great questions, the shared stories, the light bulb moments when someone figured ‘it’ out, and students who came back just to say hello. ”
What they’ll miss most:
“I will miss the teachers and staff. It has been great to collaborate with them, laugh with them, and be supported by them on a daily basis. Getting to work with the best people has been a privilege!”
What they’re looking forward to in retirement:
“I am looking forward to traveling and spending time with my family and friends.”
Retiree Spotlight: Steve Clark
After 47 years of dedicated service as Industrial Tech Teacher, we’re celebrating Steve Clark and the impact he’s made at Clear Creek Amana Community School District.
Favorite memory at CCA:
“Working with the kids over the years.”
What they’ll miss most:
“Staff and students.”
What they’re looking forward to in retirement:
“Building model ships, metal detecting with my grandkids, and fishing.”
Retiree Spotlight: Leanne Amelon
After 36 years of dedicated service as 3rd Grade Teacher we’re celebrating Leanne Amelon and the impact she's made at Clear Creek Amana Community School District.
Favorite memory at CCA:
“One that I won't forget is, as a culminating activity to our tall tale unit that we taught, we invited the third graders for a sleepover in the CCE gym. We did a variety of activities centered around tall tales and then all camped out together. We had many great parents who volunteered to stay up all night for those!”
What they’ll miss most:
“The thing I will miss the most at CCE are the people! The staff are second to none. They are like family. The students are what makes going to work fun every day.”
What they’re looking forward to in retirement:
“I'm looking forward to spending more time with grandchildren, and doing some traveling.”
Retiree Spotlight: Colleen Conrad
After 36 years of dedicated service as Amana CSD Superintendent’s Secretary and Building Secretary, we’re celebrating Colleen Conrad and the impact she’s made at Clear Creek Amana Community School District.
Favorite memory at CCA:
“Every year seeing the kids come to school the first day”
What they’ll miss most:
“Most diffidently the kids.”
What they’re looking forward to in retirement:
“Having leisurely lunches with friends.”
Retiree Spotlight: Brad Fox
After 30 years of dedicated service as Principal, teacher and coach, we’re celebrating Brad Fox and the impact he’s made at Clear Creek Amana Community School District.
Favorite memory at CCA:
“I always enjoy Friday nights in Clipper Stadium! ”
What they’ll miss most:
“Mostly just the people. There are some great students, staff and parents at CCA! I will miss the people the most.”
What they’re looking forward to in retirement:
“Well there are a couple of things I look forward to; less emails, more golf, more time to work on my yard, and most importantly more time with family!”
Retiree Spotlight: Jeff Villhauer
After 25 years of dedicated service as a 2nd grade teacher, we’re celebrating Jeff Villhauer and the impact he’s made at Clear Creek Amana Community School District.
Favorite memory at CCA:
For years as part of our winter party my class played a version of the "Who Am I" game where an adult would tape the name of a person or character on the students' backs so the students couldn't see it. Then the students would ask each other yes or no questions to try to figure out who they were. The students would be laughing so hard! They absolutely loved it! It was particularly special for me the times when my adult daughter, my son, and his future wife were able to help tape names on the students' backs.
On a similar note, my wife was able to volunteer and help with the after school Chess Club this year. It was great to have her meet so many students and see them in action.
What they'll miss most:
It sounds very cliché, but I will miss the daily interactions with my second grade teammates as well as all the wonderful people, adults and students, at school. Every day students say or do something to make me laugh and smile. Listening to Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Ketelsen, and Mrs. DeVries at lunch and to hear them recap their day has been my version of must watch TV.
What they're looking forward to in retirement:
I'm looking forward to never again doing a carousel walk during a PD meeting. I'm looking forward to more bike rides, more reading, more podcasts, more family games, more Hawkeye and Cub games, more travel, and making more great memories with family and friends.
Retiree Spotlight: Anita Reihmann
After 23 years of dedicated service in different roles as Title I Interventionist, Instructional Coach, Special education Teacher, and a 4th & 5th Grade combined classroom Teacher, we’re celebrating Anita Reihmann and the impact she’s made at Clear Creek Amana Community School District.
Favorite memory at CCA:
“I have so many memories, it's hard to name a favorite. However, seeing how resilient kids are, even in times like the year 2020! I couldn't be more proud of our students!!!! They are my favorite memory!”
What they’ll miss most:
“The students. I absolutely love watching them get that aha moment. I will also miss collaborating with the amazing staff to support our students' learning and success!”
What they’re looking forward to in retirement:
“Family time! Traveling to see the grandkids!”
Retiree Spotlight: Tina Prusha
After 21 years of dedicated service as Paraprofessional, we’re celebrating Tina Prusha and the impact she’s made at Clear Creek Amana Community School District.
Favorite memory at CCA:
“I have many favorite memories and most of them include the students. Recess time and giving requested "underdog" pushes on the swing set is one of my favorites. Their giggles and smiles will always be a wonderful memory.”
What they’ll miss most:
“I will truly miss the daily interactions, conversations, laughter and friendships of my coworkers. I will also miss the students, their smiles, hugs, and the unexpected funny and heartwarming things they say and do.”
What they’re looking forward to in retirement:
“I am looking forward to a relaxed schedule that includes spending time with grandchildren, traveling, and hobbies.”