Meet Mrs. Sanders
September 16, 2007
My
recurrent fantasy when I was a child was to be locked in the Public
Library during Christmas vacation. . . .I could read, and read,
and read.
Introduction
Feeling that way as a child about books and libraries surely influenced my choice of vocation. My name is Sheryl Sanders and I am the Teacher/Librarian at Farragut Community Schools. This short biography is a great way to let you know me better as I get to know all of you.
Educational Background
After graduation from Nebraska City High School, I began my college career at Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska. I graduated from PSC with a BA in English and a BS in Secondary Education with a minor in Library Science.
Experience
I began my teaching career in Sidney, Iowa where I taught 9th grade English and had charge of the K-12 libraries. I later added 12th grade English and was the yearbook advisor and co-sponsor of the Junior class.
After eight years in Sidney, I quit teaching to stay home with my daughter, Sarah. During the years between Sidney and Farragut I also had a son, Jed. My job experiences included secretary for an attorney, selling computers, and helping my husband farm. Yes, I did drive a tractor as well as a truck and helped with planting and harvest. I have always thought that any experiences you have influence you in many ways. All the jobs I held, especially the farming one, enabled me to continue farming for several years after my husband died in 1991.
In 1997 I came to Farragut as the Business Manager and when the librarian left in the summer of 1998 I became the librarian and accepted 7th and 8th graders in literature.
Family
As I mentioned earlier, I have two children. Sarah married and had three children. My grandchildren are Isaac, 7th grade; Jasmine, 6th grade; and Madeline, 3rd grade. They go to school in Shenandoah. James, their father, is a senior engineer at Pella Corporation. They all enjoy the outdoors, camping, and fishing. And I love having them close.
Jed has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Iowa State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Clarkson College in Omaha. He is beginning his third year of nursing at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He is working on his Nurse Practitioner degree now.
Civic Organizations
As treasurer of the Southern Loess Hills Interpretive/Welcome Center, I have been involved since its inception, through the building phases, and have seen it become a vital stopping point for visitors to Fremont County. There have been visitors from eight foreign countries, all the provinces of Canada and all the states of the United States. Hosting about 3000 visitors a month, it is a busy and interesting place.
Being a Commissioner on the Board of the Fremont County Soil and Water Conservation District involves monthly meetings to oversee the conservation practices of all the farms in the County. It is sometimes a challenge to do those duties as well as to oversee the several watersheds and their repair and maintenance.
My most recent undertaking is being appointed to the board of directors of the Fremont County Economic Development Corporation which is trying to impact economic development in the County by encouraging entrepreneurship, tourism, and new business.
Hobbies
Many things occupy my free time. First and foremost in my life are my grandchildren. It is fun to see them grow and to attend all of their many activities. We also try to cook at "Mema's" house once a week.
Of course, I love to read. I especially like to read what my students are reading and like to be able to recommend books to them. Most of my reading is just trying to keep ahead of the avid readers.
Other interests I have are perennial gardening and refinishing antiques.
