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Iowa Teacher of the Year Krystal (Beed) Colbert, pictured here with her husband, Jason, and children Jamison and Emersynn.

Iowa Teacher of the Year Krystal (Beed) Colbert, pictured here with her husband, Jason, and children Jamison and Emersynn.

Aurora grad named Iowa’s top teacher

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Local native Krystal (Beed) Colbert, who credited Aurora teachers and coaches for inspiring her to pursue a career in education, was named last week as Iowa’s Teacher of the Year. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds made the announcement Nov.
Giltner Public Schools board members approved plans Monday to hire Kelsey Swantek as the district’s first agricultural teacher, starting in June of next year.

Giltner Public Schools board members approved plans Monday to hire Kelsey Swantek as the district’s first agricultural teacher, starting in June of next year.

Giltner welcomes new ag teacher

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Giltner Public Schools board members approved plans Monday to hire Kelsey Swantek as the district’s first agricultural teacher, starting in June of next year.
High Plains educator Sue Wilgocki is hanging up her hat at the end of this school year after a successful lifetime of teaching.

High Plains educator Sue Wilgocki is hanging up her hat at the end of this school year after a successful lifetime of teaching.

Sue Wilgocki recounts years well spent in education

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
A familiar face at High Plains Community School is hanging up her hat after a lifetime of teaching. Currently the family and consumer science teacher, Sue Wilgocki has had quite the run and wore plenty of hats since she started her educational journey.