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the association, and we let them know they will be sincerely missed. Their efforts have moved the conference to new and comfortable heights for the vendors and greatly enhanced the overall ambiance of conference. David Ireland will step in as vendor coordinator and Jen Fowler will be the hospitality hostess. We will miss the Farrands, as we welcome both David and Jen. Janet Wagner, along with Jen Fowler, will represent us as K-12 liaisons. Thanks for all the past, present, and future people who are instrumental in running this conference. A little bit about me…my name is Brenda Murphey, and I am honored for the opportunity to represent the SDSTA as president for the next two years. My teaching experiences began 19 years ago when I was hired to teach science at a three room alternative program in Rapid City. We called ourselves the "best kept secret" of Rapid City because we served struggling students in danger of not graduating. We have since grown to be known as Rapid City Academy with 450 students. My husband, Michael, is also a science educator. He is happily retiring this year from his administrative position at Central High School in Rapid City. He looks forward to having time to spend on his ranch hunting and fishing. I look forward to having hot meals ready to eat and a clean house ready for me to relax. :o) Time will tell whose wish is granted. We have one boy in 7th grade, Ira, who works hard at keeping both Mike and I on our toes with his athletics, music, and academics. Our two older boys have moved to Illinois. One has finished university, married, and started a family of grandbabies for grandma to enjoy via SKYPE. The other has found the carefree lifestyle of being young and free most appealing!! I relive my youth in our conversations, but totally enjoy the stability my experienced age offers. Anyway, I look forward to spending two years with you. Please know your opinions and ideas are welcome! Happy Spring!!
Brenda Murphey, a . SDSTA President--Feb. 2012-Feb. 2014
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