Phillips County's new teachers for the 2019-20 school year

Tracy FisherName: Tracy Fisher

Hometown: Lyons, Kansas.

Position at Malta High School: Principal.

High School & Grad Year: A long time ago.

University or College and year of graduation: Fort Hays State University - BS Elementary Education and Western Governors University - MA Educational Leadership.

Last teaching job, where, when and what position: 5th Grade - Weslaco, Tex.

1st Grade - Raymondville, Tex. 3rd/4th Grade - Froid, Mont. 6th, 7th, 8th Grade, High School Principal - Wibaux, Mont.

Hobbies: Hiking, biking, landscaping, reading, and drawing.

Favorite Food: Lasagna.

What I did this summer: Attended two graduate courses at MSU-Bozeman. Flew to Seattle to visit sons. Moved to Malta.

Favorite song (and by whom): I like acapella groups.  Home Free is my favorite. During Christmas season I listen to Pentatonix.

Kelly Cederberg

Name: Kelly Cederberg

Hometown: Ronan, Mont.

Position at Malta Middle School: Health and Physical Education, Sixth Grade History.

High School & Grad Year: Ronan High School, Graduated in 2006.

University or College and year of graduation: Montana State University Billings, graduated in 2010, Degree: Elementary Education and Health and Physical Education.

Last teaching job, where, when and what position: Turner Public Schools, taught 3rd/4th grade combo class.

Hobbies: Running, camping, boating, riding dirt bikes, chasing after my two boys.

Favorite Food: Tacos and Double Stuffed Oreos.

What I did this summer: Spent a lot of time doing homework, reading, and writing papers. I am working on my Masters Degree in School Counseling. I also spent some time in the tractor summer fallowing. We did get some free time to do a little camping and boating. Spent a lot of time with my boys flying kites, riding dirt bikes, and taking afternoon naps!!

Favorite song (and by whom): I don't really have a favorite, I love all music and songs – mainly fast and upbeat songs!! The new one by Blanco Brown "The Git Up" is pretty cool!

Jamie Cote

Name: Jamie Cote

Hometown: Belgrade, Mont.

Position at Malta Elementary School: Paraprofessional.

High School & Grad Year: Belgrae High School, 2002.

Last teaching job, where, when and what position: Childcare Provider at We Care Daycare.

Hobbies: Reading.

Favorite Food: Italian.

What I did this summer: I played with my kids and went fishing and boating.

Favorite song (and by whom): That's a tough one! Anything Classical.

Christina Fister

Name: Christina Fister

Hometown: Kalipell, Mont.

Position at Malta High School: Agriculture Education and FFA Advisor.

High School & Grad Year: Flathead High School, 2014.

University or College and year of graduation: MSU, 2019, Bachelor's in Agricultural Education Broadfield teaching option.

Last teaching job, where, when and what position: I just graduated college in May, so this is my first teaching job.

Hobbies: Riding Horses, snowmobiling, hunting, and hiking.

Favorite Food: Steak.

What I did this summer: Worked road construction operating equipment.

Favorite song (and by whom): Sold by John Michael Montgomery.

Mardee Scott

Name: Mardee Scott

Hometown: Three Forks, Mont.

Position at Malta Middle School: Middle School Special Education Teacher.

High School & Grad Year: Three Forks High School, 2015.

University or College and year of graduation: MSU-Billings, 2019 Elementary and Special Education.

Last teaching job, where, when and what position: This is my first teaching job!

Hobbies: I love to go hiking and exploring Montana. I also love spending time with my family and friends.

Favorite Food: Spaghetti for sure.

What I did this summer: This summer I worked for my dad doing the lawn maintenance at the baseball field in Three Forks. I hung out with my family all summer as well.

Favorite song (and by whom): Any Country from the 90's.

Shyla Sunford

Name: Shyla Sunford

Junior High Teacher at Saco Public School: Junior High.

Hometown: Saco, Mont.

High School & Grad Year: Saco High, 2014.

University or College and year of graduation: MSU-Billings, 2018, Elementary Education K-8.

Last teaching job, where, when and what position: Hinsdale Public Schools, 2018-2019, 5th/6th.

Hobbies: Being a mom to my spunky 1 1/2 year old.

Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak.

What I did this summer: Attended the MTSS/MBI Conference in Bozeman, spent time at the lake with family, and went to Minot for a family reunion.

Favorite song (and by whom): Blessed - Thomas Rhett.

Katie Ottinger

Name: Katie Ottinger

Hometown: Malta, Mont.

Position at Malta Elementary School: Kindergarten Teacher.

High School & Grad Year: Malta High, graduated in 1997.

University or College and year of graduation: MSU-B

Last teaching job, where, when and what position: I taught third and fourth grade in Dodson from 2003-2005.

Hobbies: I love watching any sporting event in town. GO BLUE!

Favorite Food: Pizza and Ice Cream.

What I did this summer: I worked on the family farm/ranch and helped my children with their 4-H projects.

Favorite song (and by whom): The Tooty Ta song by any child willing to sing it! Look it up and I promise you won't be disappointed.

MaKenzie Wesen

Name: MaKenzie Wesen

Position at Malta Elementary School: First Grade Teacher.

Hometown: Glasgow, Mont.

High School & Grad Year: Glasgow, graduated in 2015.

University or College and year of graduation: attended Montana State University. Received my bachelors in Elementary education with a minor in reading. Graduated May of 2019.

Last teaching job, where, when and what position: This is my first year teaching!

Hobbies: Hanging out with family and Friends.

Favorite Food: Watermelon.

What I did this summer: Spent the Summer with my family and moved to Malta.

Favorite song (and by whom): I can't pick just one!

Stacy Moore

Name: Stacy Moore

Hometown: ,Gilbert, Ariz.

Position at Malta Elementary School: Third Grade.

High School & Grad Year: Gilbert High School, 1996.

University or College and degree: Northern Arizona University. Elementary Education K-8.

Last teaching job, where, when and what position: Discovery Plus Academy in Pima Ariz. 2009-2012. Third grade teacher.

Hobbies: Reading, spending time with family, baking, and crafting.

Favorite Food: Mexican.

What I did this summer: Worked hard as a family remodeling a house.

Favorite song (and by whom): Amazing Grace by Noteworthy.

Vanessa Mitchell

Name: Vanessa Mitchell

Position at Dodson School: Paraprofessional.

Hometown: Malta, Mont.

High School & Grad Year: Malta, 2013 graduate.

University or College and year of graduation: MSU Billings.

Last teaching job, where, when and what position: Childcare Provider at We Care Daycare from 2018-19.

Hobbies: Cooking, reading, napping :-), taking my dog for runs, and boxing.

Favorite Food: Tacos

What I did this summer: Worked at We Care Daycare. Went camping, went to the lake, and went to Glacier National Park.

Favorite song (and by whom): I Love Rock n' Roll - Joan Jett.