For 35 years, Richelle skipped to work and chanted “I get to go to work!” Why? It’s because she had the best job EVER, being a teacher. Richelle’s teaching skills have been recognized nationally, state-wide, and locally. She is a published author and creator of Traffic Light Letters (an abc program that teaches letter and sound recognition), big book kits, and take-home stories. Throughout the years, she has led and attended workshops and conferences locally, state-wide, and nationally. In retirement, her motto continues to be “Children are our world’s greatest resource.” “I was blessed to grow up with a handicapped sister, and from her I learned tenacity, perseverance, and how expectations can be limitless. We all need to smile, present our best self, and just go out there and make a difference."