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6. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I am married and all our children are grown. We have a couple of grandchildren too and really enjoy spending time with all of them. I love to cook, bake, garden, and do crafts.

7. Anything else you would like the community to know?

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JODI RUETH

1. Hometown Greenwood, and have lived in Neillsville the last 25 years 2. New position Grade 5/6 general music teacher 3. Education UW-Stevens Point — bachelor’s degree in 4K-12 general music, 6-12 vocal music, piano minor; UW-River Falls — master’s degree in educational development 4. Experience have been teaching for 32 years, mostly in Clark County schools. I have taught all levels of music including 4K-6th grade general music and 6-12th grade choirs, as well as some private piano and voice lessons throughout the years. I just retired in June after 17 years in the Neillsville School District. I am back teaching “very” part-time to help give the Granton fifth and sixth graders an opportunity to have music class in their day!

5. What do you enjoy about schools/what made you enter the education world?

I always enjoyed music growing up and took piano lessons starting at age 6 and continuing into college. I went into education to help instill the love of music in our young people. The greatest joy in teaching is when the students connect with the material, it all comes together, they sound good, and are proud of it.

6. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I have three grown children, two grandchildren, and one on the way! My oldest daughter is a nurse, my second daughter is a teacher, and my son is a salesman for a farm equipment business. In my free time, I enjoy going for walks, reading, crocheting, playing cards and games, and spending time with my family.

7. Anything else you would like the community to know?

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TAYLOR RUNDHAUG 1. Hometown Cameron 2. New position Second grade teacher 3. Education I have a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from UW-Eau Claire.

4. Experience I babysat throughout most of middle and high school for various families. I assisted in an after-school program during high school, and worked in a daycare for about 2.5 years. This is my first year teaching!

5. What do you enjoy about schools/what made you enter the education world?

I love the communities and connections that are built in schools. This is one of the main reasons I decided to become a teacher.

6. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I am the youngest of my brother, sister, and stepsister. On top of being a sibling, I am also a new proud aunty, and a fiancée to my best friend.

7. Anything else you would like the community to know?

I am very passionate about education and building connections with students, staff, families, and the community! I am excited to be part of the Granton community!

ELIZABETH ZAHL

1. Hometown Marathon 2. New position 4K-fourth grade music 3. Education Bachelor of arts, piano emphasis from UW-Stevens Point 4. Experience I have been teaching piano privately for 11 years. I also worked as a substitute teacher for two years in the Neillsville School District.

5. What do you enjoy about schools/what

made you enter the education world?

I love how schools can make subjects like music accessible to all students from every background.

6. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I am married to my husband, Josh. We have two children, Xanthippe (4) and Cassius (2). I love reading, baking, traveling, and spending time outside.

7. Anything else you would like the community to know?

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