Three new faces join the Blue Dragons teaching staff for the 2020-2021 school
by Camas Johnston, GHS Blue Ink
This year Garretson School District has three new teachers and would like you to welcome them with open arms. Two of them provided comment on some questions: Mrs. Lauren Stoterau (LS), fourth grade and Teddy Dauwen (TD), special education. Ms. Jeena Lentz, second grade, was unavailable for the interview.
Q: What has your first two weeks working at the school been like? Please elaborate on how the kids have been behaving and how the schedule is working for you?
LS: My first two weeks have been great. It's been nice getting to know my coworkers and students. The students have been happy to be back at school. I think it will take a little while longer to get the hang of things and to get back into a routine for everyone.
TD: It has been Pretty crazy, getting used to new coworkers and all the new kids, but it is good to be back in school rather than online.
Q: Why did you choose to apply here?
LS: I live on a farm about eight miles from here so it was the closest school and my husband graduated from high school. I have a couple connections here.
TD: I had just moved to Sioux Falls but wanted to work in a smaller town because I like the small-town atmosphere.
Q: What drew you to this school?
LS: Everyone's main goal is to do what they can to help students succeed and I believe that's most important.
Q: where did you teach before here?
LS: Flandreau School District
TD: Webster Area School District
Q: Where did you go to college?
LS: Northern State University.
TD: Northern State University.
Q: Do you have any fun facts about yourself that you would like to share.
LS: I have been teaching for four years. I taught for three years in Flandreau and this year I am teaching here.
TD: I just recently got married in June and have a dog, Kora.
Q: What do you think of the students here at Garretson School?
LS: I love them. The students are so welcoming and my coworkers are helping with the schedule, Kind of helping me get used to it here I love the students.
TD: The students are great. Walking in the halls and passing students I don't know and seeing them wave to me or say hi shows how friendly everyone is.
