January 2023 New Kids on the Block
January 2023 New Kids on the Block
Posted on January 05, 2023,
New Staff HR News
Meet the newest members of the CHS family.
We hope you will enjoy these introductions to the most recent additions to our staff. Most of us can still remember how overwhelming those first days can be. So, look out for these folks, introduce yourself and offer a warm welcome!
Shelter for Family Safety
Ana Sachek
Housekeeper
Hometown: Sioux Falls
Hobbies: Drawing, reading, webcomics
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to California because I want to live there. I used to live there when I was younger.
The best advice I’ve ever been given is don’t judge someone because you don’t know what they’ve been through or who they are
If I didn’t have to work, I would travel
Sioux Falls Children’s Home
Kait Asklund
Student Teacher, Loving School
Hometown: Urbana, IL
Hobbies: Golf, reading, cleaning and cooking
A little-known fact about me is I have six older siblings!
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Antarctica because I want to be able to experience traveling somewhere unique
One of the items on my bucket list is to travel to Ireland
Beth Hall
Adoption Therapist
Hometown: Sioux Falls
Hobbies: Writing, meditation and doing great self-care
A little-known fact about me is I used to play bass guitar in rock bands
The best advice I’ve ever been given is stay in the moment
One of the items on my bucket list is to own land and open a dog rescue on it
If I didn’t have to work I would write full-time
Blake Jaraczeski
Help Desk Technician
Hometown: Sioux Falls
Hobbies: Playing guitar, sound engineering, reading and researching
A little-known fact about me is I love to facilitate Bible studies
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Singapore to eat street food
If I were famous, I would be famous for getting cars out of snowbanks
One of the items on my bucket list is paragliding in the mountains
Maia Peterson
Residential Youth Counselor
Hometown: Rochester, MN
Hobbies: Reading, working out, playing with animals
A little-known fact about me is my cat has three legs!
My most unusual talent is I could trip over anything, even lines in a gym
One of the items on my bucket list is to be a mom (and a good one)
If I could have an unlimited supply of anything for the rest of my life it would be French fries because I have never been unhappy while eating fries!
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Utah because it has an incredible school for autism
Taejana Schalesky
Cook
Hometown: Sioux Falls
Hobbies: Reading, baking, art
My most unusual talent is reorganizing the fridge/freezer
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Iceland, Japan or Italy because they’re places I’ve always wanted to go, so much natural beauty
The worst style choice I ever made was I used to love wearing knee socks with everything
If I didn’t have to work, I would farm/raise animals and travel
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