She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College and her Master’s degree from Viterbo University. Ms. Thole has been employed in education for 20 years. Her favorite memories from education are marching in the Fiesta Bowl Parade; her Senior Class Trip to Washington, D.C.; and teaching on a Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona. During spring break, Ms. Thole is heading to Arizona to see the Grand Canyon to see the Grand Canyon for the first time. She is working on traveling to all 50 states and is almost there.