For this month’s Teacher Feature, we hear from some social workers in the CHCCS district! Allison Crosetto of Phillips Middle School, Jackie Love from Seawell Elementary School and CHCCS Director of Mental Health and Wellness Janet Cherry join 97.9 The Hill to share their experiences in the district and what drives them to help our community.

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For this month's Teacher Feature on Speaking of Schools, several educators in the CHCCS Newcomer Program speak with 97.9 The Hill. Newcomer teachers Angela McChesney and Ka Yi share their experiences working with students who learning English as their second language, while parent liaison Zaida Walker shares details on the program's success and importance.
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