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Librarian
Phone: 712-737-2274 Ext. 228

Years at OCCS: 1978- to present

Education Background:  BA in Elementary Education from Dordt College and over 30 credited courses from various educational agencies.

Professional Experience: (33 yrs)  From 1976-1979 I taught 1st-3rd grades at the Sibley Christian School. In the fall of 1978 I started teaching at OCCS.  I have taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Kindergarten, 6th and am now the librarian.  I also was a Para-professional at Sioux Center School for 9 years in the Kindergarten program.

Family: My husband Daryl and I have three children, Danelle 28 single and working at Omaha, Nebraska, Dane 26 single and working in Sioux Center, Ia. and Dorinda 20 a student at Dordt College.  Daryl and I love to garden and read.  We also love cheering our daughter Dorinda, and her teammates in volleyball and softball at Dordt.  Daryl is an accountant and I am librarian, sales clerk and a Curves employee.

Faith Statement: Faith is a feeling of security, trusting in a God that never changes, knowing that He will be there and give you what you need.  Faith is knowing that Christ died for your sins and has saved you.  Faith is His Spirit giving you the direction you need and giving you peace of mind. Faith is the commitment a Christian has once you have given your life to God. It means taking the necessary steps to ensure God's presence in a world that wants nothing to do with Him.  Faith, it is the heartbeat of a Christian.  With this faith in place I will strive to be the partner between parent, student and teacher to enhance the learning taking place in the classroom.  Books will be chosen to enrich each student and help them in their daily work as well as on a personal level.