WHS Guidance & Special Services Faculty Members
December 20, 2007
Kristal Brabec
High School
Resource
Teacher Since: 1991
Hometown: Arapahoe, NE
Bachelors: 1991, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Masters: 2002, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Favorite Books
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
Favorite Movies
"Steel Magnolias"
Favorite Quote: "There are no shortcuts to life's greatest
achievements." --Anonymous
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Barb Chall
Speech
& Language Therapy
In Education Since: 1974
Hometown: Austin, Minnesota
Bachelors: 1974, University of Minnesota at Mankato
Masters: 1976, University Minnesota at St. Cloud
Favorite Books
"I love to read and don't have a favorite book."
Favorite Movie
"Camelot"
Interesting Facts: "My favorite sport is snow skiing, and I also
love to watch my daughter compete in horse shows."
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Erin Craven
Behavior
Disorder
Teacher Since: 2006
Hometown: Ogallala, NE
Bachelors: 2006, Doane College (Crete, NE)
Masters: in progress, Doane College
Favorite
Books
A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer
Favorite Movies
"Freedom Writers"
"Dangerous Minds"
Favorite Quote: "A child's life is like a piece of paper on which
every person leaves a mark." --Anonymous
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Abbie Huenink
Transitions Specialist
Teacher Since: 2005
Hometown: Hickman, NE
Bachelors: 2005, Doane College (Crete, NE)
Masters: 2007, Doane College
Favorite Books
Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco
Favorite Movie
"Invincible"
"Bourne Identity"
"Mary Poppins"
Favorite Quote: "The focus should be on your ability, not your
disability."
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Jennifer Johnson
School Psychologist
School Psychologist Since: 2006
Hometown: Madison, South Dakota
Bachelors: 2002, Midland Lutheran College
Masters: 2004, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Educational Specialist: 2006, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Favorite Books
The Alienist by Caleb
Carr
Favorite
Movies
"Elf"
"Sweet Home Alabama"
"The Wizard of Oz"
Interesting Facts: "I spent the entire summer with my
grandparents."
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Vicki Jones
District Technology Coordinator
Tech Coordinator Since: 2006
Hometown: Cedar Bluffs, NE
Favorite
Books
Favorite Movies
Interesting Facts:
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Marc Kaminski
Alternative School Director
Teacher Since: 2002
Hometown: McCook, NE
Bachelors: 2001, Chadron State College
Masters: n/a
Favorite Books
Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Favorite Movies
"Caddy Shack"
Interesting Facts: "I'm originally from Elyria, Ohio (Cleveland),
and moved to McCook in 5th Grade."
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Terry Kopish
High School Guidance Counselor
Counselor Since: 1988
Bachelors: University of Northern Iowa
Masters: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Favorite
Books
"I must have 10,000 books at home! Anything that makes me think or
laugh because I'd rather read than eat! Of course, reading and
eating chocolate rank very high on my scale."
Favorite Movies
"Any adventure or mystery with a complex plot, or a great
slapstick comedy."
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Shelley Maass
Director of Special Education Services
Teacher Since: 1994
Hometown: West Point, NE
Bachelors: 1992, University of Nebraska at Kearney
Masters: 1994, University of Nebraska at Kearney; 2006, University
of Nebraska at Lincoln
Favorite Books
"I love to read and will read anything!"
Favorite Movies
"Indiana Jones"
"Shrek"
"Hoosiers"
Interesting Facts: "I attended elementary/middle school in Brooks,
Alberta, Canada. I have lived in Wahoo longer than I have lived
anywhere else - 13 years! I love to fish!"
Favorite Quote: "Do what you can, with what you have, where you
are." --Theodore Roosevelt
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David Privett
District Media Specialist
Teacher Since: 1994
Hometown: Fremont, NE
Bachelors: 1994, Wayne State College
Masters: 2005, Peru State College
Media Endorsement: 2008, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Favorite
Books
The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns by
Khaled Hosseini
Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Favorite Movies
"The Untouchables"
"The Green Mile"
"O Brother Where Art Thou"
"Dead Poets Society"
Interesting Facts: "I once had a VERY close encounter with a
rattlesnake (unknowingly) while working on a friend's ranch at the
bottom of a canyon in the middle of New Mexico (ie; nature
called!). Thank goodness it had just started to rain, so the snake
didn't seem to notice!"
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Mary Specht
District Nurse
Nurse Since: 1970
Hometown: Cedar Bluffs, NE
Registered Nurse: 1969, St. Elizabeth School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: 1994, Midland Lutheran College
(Fremont, NE)
Favorite Books
any Nancy Drew mystery
Favorite
Movies
"Titanic"
"Lion King"
Interesting Fact: "I have eight lovely grandchildren."
Favorite Quote: "Amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the
Titanic." --Source Unknown
WHS Guidance & Special Services Faculty Members
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