New USD 257 band teacher Ranie Wahlmeier has entered Iola with her first career position. The Burlington native and K-State graduate directs both the middle school and high school bands for the district.
“I wasn’t sure what the job market was going to be like and I didn’t want something huge,” Wahlmeier said. “A 4A school in small town Kansas sounded perfect to me. That’s where I grew up and it’s what I’m used to. It’s a comfort zone deal and it’s just something I thought I could feasibly handle coming right out of…
Newcomers join 257 teaching ranks: Band music is Wahlmeier’s passion
