WMS Language Arts Instructors
Cass Griffin
Spanish
Teacher Since: 2008
Hometown: Grand Island, NE
Bachelors: 2008, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Masters: 2011, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Favorite Books
"As a kid I enjoyed Boxcar Children and the Dear America series. Currently I enjoy drama/mysteries like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."
Favorite Movies
"Seven"
"Love Actually"
"Finding Nemo"
Interesting Facts: "I love adventure and travel, although the two often go hand in hand. I have lived in Mexico, Spain, and Australia, and have skydived, zorbed, ran with the bulls, and participated in some extreme spelunking."
Favorite Quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the world." --Mahatma Gandhi
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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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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
