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MISSISSIPPIAN THE Daily Another school shooting strikes fear in the hearts of teachers

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Following another deadly mass shooting that occurred March 27 at the Covenant School in Nashville, educators are asking themselves how they might respond in a similar situation.

The Covenant School shooter was identified as 28-year-old Audrey Hale, a former student of the school. The shooting killed six people, including three nine-year-olds and three adults. Hale was shot at the scene by two officers and died. According to the police, Hale’s victims were randomly selected, and a local school and church building were the targets.

Former and current University of Mississippi students and teachers shared their feelings and what plans they have in place to protect their students.

“I walk into any classroom, and I immediately think, ‘Where is the window, where is the door, where would the kids go?’” Maeve Lewis said.

Lewis is a first-year teacher at Della

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