County school board recognizes Student of the Month, teachers
Six teachers, each a member of the County Education Association, received $250 mini grants during April's meeting of the Calhoun County Board of Education. The teachers are, from left, Erika Turner of Saks Elementary and High Schools, Lindy Mange of Ohatchee High School, Brittany Brewster of Ohatchee Elementary School, Monique Grier of White Plains Middle School, Holly Hudson of Wellborn Elementary School and April Berry of Ohatchee Elementary School.
Also at the meeting, Haley Eichstedt of Ohatchee High School was recognized as TCI's Student of the Month. She plans to pursue a degree in cosmetology with a focus on becoming a hair colorist.
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'Truly one of the best that Ephrata High School has to offer'
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County school board recognizes Student of the Month, teachers
Six teachers, each a member of the County Education Association, received $250 mini grants during April's meeting of the Calhoun County Board of Education. The teachers are, from left, Erika Turner of Saks Elementary and High Schools, Lindy Mange of Ohatchee High School, Brittany Brewster of Ohatchee Elementary School, Monique Grier of White Plains Middle School, Holly Hudson of Wellborn Elementary School and April Berry of Ohatchee Elementary School. Also at the meeting, Haley Eichstedt of Ohatchee High School was recognized as TCI's Student of the Month. She plans to pursue a degree in cosmetology with a focus on becoming a hair colorist.
