The Big Sandy Mountaineer -

"It's been awesome," explained Sydnie Stellpflug, the new Second Grade teacher, when I asked her about her experience at F.E. Miley Elementary School. "As a first year teacher, I was super nervous. I feel like I have every question in the world. But everyone's been super helpful. They jump right in and answer. They're checking on me throughout the day. 'Hey, is everything okay?' 'Do you need anything?'"

Sydney was born and raised on a ranch in Wyoming. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in May before moving here with her boyfriend, Shad Hepp. The pair met while he was managing he...