WMS Special Education Faculty Members
Stephani Ballagh
MS/HS Special Education
Teacher Since: 2009
Hometown: Prague, NE
Bachelors: 2005, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Masters: n/a
Favorite Books
O Pioneers by Willa Cather
Favorite Movies
"Under the Tuscan Sun"
My Teaching Motto: "I am a teacher to help create effective citizens."
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Barb Chall
Speech & Language Therapy
In Education since: 1974
Hometown: Austin, Minnesota
Bachelors: 1974, University of Minnesota at Mankato
Masters: 1976, University Minnesota at St. Cloud
Favorite Books
"I love to read and don't have a favorite book."
Favorite Movie
"Camelot"
Interesting Facts: "My favorite sport is snow skiing, and I also love to watch my daughter compete in horse shows."
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Sarah Harris
Middle School Special Education
Teacher Since: 2004
Hometown: Pawnee City, NE
Bachelors: 2001, Peru State College
Masters: 2008, Peru State College
Favorite Books
"Any book I am reading with my daughter."
Favorite Movies
"Shag"
"Steel Magnolias"
Interesting Facts: "I have a daughter Lillian. I enjoy golfing, swimming, spending time with family and friends, and I work part-time at Frontier Harley Davidson in Lincoln."
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Jennifer Johnson
School Psychologist
School Psychologist Since: 2006
Hometown: Madison, South Dakota
Bachelors: 2002, Midland Lutheran College
Masters: 2004, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Educational Specialist: 2006, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Favorite Books
The Alienist by Caleb Carr
Favorite Movies
"Elf"
"Sweet Home Alabama"
"The Wizard of Oz"
Interesting Facts: "I spent the entire summer with my grandparents."
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Michelle Wilt
Level II Special Education
Teacher Since: 2004
Hometown: North Bend, NE
Bachelors: 2004, Doane College
Masters: 2008, Doane College
Favorite Books
"Danielle Steele novels and mysteries"
Favorite Movies
"Follow That Bird"
"Steel Magnolias"
Interesting Facts: "I grew up in North Bend and I'm the second oldest of six children. Sports were my life growing up and I was the member of the Class C-1 State Runner Up for Basketball in 1998 and State Champion in 1999. I have had nine surgeries with 11 anchors in my shoulder. My husband is Jay and I have two beautiful little boys, Jaxsen and Kellen."
Favorite Quotes: "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." and "When one door closes, another one opens."
