This summer, the Minnesota Humanities Center is sponsoring a series of improv shows around the state with the hope of helping communities work together on the issues that divide them.
‘A consistent, positive force of leadership’ (12/23/2020)
Julie Gardner was about to hike the Grand Canyon for four days with friends when she got the call. Gardner’s son, a Cotter Schools football player, had dislocated his shoulder, and Cotter Schools President Sister Judith Schaefer was calling Gardner from Mayo Clinic.
Gardner said she would get the next flight home. Schaefer, whom community members fondly call Sister Judy, responded that she had the situation under control and Gardner should stay where she was. Schaefer then remained with Gardner’s son and kept Gardner updated on how he was doing into the wee hours of the morning.
Cotter Schools President Sister Judith Schaefer has taught in many states and instructed students at all levels over the course of her career in the field of education. ‘A consistent, positive force of leadership’ (12/23/2020)
Julie Gardner was about to hike the Grand Canyon for four days with friends when she got the call. Gardner’s son, a Cotter Schools football player, had dislocated his shoulder, and Cotter Schools President Sister Judith Schaefer was calling Gardner from Mayo Clinic.
Gardner said she would get the next flight home. Schaefer, whom community members fondly call Sister Judy, responded that she had the situation under control and Gardner should stay where she was. Schaefer then remained with Gardner’s son and kept Gardner updated on how he was doing into the wee hours of the morning.