School and Community Winter 2023

8 Member Profile

DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

8 Member Profile: DeIla Ray

6 Education Policy

12 Get to Know Stacy Blakley

24 Professional Development

16 The Unsung Heroes of MSTA

28 Legal Services

44 Reading Circle

COLUMNS

46 Book Review

4 Leaning in to Vulnerability President's Column

MSTA HAPPENINGS

26 Richland Journalism Program by Kyle Carter

38 MSTA Presents Podcast

30 Mystery Theater Dinner by Pamela Clifton

39 FTA Signing Day Photos

42 Convention Recap

32 Chess in the Classroom by Phoebe Pohlman

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34 Battling Burnout by Katie Mitchell

35 Common Bond Buddies Club by Tammy Hagely

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36 Calling the Families by Shannon Berghoff

40 The Cardboard Challenge by Melody Drawbond

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