Growing up I wanted to be: A teacher. First job: I was a perennial packer at Gurney’s Seed and Nursery. Best book I’ve read recently: The Kinsey Millhone mysteries by Sue Grafton Favorite author: My favorite children’s author is Jan Brett. Hobbies: Scrapbooking and other crafts Technology has affected teaching by: creating new tools for learning. My favorite teacher was: My first and second grade teacher, Helen Westegaard. The most interesting place I’ve traveled to: Alaska I’d like to have a dollar for every time a student: a first grader needed help tying their shoe or lost a tooth! Future goal: I hope to enjoy whatever the future brings me. The best thing about my job is: watching students discover the love of learning. Lorie Mulhair Hometown : Presho, SD Education: BA Business Administration from Black Hills State University (BHSU), BA Business Education from BHSU, MA Secondary Education from USD Title/School Currently Teaching at: CTE Teacher & CTE Director or Dept Head (CTE - Career & Technical Education) Years I have been teaching: 30.5 I started teaching in Yankton in January. Family: Tim Mulhair, Husband; Three Stepsons: Eric (Tammy) with 5 children (Tricia, Adonis, Tiernan, Addison, & Miles); John (Jess) with 2 children (Elliana & Joey) and Tim. Growing up I wanted to be: Teacher or an Accountant First job: Lifeguard Prized possession: My Amazon Kindle All-time favorite movie: No favorite - love all movies! Best movie I’ve seen recently: Bridge of Spies Best book I’ve read recently: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman Favorite author: None - I like a variety. Hobbies: Reading, crafting, shopping, & traveling Greatest fear: SNAKES - hate them! Pet peeve: When someone doesn’t follow through with a commitment... Three words that best describe me: Fun, outgoing, organizer Why I chose teaching as a career: I was influenced by playing “school” & teaching swim lessons for 10+ years! My grandfather always said that I was going to be a teacher; I guess he was right! Greatest thing that has changed about teaching since I started is: today we have paperless assignments & use online textbooks - technology is the biggest change! Technology has affected teaching by: the way a teacher delivers material - smart boards, email, google apps and the Internet to name a few. My favorite teacher was: Tie - Mrs. Ritter (3rd Grade) & Mrs. Bower (HS Business) People would be surprised to know I: managed the Yankton Memorial Pool for 2 years! vTEACHERS continued on page 28 Your PT Team From infants and women’s health to sports injuries, we can treat the whole family! Give Us A Call! Physical Therapy Services: • Post Surgical Rehab • Acute or Chronic Pain • Back and Neck Pain • Sports or Work Injury • Fall Risk Reduction • Vestibular Rehab • Pediatrics • Pelvic Floor/Bladder Training • Pre-Employment Screens • Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization 2525 Fox Run Parkway, Suite 100, Yankton Left to Right: Lisa Huber, PT; Samantha Schnabel, PT, DPT; Connie Casanova, PT, DPT; Amanda Adamson, PT, DPT, OCS; Erica Garvey, PT, DPT Affiliated with Lewis & Clark Specialty Hospital – Physician Owned 605.260.0918 OPEN LATE! Monday-Friday 8AM-6PM HERVOICEvMARCH/APRIL 2016v27