Pope County Community Unit School District #1

Years in this position -10 years in preschool 5 in Kindergarten
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Job duties -Teaching 3-6 year olds in a blended classroom
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Likes -The beach, snow days, watching my son play baseball, and watching my daughter dance. Cookie Dough is pretty good too!
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Dislikes -Storms, rain, and rude people.
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Hobbies -I'll let you know when both of my kids graduate.
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Hero -My husband, my parents, and soldiers.
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Favorite Quote -"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13 ​

Years in this position
-29 years
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Job duties
-Teaching children to read, write, add, subtract,work together, be individuals,and express themselves in a positive manner,while letting them know that they are valued, accepted, and cared for.
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Likes
-Travel, the beach, spending time with family and friends, trying new things (not food), movies, music, plays
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Dislikes
-Onions, paperwork
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Hobbies
- Drawing, crocheting
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Favorite Quote

-"Do It Anway" Mother Teresa

Years in this position
-13
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Job duties
-Teaching Kindergarten
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Likes
-Warm spring days, spending time with the people I love, pasta, and traveling.
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Dislikes
-Inside recess and negative people
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Hobbies
-Volunteering
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Hero
-My grandparents
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Favorite Quote
- "The only secret behind a good day is a good attitude"
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Years in this position - 5
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Job duties
-I encourage little people to become caring humans and productive citizens.
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Likes
-My loves include spending time with family, serving in my church, reading, and traveling.
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Dislikes
-I do not like snakes, mice, or negative people
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Hobbies
-Traveling and reading
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Hero
-My mom who was the strongest person I’ve known.
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Favorite Quote
- I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:12-13
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Years in this position
5
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Job duties
-Teaching young and impressionable children how to become decent adults who succeed in whatever makes them happy.
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Likes
-*The beach *The color gray *Teaching
*Anything and everything chocolate *Spending time with my family, friends, and cat *Fishing and bow-fishing *Kayaking *Reading
*Napping *Gardening *Traveling *Watching movies and binging shows *Wearing sweatpants *Listening to music *Trying new activities *Unique socks
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Dislikes
- *Snakes *Small Spaces *Whistling *Ranch on salad *Soggy food *Clowns *Choosing my favorite song, music, book, or color *Maple *Pancakes, waffles, and french toast
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Hobbies
-See what I like :)
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Hero
-My mom is my hero in every way.
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Favorite Quote
-"Though she be but little, she is fierce." -Shakespeare
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Favorite Book(s)
-One of my dislikes is choosing a favorite, so these are the books I will read over and over: The Giving Tree, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Fault in Our Stars, If I Stay, 13 Reasons Why, Before I Fall, The Giver, Divergent Trilogy, Paper Towns

Likes
Chocolate, A good cup of coffee, Traveling, and Outdoor adventures
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Dislikes
-My allergies and Dusting furniture
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Hobbies
-Gardening, Reading, and Quilting
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Favorite Book
-Too many to pick just one! So many books, so little time!!
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Years in this position
6 years
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Job duties
-Teach
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Likes
-Pizza, shopping, summer
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Dislikes
-Snakes, inside recess
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Hobbies
-Spending time with family, shopping, taking pictures
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Favorite Quote
-"No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else."
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Favorite Book
-I”ll Love You Forever
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Years in this position
19 years
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Job duties
- Regular education classroom teacher
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Likes
- books, music, learning new things, flea markets, chocolate, peanut butter, spending time with grandchildren, meeting new people, kids, exploring new places, history, sunny days
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Dislikes
-household chores, being stuck in traffic, cloudy days, dishonest people, snakes, insects that sting
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Hobbies
-Reading - Traveling - Refurbishing old furniture - Decorating - Trying new recipes
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Favorite Quote
"I attribute success to this: I never gave or took any excuse." - Florence Nightingale
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Favorite Book
- Song of Fire and Ice - Fiction and Blink - Nonfiction - (too many others to list)
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Years in this position
6 years
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Job duties
-Educating future generations
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Likes
-I enjoy traveling with my husband, cuddling with our fur babies, and eating delicious food!
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Dislikes
-I loathe inside recess, spiders, snakes, and the dark.
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Hobbies
-Attending ballgames, reading, and Jeeping
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Favorite Quote
-“Don’t give up! I believe in you all. A person’s a person, no matter how small.” Horton Hears A Who by Dr. Seuss
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Years in this position
12
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Job duties
-teaching 4th graders
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Likes
-Coca-Cola, sugar skulls
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Dislikes
-frogs
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Hobbies
-hiking, riding atv's,art, planting flowers
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Hero
-My father(Ronald Butts)
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Favorite Quote
-"Life is Like a Box of Chocolates, You Never Know What You Get"
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Favorite Book
- Children's books: The Twits, Sadako, and One and Only Ivan

