Sheri's dedication to music and the community has earned her this award

GHES Music Teacher Shari Opdahl directs students during a December program at Minnewaska Lutheran Home. Opdahl was recently named as the State VFW Teacher of the Year::Photo by Chad Koenen

A music teacher of 23 years, the last two of which have been at Glacial Hills Elementary School, Shari Opdahl has become a fixture at Veteran's Day and Memorial Day Services in Starbuck. However, her tributes and work with local veterans doesn't end when the final notes of taps is played.