Teresa Little
Teresa Little | |
|---|---|
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| First Lady of Idaho | |
Current | |
| Assumed role January 7, 2019 | |
| Governor | Brad Little |
| Preceded by | Lori Otter |
| Second Lady of Idaho | |
| In role January 6, 2009 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Lieutenant Governor | Brad Little |
| Preceded by | Vicki Risch |
| Succeeded by | Jim McGeachin (as second gentleman) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Teresa Soulen Weiser, Idaho, U.S. |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Idaho (BA) |
Teresa Little (née Soulen) is an American educator who has served as the first lady of Idaho since 2019 as the wife of Governor Brad Little. During her husband's term as lieutenant governor of Idaho, Little served as the second lady from 2009 to 2019.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]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
[edit]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]
First Lady of Idaho (2019–present)
[edit]Little became first lady of Idaho in January 2019 when her husband, Brad Little, was sworn in as governor.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Farsijani, Sharon. "Interview with Idaho First Lady Teresa Little". www.kmvt.com. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ "Teresa Little". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ Idaho, Access. "First Lady Teresa Soulen Little". Office of the Governor. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ Rosekrans, Neil. "Meet Brad Little". Brad Little for Idaho. Archived from the original on 2020-04-06. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ Gray, Del. "Idaho's new first lady anchored in traditions". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ Freeman, James (2019-05-16). "Opinion | The Great Idaho Do-Over". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ Idaho, Access. "Brad Little publicly sworn in as 33rd Governor of Idaho". Office of the Governor. Retrieved 2025-08-28.