CHESTER — A total of 19 “Welcome to Teaching” bags or baskets filled with assorted classroom supplies, snacks and personal items were presented to first-year teachers at all Randolph County schools by Beta Delta Chapter members of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
The useful containers were presented to welcome the teachers to their new careers and to Randolph County.
A Randolph County history book was included, donated by the Randolph County Tourism Committee. Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
New teachers at Sparta Lincoln School display baskets, books and supplies donated by Beta Delta Chapter members to welcome them to their teaching careers. (L to R) Savannah Martin – eighth grade science, Kourtney Hake – eighth grade language arts, Kaylee Menner – fourth grade, and Kelli Coughlin – first grade.
Sara Welborn, Special Education Teacher at Sparta High School, received a “Welcome to Teaching” basket, supplies and books from Beta Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma.
First year teachers at Chester Grade School received “Welcome to Teaching” bags, supplies and books from Beta Delta Chapter members of Delta Kappa Gamma. (L to R) Margaret “Meg” Schnoeker – 4th Grade and CHS Girls’ Golf Coach, Tammy Liefer – Beta Delta Chapter member, Jessica Whiteside – 1st Grade and CGS 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach.
(L to R) Sharon Nealon – third and fourth grade teacher, Carolyn Schwent and Norma Baughman – Beta Delta Chapter members. A “Welcome to Teaching” bag filled with useful supplies was presented from Beta Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma.