Shirley Koroluk was a school teacher in the tiny village of Benito who had such a huge influence on her students that many went on to achieve success in different fields of life. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * Shirley Koroluk was a school teacher in the tiny village of Benito who had such a huge influence on her students that many went on to achieve success in different fields of life. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Shirley Koroluk was a school teacher in the tiny village of Benito who had such a huge influence on her students that many went on to achieve success in different fields of life.
For example, Koroluk introduced the game of curling to Ed Werenich, who would become a world champion. She inspired Myrna Driedger to get into politics; she went on to be an MLA and House Speaker. Another student, Jim Makichuk, wrote a book based on Benito and is now a Hollywood scriptwriter.
“She was one of those remarkable teachers that inspired a lot of us,” Driedger said. “She was an extremely innovative teacher who loved her work.” Supplied Shirley and Ernie Koroluk’s wedding at Grandview United Church on Aug.
1, 1963. Werenich readily admits that Koroluk encouraged him to pursue the Roarin’ Game. “Shirley was a great influence in my life,” the Canadian Curling Hall of Famer said in an email.
“Not only was she an excellent teacher but she saw my potential in becoming a d.