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Educatorof the Month
C ounty CONGRATULATIONS Taylor Dena & Jim Dobbs Educator of the Month What do you teach? Dena: Kindergarten Teacher in the Rib Lake School District Jim: Middle School Special Education, Rib Lake Middle School (grades 6-8) How long have you been an educator? Dena: 29 years (13 in Rib Lake) Jim: 30 years (27 in Rib Lake) Who was your favorite/best teacher when you were a student and why? Dena: My first grade teacher from Colfax was amazing. Mrs. Liebech inspired and empowered her students through her many talents. She played a vital role helping me discover my potential and she had the ability to build meaningful relationships with all of her students. Jim: Mr. Frank Keyes (Colfax High School), he was firm, yet had a sense of humor. Why did you choose this profession? Dena: I find that working with young children is incredibly rewarding. I love to experience the joy of seeing students grow and learn. Jim: I’ve always wanted to help people achieve their goals by impacting success both in and out of the classroom. I appreciate the self-fulfillment teaching brings me through being a part of a person’s growth and helping them make life-long decisions. What inspires you to continue as an educator? Dena: Teaching provides a sense of purpose and allows individuals to turn their passions into their work. Also my students and colleagues energize me, good energy is contagious! Jim: Actually, both Dena and I are retiring this year. However, my purpose has always been how much I enjoyed being an influence as both a teacher and coach. Building relationships has always been a high priority for me. Many of my former students have become friends of mine I enjoy spending leisure time with. What is your favorite memory as an educator? Dena: One of my favorite memories was during Kindergarten Graduation many years ago. My student had a father that was deployed in Afghanistan and he was able to join us via Zoom. Teaching is just one of the direct ways to make an impact and be able to contribute to your community. Jim: Having a ZOOM meeting with my son’s PE class in Enid, OK! It was inspiring to see the energy and enthusiasm taking place. I actually had to schedule another meeting due to the volume of conversations between the two groups! Sponsored in partnership with: 39632_17 C ounty CONGRATULATIONS Taylor Dena & Jim Dobbs Educator of the Month What do you teach? Dena: Kindergarten Teacher in the Rib Lake School District Jim: Middle School Special Education, Rib Lake Middle School (grades 6-8) How long have you been an educator? Dena: 29 years (13 in Rib Lake) Jim: 30 years (27 in Rib Lake) Who was your favorite/best teacher when you were a student and why? Dena: My first grade teacher from Colfax was amazing. Mrs. Liebech inspired and empowered her students through her many talents. She played a vital role helping me discover my potential and she had the ability to build meaningful relationships with all of her students. Jim: Mr. Frank Keyes (Colfax High School), he was firm, yet had a sense of humor. Why did you choose this profession? Dena: I find that working with young children is incredibly rewarding. I love to experience the joy of seeing students grow and learn. Jim: I’ve always wanted to help people achieve their goals by impacting success both in and out of the classroom. I appreciate the self-fulfillment teaching brings me through being a part of a person’s growth and helping them make life-long decisions. What inspires you to continue as an educator? Dena: Teaching provides a sense of purpose and allows individuals to turn their passions into their work. Also my students and colleagues energize me, good energy is contagious! Jim: Actually, both Dena and I are retiring this year. However, my purpose has always been how much I enjoyed being an influence as both a teacher and coach. Building relationships has always been a high priority for me. Many of my former students have become friends of mine I enjoy spending leisure time with. What is your favorite memory as an educator? Dena: One of my favorite memories was during Kindergarten Graduation many years ago. My student had a father that was deployed in Afghanistan and he was able to join us via Zoom. Teaching is just one of the direct ways to make an impact and be able to contribute to your community. Jim: Having a ZOOM meeting with my son’s PE class in Enid, OK! It was inspiring to see the energy and enthusiasm taking place. I actually had to schedule another meeting due to the volume of conversations between the two groups! Sponsored in partnership with: 39632_17
An x-ray scanner, not currently installed and in-use, has been placed in the Taylor County Courthouse as of last week. The county board approved installation of a weapons screening system and security guard last October with the machine costing roughly $30,000 as well as $85,000 a year in salary and benefits for security personnel. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
KC Cameron is bringing his original sound to Taylor County, which explores the boundaries of classic country music thanks in part to collaboration with other musicians and his passionate, truthful storytelling. SUBMITTED
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