OLIVESBURG — “Are you a professional reader?” The question, posed by a first grade student at Crestview Elementary School, brought a smile to Lori Sjostedt’s face. “Well, I am actually,” Sjostedt replied. As a real estate agent, Sjostedt reads through listings and contracts on a regular basis. But on Tuesday afternoon, she was doing a […]
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Malabar teacher earns award from Ohio Civil Rights Commission
MANSFIELD — Teresa McDowell has dedicated her career to helping struggling students learn to read. But when she found out she’d been selected for a teaching award, words escaped her. “I was very humbled, highly honored,” McDowell said, after a moment of reflection. “I felt appreciated. “I tell my students here, ‘If you work hard […]
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Dumplings Mean Family: Malabar students meet author Jennifer Shaw
MANSFIELD — Jennifer Shaw stood on the stage at Malabar Intermediate School, clicking through the slides with a remote control. Images popped up on the screen of a cheerful cartoon family, happily preparing traditional Chinese dumplings. Shaw is a speaker, author and singer songwriter based in the Columbus area. She visited Malabar last week to […]