Jolene Hannett (left), Brent Steinert and Marie LaRock are new faces around the Hills-Beaver Creek School.
By Jolene Farley
The Hills-Beaver Creek School System hired three new teachers this year.
New speech/language teacher Marie LaRock is a familiar face in the H-BC halls. The daughter of Duane and Marilyn Nelson, LaRock is an alumnus of the district.
She received her bachelor of arts in psychology and master of science in speech/language pathology at Moorhead State University.
LaRock was previously employed at the Children's Care Hospital and School in Sioux Falls.
LaRock and her husband, Dan, have a 1-year-old son, Luke.
LaRock's goal for the upcoming school year is to become more acquainted with the students, families and staff.
New school psychologist Jolene Hannett graduated from the University of South Dakota with a bachelor of science in psychology and a specialist degree in education in school psychology.
Her goal is to work closely with students, staff and families to ensure a successful school year.
Hannett is a resident of Sioux Falls, S.D.
Brent Steinert will begin duties as music instructor for Hills-Beaver Creek Schools this fall. He will be responsible for all instrumental music venues and secondary vocal music.
Steinert graduated from Northern State University, Aberdeen, S.D. He was previously the instrumental music director at Avon High School in Avon, S.D.
His goal is to promote "students in music."
Steinert and his wife, Sarah, live in Sioux Falls, S.D.