Congratulations to our Savage Retirees!
Gayla Higgins
Mrs. Higgins started teaching in 2008 and is finishing up her 13th year at THS. She has taught 9th-12th Grade English and Humanities classes. She is currently a Youth Alive Sponsor, and has been for several years, and was the Class Sponsor for the 2018 Graduates.
“She is very caring and I like when she gives us food - she’s a great baker.” - Emma Ford & Lily Armstrong
“Higgins is one of the sweetest teachers ever and I hate that she is leaving.” - Walker Moose
Mary Keck
Mrs. Keck has taught for 30+ years and has been with Tecumseh Public Schools for 20 years. She has served as Science and Eco Clubs Sponsor for several years.
“It really felt like she cared about everything she taught, and that she cared for her students.” - Sophia Childers
“She is helpful, understanding, and made sure that her students were successful in her class.” - Brody Miller
Karen Lenaburg
Mrs. Lenaburg has taught a total of 32 years with the last 25 being at Tecumseh High. She has taught 9th-12th Business and Computer Classes. Through the years she has sponsored several classes, Business Professionals of America, has taught Career Tech Classes, and sponsored Youth League Sports in the summers.
“Thanks for showing me what it means to be responsible and I'm going to use what you taught me for the rest of my life.” - Taylor Gage
“Mrs. Lenaburg is always nice and tries to do the best possible job thing for her students. She is always happy and tries to cheer people up when they are down. I always looked forward to going to her class everyday because it was alway fun.” - Paige Lowther
Alicia Peak
Mrs. Peak started her journey with Tecumseh Public Schools in 2010 at the Middle School, then came to be THS Librarian. She is currently a Youth Alive Sponsor and is on the current Junior Class Sponsors.
“She makes really good food for Youth Alive. She helps me check out books. I’m going to miss her.” - Cody Minton
“She has been a great librarian/class sponsor and we are going to miss her dearly. Thank you for the endless support through my high school career.” - Taylor Gage
There are not enough “thank yous” we could give to these wonderful ladies! Good luck to life’s next adventures and know that you will always be part of our tribe. We are SAVAGE PROUD of you!