Today, we honored retiring teachers from the area.
Steve C introduced Ta Fett, a Frazee graduate who taught EBD and was a high school counselor. She plans to be a substitute teacher in retirement.
Vern introduced the Detroit Lakes retiring teachers:
- Amy Lakin, a NDSU graduate, has taught for 33 years, 25 in Detroit Lakes. She’s an advisor to the key club and the prom coordinator.
- Caroline Hoff, a teacher in early childhood special education, has a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota. She moved to Detroit Lakes in 2020 and loves seeing students grow.
- Barb Oistad, a native of Ada, MN, attended Concordia College and has taught English for 35 years, 25 in Detroit Lakes. She’s been a key club advisor, grad bash committee member, and basketball coach.
- David Meyer, a Detroit Lakes native, graduated in 1988. He played football with Vern in high school, attended Concordia, and has been a physical education teacher for 31 years, 27 in Detroit Lakes. He’s also an assistant football coach and a county commissioner for Becker County. He owns the Sand Bar pub.
Rob Ullyott couldn’t attend.