Teacher Profile Series: Washtucna teacher Lacii Rundquist

With the first day of school behind them, teachers everywhere, new and returning alike, are settling in to the new school year. One such teacher is Washtucna high school and middle school English teacher Lacii Rundquist, who is starting her first year as a teacher.

Rundquist was born in Benton City and moved to Washtucna while she was in high school. Her journey to her teaching job is perhaps a bit unusual. She hopes to be able to use her background to help students who may have a hard time being motivated to stay in school.

"I dropped out of high school for a year," Rundquist said. "I dropped...