Drake Begins to Cast His Vision in Return to Mann Middle School
One day after the 2021-22 school year ended, Chad Drake was already settling into his new office...
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Category: Spotlight
For Alison Camp, Leaving Austin Elementary Is Difficult, But She’s Excited About New Role
Just a few days before she was to have moved out of her office at Austin Elementary School, former...
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7th Musonera to Graduate from AHS Continues Family’s Tradition of Success
When Abilene High School senior Deborah Musonera walked across the stage last on May 28 during the...
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Teacher Taniece Smith Feels Fortunate Her Long Journey Has Arrived at Stafford Elementary
More than 20 years ago when NFL quarterback Tom Brady was just a rookie sixth-round draft pick of...
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Cooper Grad Keeps Father’s Legacy Alive by Helping Others
Cooper High School graduate Klayton Ritchie’s attitude is pretty amazing for someone whose father...
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Retiree Spotlight: Thomas Will Miss Cindy Hay’s Strength, Leadership
Some people who retire after lengthy careers in education simply want to find a quiet place to...
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Retiree Spotlight: Jenny Putnam Leaves a Legacy of Joy
Jenny Putnam has spent 38 years in education living out what she believes is her calling. And her...
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April Rifenburgh: Fine Art Educator Spotlight Honoree
April Rifenburgh never had aspirations to be an art teacher. She was, in fact, adamant that a...
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Secondary Teacher of the Year: Cheryl Barber Helps Students Succeed at Cooper
Cheryl Barber was a late bloomer when it comes to a career as a teacher. Pregnant at 16, married...
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Elementary Teacher of the Year: Terry Graham Helps Students ‘Find Their Voice’ at Taylor
In September 1990, one would have been hard-pressed to have found an employee in the Abilene ISD...
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Center for Innovation Students Get Hands-On Math, Science Lesson at Holland Med High
Students from the Center for Innovation explored the Holland Medical High School campus to learn...
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P.E. Program Gets Every Bulldog Moving, Including Parents, Community
Things are moving at Bonham Elementary All kids love to play. At Bonham Elementary, we take pride...
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