Years in this position
4 years
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Job duties
-Coffee, sunshine, music
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Likes
-Spiders, winter, pickles
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Dislikes
-Does googling random things count as a hobby?
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Hobbies
-No one is perfect. That is why pencils have erasers.
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Favorite Book
-Harry Potter
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Years in this position
14
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Job duties
-6-8th grade Language Arts
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Likes
-Horses, History, home style cooking, and my family and friends
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Dislikes
-Social media
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Hobbies
-Riding horses, cooking, and genealogy
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Hero
-Granny, Dad, Sindy, Louis Zamperini, and Corrie ten Boom
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Favorite Quote
-“To persevere, I think, is important for everybody. Don’t give up, don’t give in. There’s always an answer to everything.” Louis Zamperini
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Favorite Book
-Christy by Catherine Marshall

Years in this position
4
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Likes
- The Beach
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Dislikes
-Pumpkin Pie, Birds
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Hobbies
-Organizing, Sports
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Hero
-My Husband, my mom
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Favorite Quote
-"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."
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Favorite Book
-The Hunger Games

Years in this position
12
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Likes
-I like doing crossword puzzles, reading mysteries, and working outside.
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Dislikes
-I refuse to watch poignant movies or movies that end sadly.
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Hobbies
-My hobbies include upcycling and shopping resale, rafting.
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Hero
-My mom is my hero
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Favorite Quote
-I can do all thing through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Years in this position
2 years here, 20 years total
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Job duties
-Teach science
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Likes
-I like quiet, peaceful places.
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Dislikes
-Praying mantises
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Hobbies
-Cook, relax and shop
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Hero
- My best friend Paige Schutt
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Favorite Quote
- "Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about." Marilyn Monroe"
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Favorite Book
- I don't have a favorite book but National Geographic is my favorite magazine.
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Years in this position
3
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Job duties
- To teach junior high health
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Likes
-Riding my recumbent trike on the Tunnel Hill rail/trail

Dislikes
-Tomatoes and onions
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Hobbies
- Reading
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Hero
-Pat Summitt

Years in this position
2
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Job duties
- Getting the students to be physical active!!
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Likes
- Food, vacations, Crime TV shows, volleyball, and Bears Football.
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Dislikes
-Sauerkraut, and cold weather!!!
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Hobbies
-Playing and watching sports, reading, cooking, and traveling.
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Hero
-Fellow Teachers
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Favorite Quote
-"For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23"


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Favorite Book
-Pride and Prejudice
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Position
- Art teacher

Years in this position
9

Job duties
Instruct and build up our students in the methods of art, problem solving and creating!
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Likes
Art, traveling, the ocean, being home, reading, making!
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Dislikes
proud people, humidity,

Hobbies
painting, decorating, reading
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Hero
My parents
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Favorite Quote
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Cor. 12:9
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Favorite Book
The Bible, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Secret Life of Bees, A Painted House

Years in this position
-29 years at Pope
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Job duties
-Veterans Day, Christmas, Spring and graduation concerts and programs. Oversee the benchmark testing and progress monitoring K-8 Research and implement curriculum K-8 Grant writing for the district Monitor student grades and seek avenues to assist struggling students.
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Likes
-Chocolate, traveling, touring historic sites, eating out, binge watching Netflix with my family.
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Dislikes
- Cold, cloudy days!
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Hobbies
-Singing, basket weaving, organizing!
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Hero
- I don't have a specific hero. I guess (sing this next part) I need a Hero!
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Favorite Quote
-Just be nice!
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Favorite Book
-First the Bible. Second anything that is historical fiction.

Years in this position
6
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Job duties
Instructional Aide: I assist students in the classroom with various assignments, assist the classroom teacher, and also work individually with students. I also help assist with Aimsweb, Star, and various other standardized tests. I work in the afternoon as a library clerk. I help students find and check out books among other duties related to the library.
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Likes
Spending time with my husband and four kids.
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Dislikes
Snakes
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Hobbies
Reading
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Hero
My dad
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Favorite Quote
"Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory"-Dr. Seuss
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Favorite Book
The Bible

Years in this position
13
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Job duties
-My job includes performing evaluations, working as a team member to help determine eligibility for speech & language services, and providing direct, indirect, consultative, and RTI support services to help improve students' communication skills.
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Likes
-I love stretchy pants, chocolate, and the beach.
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Dislikes
-I have an irrational fear of bees and wasps. I'm not allergic; I'm just a giant chicken.
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Hobbies
-I love hanging out with my family. I love to run, exercise, hike, and swim.
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Hero
-My momma has always been my number 1 fan, and she is my biggest hero.
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Favorite Quote
"Kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see." - Mark Twain
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Favorite Book
-I love to read. There is no way I could ever choose one favorite book.
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Years in this position
-4
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Job duties
-Helping Children Learn in Their Best Way
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Likes
-Vacations, Food
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Dislikes
-Mean People
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Hobbies
-I have kids so no time for hobbies.
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