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WORTHAM ISD celebrates going back to school with a community gathering Monday, August 13th. Student athletes, cheerleaders, and the district’s new teachers were introduced during the annual event. (Photo by Jennifer Lansford)
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INTRODUCING THE NEW TEACHERS AND STAFF OF WORTHAM ISD (left-right): Kevin Russell – Band Director, Gina Cryer – MS Math, Deirdre Erwin – MS English, Don Lee – HS Social Studies, DeAnna Whaley – Elem Dean of Students, David Hayes – Returning MS-HS Principal, Whitney Webb – Kindergarten, Brad Lowery – Elem PE, Shannon Spain – Elem Student Teacher, Anita Bean – Ag Teacher, and De’Adrian McDaniel – HS Math. Not pictured are Ben Gorden-MS Social Studies and Amanda Calame-Special Programs Coordinator. (Photo by Jennifer Lansford)