Background
Knutson, Janet Sylvia was born on February 1, 1947 in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Marvin Lester and Sylvia Janet (Meuler) Hefti.
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Janet Sylvia Knutson
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Janet Sylvia Knutson, American Elementary teacher. Certified elementary teacher, elementary guidance and counselor, Wisconsin. Named Beloit Teacher of Month, Kiwanis, 1979, Coach of Year, Special Olympics, 1982, 86, Educator of Year, Young Women’s Christian Association, 1983, Outstanding Educator, RockCounty Department Conservation, 1983, Teacher of Year, 1993; Herb Kohl fellow, 1993.
Education
Bachelor, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, 1969; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, 1974.
Career
Teacher, Converse Elementary School, Beloit, 1969-1970; teacher, Hackett Elementary School, Beloit, 1970-1985; teacher, Wright Environmental School, Beloit, 1985-1987; elementary guidance counselor, Beloit Public Schools, since 1987. Instructor environmental teaching methods education department Beloit College, since 1987.
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President, board directors Young Women’s Christian Association, Beloit, 1978-1982. Co-founder Beloit Girls Softball Organisation, 1980. Co-coordinator Beloit Girls Softball Program, 1980-1987.
Coach, chairman Beloit Special Olympics, 1980-1986. Co-founder of intergenerational programs and choir for Hackett School "Just Say No" and R.S.V.P. Retired Senior Citizens, since 1988. Member Wisconsin Association Environmental Education (Project Learning Tree Facilitator of Year 1992), Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (officiated regional championships 1986-1988), Alpha Delta Kappa.
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Married David Wayne Knutson, August 9, 1969.
