WHS 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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Kristal Brabec
High School Resource
Teacher Since: 1991
Hometown: Arapahoe, NE
Bachelors: 1991, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Masters: 2002, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Favorite Books
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
Favorite Movies
"Steel Magnolias"
Favorite Quote: "There are no shortcuts to life's greatest
achievements." --Anonymous
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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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Abbie Huenink
Transitions Specialist
Teacher Since: 2005
Hometown: Hickman, NE
Bachelors: 2005, Doane College (Crete, NE)
Masters: 2007, Doane College
Favorite Books
Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco
Favorite Movie
"Invincible"
"Bourne Identity"
"Mary Poppins"
Favorite Quote: "The focus should be on your ability, not your
disability."
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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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