Emotional farewell: Ekkehard Götting is retiring

Emotional farewell: Ekkehard Götting is retiring

on July 13, 2025, it was time to say goodbye to an estimated headmaster of the vocational schools in Eschwege. Ekkehard Götting was retired after nine years, but his work will be sustainable in the region for a long time. He worked in school for over 40 years, of which more than 30 years in various management functions. This impressive career was recognized with an emotional celebration on the school premises.

pupils opened the ceremony with a vocal contribution. They interpreted "Somewhere only we know" by Keane, which caused goosebumps moments right from the start. Götting, known as a committed educator, has always campaigned for vocational training in the region. His role as a mentor for over decades numerous trainee lawyers is unforgettable; Almost half of the college learned from him.

appreciation and thanks

District Administrator Nicole Rathgeber emphasized in her speech how reliable Götting was as a partner and what design power he brought with him. Dirk Beulshausen from the State School Authority also emphasized the collegial relationship and the positive cooperation. "He always had an open ear for his students and was a person who never lost his humor," praised the student representative.

A special highlight of the farewell was the humorous-poetic review of his colleagues, who presented Götting's time as headmaster in the form of a "school calendar". Andreas Althen, his long -time deputy, summed it up: "Ekkehard Götting was not only an integrative and strong leader, but also a person on whom you could always rely on." In these words, emotions became noticeable: the school community adopted Götting with standing ovation.

a new beginning

The successor of Ekkehard Götting is now taking over Imke Carl, who is known as department head for the vocational high school and the vocational school in the field of business. He will take over the volunteer of the spokesman for school economy Werra-Meißner, who held Götting for over 15 years. Carl plans to build strong bridges between school and business and to promote practical professional orientation. At a time when the shortage of skilled workers is a major challenge, their commitment will be particularly important.

Götting was awarded the silver badge of honor for his services in 2024. Frauke Syring and Jens Nähler, Managing Director of School Industry North Hesse, recently appreciated him and emphasized the essential role that such spokesmen play for the professional future of young people.

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We wish Ekkehard Götting all the best for his new phase of life and look forward to the new impulses that Imke will put Carl.

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