Name: Tammy Johnke
Years at CHS: 15
Current Position: Teacher Assistant at Loving School

Tell us about your family, including pets.

I have a 14-year-old daughter named Jada and an 18 lb. cat named Ava.

Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Sioux Falls, but I also lived in Spearfish, SD, and Eugene, OR.

What are some of your favorites:
-Movies? My top three movies include “My Girl,” “Wentworth” and “The Kingdom.”
-TV shows? My favorite show is “Alone.”
-Books? “Go Ask Alice” and “She’s Come Undone” are a few of my favorite books.
-Musicians? I love any song that brings back a positive memory.
-Sports or teams? I cheer for the KC Chiefs and the Oregon Ducks.

What are your hobbies? I like playing games, spending time with friends, camping, kayaking and watching my daughter play soccer.

What’s something that people would be surprised to know about you?

I have an irrational fear of forearms.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” —Maya Angelou

“Every little thing is gonna be all right.” —Bob Marley

Please provide two truths and a lie about yourself.

1. I have a tattoo on my back.
2. I broke my wrist snowboarding.
3. I would love to be a participant on “60 Days In.”

Can you share a special memory or two from your time with CHS?

I was absolutely blown away by the amount of care and support I received when my daughter and I needed it the most. I would have never been able to make the changes I did without my CHS family backing me up. I will forever be grateful for all the ways people showed up for me.

Is there anything else you’d like to say about your time at CHS?

Providing supervision is absolutely crucial at CHS! If you are ever unsure about something, ask questions.

If you guessed number one, you are correct. Tammy doesn’t have any tattoos.