WAITSBURG - Several new faces joined the ranks of the teaching staff at Waitsburg Elementary School and Preston Hall Middle School this year. With the school year well underway, The Times checked in to introduce them to the community and find out about their experience in Waitsburg, so far.

Shelby Pomerinke

Shelby Pomerinke is Waitsburg's new music teacher, replacing Brad Green who retired after 22 years in the role. Pomerinke teaches PreK-4th grade general music and 5th-8th grade band. Depending on scheduling, she will teach high school band and possibly choir next year.

Pomerinke grew up...