 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ABOUT ME |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
My roots: I grew up on a cattle ranch near Mullen, Nebraska, deep in the heart of the beautiful and unique area known as the Sandhills. |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
| The picture above was taken just east of Mullen on Highway 2, overlooking the Middle Loup River valley. |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
I'm looking forward to going back to my 30th class reunion this June. Do you suppose everybody got fat and gray, or was it just me? |
|
|
|
GO BRONCOS! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| I always wanted to be a teacher, and when I graduated from Mullen High School in 1976, the exciting new field of special education appealed to me. |
|
|
|
In 1979, I obtained my degree in special education from Kearney State College, now the University of Nebraska at Kearney. |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
 |
|
|
I now live in Creighton, located in northeast Nebraska, another beautiful part of the state. I am lucky to live near the Niobrara River (pictured), the Missouri River, and Lewis and Clark Lake. My family and I live in a great old Victorian house built in the 1880's (pictures soon). |
|
|
|
I teach special education in the lovely town of Verdigre, about 15 miles northwest of Creighton. I don't mind the commute--with such a beautiful drive, I can't possible get to work in a bad mood! I work with students of all ages with a variety of disabilities, and enjoy every minute of it (except for the paperwork)! For more about how I spend my days, check out my school website. |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Verdigre is a wonderful and unique town. Verdigre's citizens are very proud of their Czech heritage. I really enjoy Kolach Days celebration in Verdigre each June, featuring lots of polka music, a carnival, and kolaches (delicious Czech pastries). |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
The Verdigre area is also home to a small colony of Amish families. We occasionally see them travelling in horse and buggy, truly a charming picture. In addition to farming, they do various jobs in town. They also bake and sell wonderful baked goods--you should try the blackberry pie! These friendly, hard-working people are a great addition to this community. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
But wait...wasn't I the lady wearing that funny white collar on the Home Page? So how did I go from teaching to preaching? I'm working on a page to explain that, and I'll link to it as soon as it's done. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The song is called Voice in the Wind, written by Rhesa Siregar and Paul Gentry from a band called Azimuth. |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| HOME |
|
|
Family |
|
|
St. Mark's |
|
|
Jessica's Wedding |
|