Teresa Little
Teresa Little | |
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First Lady of Idaho | |
Assumed office January 7, 2019 | |
Governor | Brad Little |
Preceded by | Lori Otter |
Second Lady of Idaho | |
In office January 6, 2009 – January 7, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Vicki Risch |
Succeeded by | Jim McGeachin (as Second Gentleman) |
Personal details | |
Born | Teresa Soulen Weiser, Idaho, U.S. |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of Idaho (BA) |
Teresa Little (née Soulen) is an American educator and wife of Idaho Governor Brad Little. During her husband's term as lieutenant governor of Idaho, Little was the second lady of Idaho.[1]
Early life and education[]
Little was born Teresa Soulen in Weiser, Idaho and raised on a ranch. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in home economics education with minors in science and physical education from the University of Idaho.[2]
Career[]
After graduating from college, Little taught high school in Oregon. After marrying Brad Little in 1978, she became a homemaker.[3] During her husband's career in politics, Little has served on many non-profit boards, including Idaho Public Television. She has also acted as an informal political advisor to her husband.[4][5][6]
References[]
- ^ Farsijani, Sharon. "Interview with Idaho First Lady Teresa Little". www.kmvt.com. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ "Teresa Little". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ Idaho, Access. "First Lady Teresa Soulen Little". Office of the Governor. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ Rosekrans, Neil. "Meet Brad Little". Brad Little for Idaho. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ newsroom@messenger-index, By DEL GRAY. "Idaho's new first lady anchored in traditions". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ Freeman, James (2019-05-16). "Opinion | The Great Idaho Do-Over". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
Categories:
- First Ladies and Gentlemen of Idaho
- University of Idaho alumni
- People from Weiser, Idaho
- Living people
- People from Washington County, Idaho