Male Teachers are Making a Difference at Kimberly Park


We have some amazing teachers in the WS/FCS but male teachers are in short supply!  Keith Snow, a teacher at Kimberly Park, is being recognized for being a role model to his students. Learn more in this Winston-Salem Journal article about Mr. Snow and Kimberly Park's efforts to get more male teachers in their school.

http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/in-short-supply-male-teachers-make-a-difference-at-kimberley/article_bc18b3f3-34cc-5c67-894b-6caa9e17c315.html





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