Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
If life was a merry-go-round, then it has brought Rhonda Stevenson full circle to serve as the Dean of Students at New Rockford-Sheyenne School.
Born and raised in Eddy County, Rhonda graduated from New Rockford High School. She went on to Mayville State University where she earned her degree in education and became a licensed teacher.
Rhonda moved on to live in Nevada with her husband, where they had two daughters and she enjoyed a 29-year career in education. But life is full of surprises. After losing her husband and sending her daughters off to college, Rhonda opted to return home and take care of her ailing father in 2019.
When NR-S posted a position for a counselor, Rhonda was ready to apply for the position and make New Rockford home again.
The NR-S school board approved the recommendation to hire Rhonda at the regular meeting on Monday, February 8. Rhonda began her new role on Tuesday, February 9.
For now, Rhonda's official title is Dean of Students, a position that Rhonda filled during her time in Nevada. It's not exactly a counselor position yet, as Rhonda is not qualified to meet with students one on one for counseling. She will be working towards earning those credentials over the summer, and will serve as the NR-S counselor starting with the 2021-22 academic year.
Meanwhile, as Dean of Students, Rhonda will be taking on responsibilities such as event planning, group leadership, behavior and attendance. Scholarships and test preparation will also be on her docket as she helps juniors and seniors plan for graduation.
