There is a woman in Corbett that has delivered us three of Corbett High School's valedictorians over the years. Growing up in upstate New York, Debbie Taylor met her husband Michael at a college in Oklahoma. It was always her desire to raise a family in a rural area that had a strong sense of community. Moving to Corbett in 1979 with Michael and their three children, she said she left biological family back on the east coast, but has created a community family here in Corbett. Home schooling all three of her children until the 6th grade, they each went on to Corbett's Middle and High School. Having a degree in education, she stayed home to raise her children, and was always very involved with their education, both at home and once they started at the Corbett schools. Debbie has been an incredible volunteer over the years at the schools, the local community church and also the garden club in Corbett. For many years she has also taught a women's bible study in the area for women of all ages. At their home in Corbett, Debbie has continued to garden in her yard, mostly vegetables. She says she loves the lodge type feel of their home and the unique style that it is. "It is definitely a place of comfort and relaxation for us!" A favorite community event for Debbie is the July 4th celebration, reconnecting with folks she has come to love as her own special "sisters", "moms", "grandmas" and "kids." Her own grown children are now a bit scattered in Newberg, San Diego and Phoenix, but they always seem to find a reason to come back "home" to Corbett for a visit!
