Someday, Episode #2: Claire Ridenour, Elementary School Teacher

Welcome to Someday, our newest segment on the blog.  We’ve been having so much fun interviewing local entrepreneurs, we’re adding a whole new adventure to the mix.  We’ve recently started talking to interesting people from around the world to learn about all the different ways people make a living and are going to share these conversations right here at Shafer…Power!  In the upcoming months, we’ll learn: How to become a paleontologist, the best thing about being an artist, the most challenging thing about being a fireman, and how architects have fun.  Because someday, you may want to become…

Our second guest on Someday is teacher extraordinaire, Claire Ridenour.  Claire is a graduate of Purdue University (Boiler Up!) and has taught first grade in both in Iowa and Maryland.  She is a passionate teacher and loves working with young children to help them develop their beautiful, growing brains.  Claire has an extra special place in the hearts of Shafer…Power! as she is also the aunt of Owen and Malia.  When she’s not in the classroom, she can found cheering on her alma matter, doing extensive research on the latest fashion trends (shopping) or enjoying a cupcake with her husband Steve.