Dear Editor:
I am writing in support of Janna Lind for House District 56. Janna earned my support from her dedication to educating our youth while engaging a diverse student body; that diversity mirrors our population. She graduated from high school in Hysham, attended RMC, and has built a home in Lockwood with her husband and son.
I knew Janna first as student at Rocky, and now as a colleague at Billings West High School. She has always been forthright, honest and direct in sharing her beliefs and opinions.
The Holocaust Museum invited Janna to training one summer and the two of us presented teaching Montana history at the National Council of Social Studies. Janna proudly showed a national audience our cultural heritage and innovative ways of teaching its lessons. This led to other presentations on balanced use of Montana resources.
Having lived on ranches and in a small town, Janna understands the values and interests of rural Montana. Her election to the Lockwood School Board and the discussions concerning the construction of a new high school have given her insight into the funding of education. Janna lived and taught in Hardin for several years which has given her an appreciation of the landscape — both geographic and socioeconomically. I have walked neighborhoods with her campaign, and I was awed at her ability to calmly and confidently talk to residents as a young professional. I encourage voters in Lockwood to choose Janna Lind — she will represent you well.
Sincerely,
Bruce Wendt
Billings
