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New Kids on the Block July 2023
Posted on July 16, 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!
Black Hills Children’s Home
Josh Johnson
PE Teacher
Hometown: Vermillion
Hobbies: Climbing, movies, Superheroes, gaming, playing sports
A little-known fact about me is I have broken over 25 bones
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Patagonia because climbing!
The best advice I’ve ever been given is: “People don’t care what you know until they know you care.”
The last great TV show or movie I saw was Sisu
If I could have an unlimited supply of anything for the rest of my life it would be chocolate because chocolate is awesome.
Stephen Kruse
Residential Youth Counselor
Hometown: Deadwood
Hobbies: Gaming, traveling, adventures, fishing, meeting new people, reselling.
A little-known fact about me is I was an exchange student to Croatia.
My most unusual talent is making bird noises with my hands.
The best advice I’ve ever been given is work hard, be yourself and have fun!
My childhood crush was Cheyenne.
The last great TV show or movie I saw was A Silent Voice
One of the items on my bucket list is visiting every country. I’m a little over 20 so far.
Kayla Rooks
Residential Youth Counselor
Shelter for Family Safety
Afshan Khan
Shelter Assistant
Sioux Falls Children’s Home
Cook
Hometown: Sioux Falls
Hobbies: Crafting, painting, cooking/baking, playing board and card games
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Christmas Island because there are more than 120 million crabs.
Lanae Knight
Residential Youth Counselor
Hometown: Watertown
Hobbies: Being with friends.family, being outside, reading and learning
A little-known fact about me is I want to be a lawyer.
My most unusual talent is doing pottery.
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to a Spanish speaking country because I want to continue my speaking skills and learn more about culture.
If I didn’t have to work, I would spend time with my daughter all day.
Webmaster
Hometown: Forest City, IA
Hobbies: Reading, crocheting and horses.
A little-known fact about me is I was an All State Orchestra member (flute)
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to the summit of Mt. Everest because it’s not attainable other than in fantasy : )
The best advice I’ve ever been given is to be an open book and no one can blackmail you.
Kiah Norby
Music Therapy Teacher
Shawn Kennedy
3rd Grade Teacher
