Entrepreneurial TeachersLittle do most of us know, that the same teachers we see in classrooms today are owning their own businesses on the side.
Remember Clark Kent, who was a reporter by day, but after a quick duck into a convenient phone booth would reappear as Superman?
Topeka has several people who are living this type of double life. Teachers and school counselors by day, when these seemingly ordinary people put their red grading pens down once school is over, they turn into entrepreneurs.
Little do most of us know, that the same teachers we see in classrooms today are also power-washing a truck, hosting a stand at the First Friday Art Walk, coaching classes at a gym they own, or filling orders for delicious baked treats after a long day at school. Meet some of Topeka’s teachers by day and entrepreneurs by night.
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Mike Steinert - Glaciers Edge Winery
Amanda Rush, Becky Svaty and Roger Laubengayer - Sunflower Strength and Conditioning
Courtney Bond - BondBons
Amy Gilliland - JAG Trucking
Sammie is a Topeka native, graduate of the University of Kansas, and former swimmer. She has interests in photography, writing, video, and loves how local business gives life to communities. She graduated from KU with a degree in Communication Studies and Minor in Journalism.
