Letter to the editor

40 Years

I think that this is a good time to recognize excellence in education. 40 years ago this teacher began her career straight out of NU as a 1st grade teacher in Kimball. She taught alongside a veteran that helped her grow into the teacher she would become. She has had large classes and not so big classes. She watched so many of her “little darlings” grow into fine students and adults. It’s not uncommon for her to see some of her past students that come up to her and give her a big hug, chat for a bit and give her an update on their lives. She always remembers them by name...