Retired Jr High school teacher LaeUna DeWitt from Davenport who we met in Oquawka. She was hilarious and a formutable teacher. Sample: "If you don't shape up, I'll stick my foot so far up your ass you'll need an operation to get it out." #Shantyboat #scaryteacher #wouldbecomedian #standup

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