This is my 25th year of teaching all within the Hurley/Viborg Hurley School District.  I have five unbelievable children oldest Kristian Ellendorf, Jasmyn Dysthe, Logan, Tori, and our angel Luke . Next best  blessing to have are my NINE grandchildren Reice, Truette, Oaklynn, Shiloh, Julian, and Kassius Ellendoorf along with the Maverick, Myles, and Palmer Dysthe.

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Originally from Orient, SD with parents Virgil and Mildred Hansen, Graduated High School from Faulkton High School and received a Bachelors Degree from Northern State University with Majors in Business and Physical Education.

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Certainly have lots of hobbies all include officiating basketball and or umping softball. Definitely enjoy camping, hunting, and of course fishing. Have a passion for coaching too, the opportunity has been given to me to do jh gbb, cross country, and my favorite track and field.