“One of my civic groups serves the community, and we also build awareness pertaining to health and other matters to keep the community informed. Sometimes playing ‘dress up for a tea’ is relaxing even when we are staying at home and enjoying each other’s company virtually.” Tecia McGruder McKay Johnson County Schools
“[Hobbies] that I use to reduce stress and improve my relaxation [are] drawing and painting [which] have always been a part of my life. I incorporate [them] into my classroom by allowing my students to illustrate famous people we are learning about. They also have an opportunity to draw a picture on their TIP chart (term, information, and picture chart) for new words we are learning about.” Suzanne McWhorter Bleckley County School District
“Art-making is one of the hobbies I use to cope with stress and it also allows me time to develop creative and technical skills. [It] also gives me the tools to expand the breadth of skills, concepts, and techniques I can offer to my students. Recently, we have been able to add digital drawing and 3D printing to our curriculum.” Clint Robinson Heard County School System
“Crocheting helps me to reduce stress and relax. It is a hobby that you can either concentrate fully on or do while you’re watching your favorite show.” Kassendra Paulk Coffee County Schools
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