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Sharon Elling
Having 33 years in the teaching profession, Sharon Elling is a seasoned classroom teacher. She received her BA degree in English from the University of Northern Iowa and has done graduate work at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She currently teachers at CAL Community School in Latimer, Iowa.
In her early career, Mrs. Elling taught in Eagle Grove and Storm Lake, Iowa. On marrying, she devoted herself to family life and study for a master's degree in curriculum studies. But when family illness and the farm crisis of the 1980's interrupted her pursuit of a higher professional degree, she resumed her career at CAL Community School, Latimer, Iowa, teaching English and editing the school's application to the US Department of Education for Blue Ribbon Recognition. The 300 student, K-12 school received the recognition twice: once for excellence in secondary education and once for excellence in elementary education.
Mrs. Elling has completed numerous levels of the Iowa Writing Project (National Writing Project affiliate) and over forty hours of graduate level credit in professional development. Currently, she teaches high school English and Tag (Talented and Gifted) classes. She is the extra-curricular coach for dramatics and speech events. She also teaches Communication Skills I and II for North Iowa Community College, Mason City, Iowa. She anticipates retirement this spring.
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