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DeSoto County Schools honors teachers of the year; board hears mentor-program update
Summary
The Southern County Board of Education recognized teachers of the year from across DeSoto County Schools and heard a district presentation on a multi-part mentor program for new and second-year teachers that the presenters said included a 250-person kickoff, expanded sponsorship and in-class coaching.
The Southern County Board of Education recognized teachers of the year from across DeSoto County Schools and heard a presentation on the district’s mentor program during its regular meeting.
The board’s superintendent called the meeting a “favorite board meeting of the year” and introduced sponsor remarks from Michael Parker of First Horizon Bank, who thanked the district and said the bank provided gift bags for honorees. The board then read the names of teachers of the year by school zone and said the honorees will serve as the district’s Teacher Advisory Council, with a first meeting scheduled the following Tuesday.
The mentor program was…
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