Vendetta (Young) Gutshall

Class of 1969

Education: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with Social Studies Major, Psychology Minor in 1973 from Huntington University (Cum Laude); Masters in Special Education from St. Francis College in 1975; Administrative Certification from Ball State in 1993.

Current Employment: Director of Special Services at Huntington-Whitely Special Services for 18 years & an Adjunct Professor at Huntington University & IPFW.

Achievements: IN Source Administrator of the Year in 2001, Huntington Co. Community School Corporation President’s Award in 1992 while Asst. Principal. During her 38 years in the field of education, Vendetta implemented a Student Assistance Program for students experiencing challenges with alcohol& other drugs as well as an in-school suspension program to keep students in school while serving disciplinary consequences. Her Community Service includes membership on Citizens for a Drug Free Community board, Youth Services Bureau, Easter Seals, Mental Health, United Way, First Steps, and her church. Professionally she has an officer for the Indiana Council of Administrators of Special Education& has been asked to serve on many Indiana Board of Education task forces. She has also mentored many interns working on their Director of Special Education licenses.