1942
Born to Raymond and LaVerne (Mayer) Kusler in Fredonia, ND.
1962
Is an elementary school teacher in Cokato and Robbinsdale, MN through 1966.
1964
Earns a Bachelor of Science from Valley City University in North Dakota.
1966
Is a vocal teacher at Wheaton High School in Minnesota through 1967.
1967
Is an elementary school teacher at Owatonna Elementary School in Minnesota through 1988.
1977
Earns a Master of Science from Mankato State University in Minnesota.
1981
Serves as vice president of Cannon Valley Uniserv in Mankato, MN.
1986
Elected to the NEA Board.
1987
Earns an Educational Specialist degree from the University of Minnesota.
1987
Is a principal at Owatonna Elementary School in Minnesota through 1998 and a reading specialist through 2008.
1988
Is a National Education Association delegate for the World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Professions in Melbourne.
1990
Is Named Woman of Year by the Owatonna Business and Professional Women.
1997
Elected to the International Literacy Association Board.
1998
Earns a Certificate of Merit from the VCSU; is presented the Woman of Achievement Award by Delta Kappa Gamma.
1998
Receives the Celebrate Literacy Award from the International Literacy Association
2019
Serves as president of the Owatonna Woman’s Club.