Scott Woster
Scott, a committed counselor at St. Joseph’s Indian School since 1994, employs his deep understanding of Native American education to enlighten and inspire. As the host of the school's podcast, Hochoka (center of the camp circle), he continues to discuss issues critical to Native American education. Scott’s life isn't just about work. With his wife LaRayne, he has raised four daughters and revels in the joy of seven grandchildren. Outside of work and family, he unleashes his creative side by writing songs and performing them on guitar in his one-man band, The Ways and Means. He has a love for the natural world and can often be found with his mountain bike and his camper van, Thelma, The Moveable Feast, somewhere in the mountains or deserts of North America. Scott’s multi-faceted life experiences seep into his writing, creating a tapestry of vivid storytelling that resonates with readers. Woster is the author of 2 books, including The Ways and Means: Truth Is in Front of You ~ Heaven Is Where You Stand and Brave Girl: A Story On the Wind. You can sign up to get updates about their writing here.
Scott, a committed counselor at St. Joseph’s Indian School since 1994, employs his deep understanding of Native American education to enlighten and inspire. As the host of the school's podcast, Hochoka (center of the camp circle), he continues to discuss issues critical to Native American education. Scott’s life isn't just about work. With his wife LaRayne, he has raised four daughters and revels in the joy of seven grandchildren. Outside of...
Books
The Ways and Means: Truth Is in Front of You ~ Heaven Is Where You Stand
The Ways and Means is the deeply reflective memoir of Scott Woster — a man who followed all the rules laid out before him, only to discover they weren’t his own.
Raised in a loving, middle-class Midwestern family, Scott had every advantage and every expectation: education, career, faith, family. Yet the more he tried to walk the path before him,...
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The Ways and Means is the deeply reflective memoir of Scott Woster - a man who followed all the rules laid out before him, only to discover they weren’t his own.
Raised in a loving, middle-class Midwestern family, Scott had every advantage and every expectation: education, career, faith, family. Yet the more he tried to walk the path before him,...
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Brave Girl: A Story on the Wind" paints the vivid picture of LaRayne Woster's journey through life, set against the backdrop of central South Dakota. Born to a mixed heritage of Lakota and Irish, LaRayne grapples with her cultural identity while navigating the ups and downs of life. Amidst joy and tragedy, her family evolves, challenging her to...
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