Rita L. Wigfield

Background

Wigfield, Rita L. was born on December 14, 1945 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Willard Ernest and Bernice Eleanor (Peterson) Ahlquist.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1967; graduate, St. Thomas College postgraduate, Hamlin U.

Career

Teacher, Alice Smith School, Hopkins, Minnesota, 1967-1980; teacher, Meadowbrook School, Hopkins, 1980-1986; teacher, Gatewood School, Hopkins, since 1986. Owner Swede Country, Minnetonka, Minnesota, since 1983. Elementary team leader Principal's Advisory Board.

Chairman building technical committee Hopkins School District, past supervisor building school patrol. Cooperative teachers Gustavus Adolphus College. Consultant and presenter in field.

Achievements

• Rita L. Wigfield has been listed as a noteworthy Elementary education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Wooddale Choir Evangelical Christian Church, decorating committee, Mission commission, organizer fellowship dinners. Member Loaves and Fishes, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Member ASCD, National Association Miniature Enthusiasts, American Quilting Society, International Reading Association, Minnesota Education Association, Hopins Education Association (building representative, treasurer), Delta Kappa Gamma (president Beta Beta chapter), Kappa Delta Pi.

Interests

• Avocations: miniatures, quilting, flowers, cross-stitch, antiques.

Connections

Married Vernon Carter Wigfield, October 9, 1982.

Father:

Willard Ernest Ahlquist

Mother:

Bernice Eleanor (Peterson) Ahlquist

Spouse:

Vernon Carter Wigfield