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Oakwood High School Principal Erin Smith is excited to get started
By Dani Tietz Becoming an educator has always been on the radar for Erin Smith. Growing up in a household…
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For Kathy Izard, Prairieview-Ogden has been family
By Dani Tietz The definition of family is often wide and deep. They are the people we spend the day-to-day…
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Christie Clinic: How to prevent falls as you age
By Sarah Jo Bouton, PT; Christie Clinic Department of Physical Therapy According to the CDC, 28% of adults 65 years…
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Sandra Bayles goes the extra mile for students
By Dani Tietz Teaching is so much more than making sure students obtain knowledge. It’s also helping them develop confidence…
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Terri Rein spent 20 years working to let students know she cared
By Dani Tietz While teachers usually get to spend a year or two, the time high school guidance counselors get…
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Pridemore leaves lasting impression on children’s hearts
By Dani Tietz Teaching elementary school was a dream come true for Beverly Pridemore. “I really couldn’t imagine doing anything…
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Stacey Kietzman opened up a world of discovery for St. Joseph-Ogden students
By Dani Tietz The world is full of wonder. This is just one of the things St. Joseph-Ogden High School…
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Oakwood’s Dawn Lee worked for student “light bulb” moments
By Dani Tietz Thirty years with the Oakwood School District will come to an end for Oakwood High School Counselor…
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Christie Clinic: Maintaining a healthy body image from a young age is important for several reasons
by Dr. Ari Pence, Christie Clinic Department of Family Medicine*in paid partnership with the Mahomet Daily Preventing the development of…
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Lucas Allen, Laura Jenkins and Andy Place to be inducted into Heritage High School Hall of Fame
By Brett McMahon The Heritage High School Hall of Fame will induct three new members during its May 3 banquet.…
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