Jennifer Perez, Elizabeth Hahle, Haley Ehrich, Vanessa Rivera

New staff and adjustments to current positions have resulted in several mid-year changes in South Tama schools.

Their new assignments and biographical sketches follow.

Classes for South Tama students resume for the second semester on Thursday, Jan. 3, from the holiday break.

Staff members are taking part in a professional development day today, Wednesday, Jan. 2.

Jennifer Perez

Position with the school: Secondary school Spanish liaison

Where are you from: Tama, IA

Number of Years teaching: 0

Attended College at: University of Northern Iowa

Received degree in: English

Family: Mother: Mother: Laura Galvez, Father Nicholas Perez and dogs Luna and Nube

Hobbies: I knit and I have recently started rock climbing

Comments/Goals: To get more Spanish speaking families involved with the community.

Elizabeth Hahle

Position with the school: ESL 5th-8th grade

Where are you from: Waverly, IA but live in Mason City

Number of Years teaching: 0

Attended College at: University of Northern Iowa

Received degree in: Elementary Education

Family: Mother: Jana Hinders, Father James Hinders and husband Coltin Hahle

Hobbies: spending time with friends and family, babysitting, and Netflix

Comments/Goals: I cannot wait to get to know the students and staff at STC! I’m excited to be starting a career in this community and look forward to being a positive addition.

Haley Ehrich

Position with the school: 5th and 6th grade guidance and counseling

Where are you from: Kingston, Ill.

Number of Years teaching: 0! This is my first school counseling position

Attended College at: Ashford University and Loras College

Received degree in: B.A. in Sport Management and M.A. in School Counseling

Family: Husband Devin and dog Romeo

Hobbies: hiking, walking the dog, going to sporting events

Comments/Goals: I’m so excited to begin my Counseling career at STC! I can’t wait to get to know students and families, looking forward to a great year!

Vanessa Rivera

Position with the school: I will be the student at risk liaison at the elementary.

Where are you from: Tama, IA

Number of Years teaching: 0

Attended College at: Marshalltown Community College

Family: I am married and have three children, Daniel (husband), Alan (son), Daniel (son) and Lexie (daughter)

Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family and working on puzzles.

Comments/Goals: I am looking forward to meeting all the students and help them become academically successful.