The Big Sandy Mountaineer -

Monica Otto Winderl has been introducing Big Sandy students to the fine arts for three years, which has rounded out her 22 year career as an art teacher. Though she isn't from Big Sandy, Monica spent her growing up years visiting family in the area. Her father is first cousins with Ron Otto. An accomplished artist, her work has been on display in galleries around the state, including Fort Benton.

Monica didn't set out to go into either art or teaching as a career. She explains: "I fell into it. I went to college for a fine arts degree. Actually, I started college to be an accountant, and it...