A One Room School House History Lesson– To the Foothills with Robert Martin Episode 22 Jo Ann DunnJo Ann was born in Houston, Texas and earned a degree in elementary education at Southwestern University. She is married to Pem Dunn and has been living in Colorado since 1984. In Evergreen she was first involved with the Hiwan Homestead Museum as a tour guide and as a school aide. She was president of the Jefferson County Historical Society when they acquired the Medlen School. She applied for and was awarded a $20,000 grant from the State Historic Fund to restore the schoolhouse. She has been teaching an historic program since 1998.In 2015 she wrote the application that placed the school on the National Register for Historic Places. Jo Ann ‘s other passion is music and she has been a member of the Evergreen Chorale since 1987. She is blessed to share the singing with her daughter, Laurie and grandchildren Katrina and Kevin.Jo Ann and Pem have traveled extensively over their 59 years of marriage. Probably their favorite was Antarctica.Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Jo Ann Dunn about the history of the Medlen School. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How lumbering was one of the earliest industries in Bear Creek Colorado.- How the Medlen school opened in 1886 and had varying numbers of students throughout the years.- How Jo Ann’s summer lessons offer a historical look back to the past for the kids who attend.- Why the lessons taught during the sessions at Medlen center around hard work and building character.- How tours of the Medlen School House are free for anyone to attend. Connect with Jo Ann:Links Mentioned:https://emahs.org/ Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices