Smiling woman in a purple jacket stands behind a farewell cake that reads, “We’ll miss you Kathy.”

After 22 years of substitute teaching in Ouray County, Kathy Heinrichs has become a familiar and much-loved part of our Ridgway Schools and community. Her very first subbing job was with a fourth-grade class at RES, making it especially fitting to come full circle.

We are so grateful for all the years Kathy has spent supporting our students and staff. She will be greatly missed, and we wish her all the best in what comes next.