WMS Language Arts Instructors

Connie Jacobsen
6th Grade Reading and Writing
Teacher Since: 1978
Hometown: Hastings, NE
Bachelors: 1978, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Masters: 1994, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Favorite Book
My Antonia by Willa Cather
Favorite Movie
"Auntie Mame"

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Michelle Jura
Elementary & Middle School Spanish Teacher
Teacher Since: 2010
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Lisa Russ
7th Grade Reading and Writing
Teacher Since: 1993
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
Bachelors: 1993, Eastern Mennonite University (Harrisonburg, Virginia)
Masters: 2006, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Favorite Books
Five Smooth Stones by Kristiana Gregory
The Purpose-Driven Life by Richard Warren
Favorite Movies
"Steel Magnolias"
Interesting Facts: "I love all sports, but my favorite sport is wheelchair basketball!"

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Becky Stark
8th Grade Reading and Writing
Teacher Since: 1988
Hometown: North Platte, NE
Bachelors: University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Masters: University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Favorite Book
My Antonia by Willa Cather
Favorite Movie
"Gone with the Wind"
Favorite Quote: "Most of the basic material a writer works with is acquired before the age of fifteen." --Willa Cather