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For me the pursuit of demonstrable truth is paramount.
I use and promote the scientific method to evaluate truth
claims and encourage others to explore the beauty of our
natural world with an open and questioning mind. I
have found the best answers for many questions are, "I don't
know. Let's find out."
Before returning to Bismarck I spent roughly a decade at
Tate Topa school located on the Fort Totten Native American
Reservation. During that time through the friendship
of several elders and by participating in other activities I
developed a great appreciation for the cultural values and
history of the Native American experience from the
perspective taught by several who lived on the
reservation.
More than thirty five ago during the interview for my first
teaching job at Tate Topa, a respected elder woman from the
school board asked me, " . . . . How would you treat
Native American students?" I answered, "The same as
any other student. With respect." I have found this
outlook a positive position to maintain.
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