CCSD Counselor Named to Receive In-Game Tribute at Golden Knights Veterans Day Match
Tonya Fife, a veteran and school counselor at Kenneth Divich Elementary, was honored by colleagues and a local legal firm for her two-decade service to the district.
By Takeshi Faure ·
Tonya Fife will receive a tribute during the Vegas Golden Knights’ Veterans Day game on November 11 at T-Mobile Arena. The Clark County School District employee was recognized Monday in front of the entire student body and staff at Kenneth Divich Elementary School.
Fife has served in the district for 20 years, spending the last eight at Divich. Assistant Principal Lourdes Pearson nominated her for the honor. The nomination cited her work connecting families to food, medical, and counseling resources. It also noted her mentoring of college students and her support for military-connected families.
The recognition came from Adam Kutner Cares, a philanthropic foundation backed by Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys. The group presented Fife with two tickets to the November 11 game. She will be acknowledged during the match as part of the event's veteran recognition segment.
Ryan DeVries, who works in the district’s team engagement department, addressed the students before the reveal. He described Fife’s daily role, noting that she checks on teachers and provides resources to families. He added that she uses her military background to assist other military families at the school.
Fife described the moment as a mix of appreciation and surprise. “I love it at Divich,” she said. “I love the kids, and I love the community, and I love the staff and the families.” She also participates in the Girls on the Run program, where she coaches young athletes.
