Gina Hohmann, Office Manager at Ann K. Heiman Elementary School, was named the Classified Employee of the Year by the Greeley-Evans School District 6 Classified Council. Hohmann was honored at a Board of Educaiton meeting in March. 

Hohmann has worked 29 years for District 6, 22 of which she's been at Heiman Elementary, a school she helped open. She's lovingly called "Mama Gina" for fostering a welcoming, supportive environment for students, staff, and families. 

"Gina Hohmann is the most kind-hearted, selfless, encouraging person. She makes all students feel safe and welcomes them with open arms," writes Samantha Lanning, first-grade teacher at Heiman. "Gina always takes time out of her day to say hello and makes anybody who walks through the front door feel welcomed." 

In addition to her role as office manager, Hohmann helped establish the school community garden and assists with its maintenance. She serves at the Community Back to School Kickoff event each year and volunteers at numerous after-school events. 

The District 6 Classified Council sponsors the Classified Employee of the Year award annually. A committee reviews all nominations and recommends a winner. This year, in addition to Hohmann, there were two other finalists honored: Jason Harmon, campus monitor at Northridge High School, and Jim Lechman, campus monitor at Greeley Central High School.