vTEACHERS continued from page 27 I’m proud that: I completed a college degree. The most interesting place I’ve traveled to: New Orleans - history & culture is amazing! Future goal: Travel to Europe - especially England, France & Italy The best thing about my job is: that every day there is a new challenge! (very few days are ever the same) Sally Stanage Hometown: Sioux City, Iowa Education: North High School-Sioux City, Iowa USD-BS in Communication Disorders in 1977 USD-MA in Communication Disorders in 1979 Title/School Currently Teaching at: Speech/Language Pathologist at Lincoln School Years I have been teaching: 36 Family: Husband, Dave; Son, Steven; Whippet (dog): Donna Growing up I wanted to be: a teacher. First job: My first job as a speech/language pathologist was in 1979 when I was hired by the Yankton School District fresh out of college. All-time favorite movie: Grease Best movie I’ve seen recently: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Best book I’ve read recently: Along the Infinite Sea by Beatriz Williams Favorite author: Philippa Gregory Hobbies: Reading Watching sports - especially the Minnesota Twins Greatest fear: Loud noises! Pet peeve: People who don’t use their turn signals. Three words that best describe me: Loyal, understanding, open-minded. Name one thing you wish parents would do more: Talk with your children -- it’s a great way to promote language development. My favorite teacher was: My second grade teacher. We corresponded even after I graduated college and until her passing. People would be surprised to know I: am very competitive. I’m proud that: my students enjoy coming to speech/language therapy. My most embarrassing moment in teaching was: Better left unsaid:) The most interesting place I’ve traveled to: Devil’s Tower I’d like to have a dollar for every time a student: misarticulated a sound. Future goal: To continue increasing my knowledge and skills as a speech therapist. The best thing about my job is: the school environment: I really enjoy working with children! Because I work with individuals and small groups I have the opportunity to get to know my students on a personal level and make a difference for them through therapy. Additional comments: I can still say, after 36 years, that I love my job! I look forward to meeting and helping children for as long as I am able. Judy Willcut Hometown: Tolstoy, SD Education: Bachelors degree from Northern State College Masters degree from the University of South Dakota Title/School Currently Teaching at: Resource Room Teacher at Lincoln Elementary Years I have been teaching: This is my 46th year of teaching Family: Husband, Roger; 5 Children, 3 Grandchildren Growing up I wanted to be: Teacher First job: Working at a soda fountain at Vail’s Drug Store in Gettysburg. Prized possession: My photo albums All-time favorite movie: An Officer and a Gentleman Best movie I’ve seen recently: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Best book I’ve read recently: Still Alice 28vHERVOICEvMARCH/APRIL 2016 Please Join for a Spring Pop-Up Shop Twist of Pine 109 Capitol - Yankton, SD Thursday, March 24th 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. featuring a curated collection of furniture, rugs, wall coverings, lighting & home accessories for more information visit tamisieainteriors.com 605-660-7833