For the June Teacher Feature, two key members of CHCCS’ summer programming join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. Scott Fearrington (CHCCS Director of Community Schools) and Loree Perry (Assistant Director of Child Nutrition for Chartwells) team up with Public School Foundation’s Nancy Zeman to discuss what the district has to offer when school is out.

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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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