February 26, 2021
2021 Locals Love Us favorite coach: Marble Falls High School’s John Berkman
When Marble Falls High School head girls basketball coach John Berkman played basketball for the Mustangs, he was known for wearing down opponents. Now, he’s known for lifting up all students. “There’s a lot more to coaching than winning — Read more…
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2021 Locals Love Us favorite coach: Packsaddle Elementary’s Misti Atkinson
Over 21 years teaching physical education in the Llano Independent School District, the past 14 years at Packsaddle Elementary School, Misti Atkinson has shared her love for physical fitness with thousands of children. She’s even taught the children of former Read more…
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2021 Locals Love Us favorite coach: Burnet High School’s Crystal Shipley
When Burnet High School head volleyball coach Crystal Shipley found out she was voted a 2021 Locals Love Us favorite school coach, she couldn’t hide her shock. “Wow, what a surprise! I feel honored that I was even thought of Read more…
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2021 Locals Love Us favorite school administrator: Marble Falls Middle School Principal Ashley Bernard
When Marble Falls Middle School hired a new principal this year, students saw a familiar face in Ashley Bernard, and she wants them to know she’s there for them. “I just really try to not be holed up in the Read more…
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2021 Locals Love Us favorite administrator: Packsaddle Principal Lendy Oldaker
While in the middle of her first year as the top campus leader, Oldaker is no stranger to the school. She spent 18 years at Packsaddle as a teacher, programs coordinator, and assistant principal before taking over as principal. That Read more…
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2021 Locals Love Us favorite school administrator: Shady Grove Assistant Principal Mendy Barrow
When Mendy Barrow started teaching 25 years ago, she believed the classroom was the place she’d spend her career. Campus administration wasn’t on her to-do list. Now the Shady Grove Elementary School assistant principal, however, Barrow can’t imagine doing anything Read more…
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2021 Locals Love Us favorite receptionist, cashier: Stephanie Polovina
Even though it was a seasonal position, Stephanie Polovina poured her heart into her customer service job at Inks Lake State Park. “I loved it,” she said. “I loved the people I worked with. I loved the people who came Read more…
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2021 Locals Love Us favorite receptionist: Kingsland School’s Crystal Serda
When people walk into the lobby of Kingsland School, the first person they see is registrar Crystal Serda, and she’s all about making them feel like family. “We have the Lake Family – that’s what we have here,” she said. Read more…
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2021 Locals Love Us favorite law enforcement: Granite Shoals Police Officer Chad Taliaferro
To say that Granite Shoals Police Officer Chad Taliaferro was surprised to hear he was selected as a 2021 Locals Love Us favorite law enforcement officer is an understatement. “Very unexpected,” he said about the annual honor voted on by Read more…
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