Teresa Little Explained

Teresa Little
Office:First Lady of Idaho
Status:Current
Termstart:January 7, 2019
Term Label:Assumed role
Governor:Brad Little
Predecessor:Lori Otter
Birth Place:Weiser, Idaho, U.S.
Birth Name:Teresa Soulen
Children:2
Education:University of Idaho (BA)
Office2:Second Lady of Idaho
Lieutenant Governor2:Brad Little
Term2:January 6, 2009 – January 7, 2019
Term Label2:In role
Predecessor2:Vicki Risch
Successor2:Jim McGeachin (as Second Gentleman)

Teresa Little (née Soulen) is an American educator who is the first lady of Idaho as the wife of governor Brad Little. During her husband's term as lieutenant governor of Idaho, Little served as the second lady.[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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Interview with Idaho First Lady Teresa Little. Farsijani. Sharon. www.kmvt.com. english. 2020-04-19.
  2. Web site: Teresa Little. National Governors Association. 2020-04-19.
  3. Web site: First Lady Teresa Soulen Little. Idaho. Access. Office of the Governor. EN. 2020-04-19.
  4. Web site: Meet Brad Little. Rosekrans. Neil. Brad Little for Idaho. en-US. 2020-04-19.
  5. Web site: Idaho's new first lady anchored in traditions. Del. Gray . Idaho Press. en. 2020-04-19.
  6. News: Freeman. James. Opinion The Great Idaho Do-Over. 2019-05-16. Wall Street Journal. 2020-04-19. en-US. 0099-9660.