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Forsyth County Schools district.

Have you ever heard of a school teacher/staff reunion? Well, you are about to for the first time ever because the KLC family decided to reunite once again following the pandemic.

There is a Japanese proverb - "Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first

On Saturday, Oct. 15, one of the most innovative, cohesive, and dedicated group of educators met at the Carolina Ale House in Winston-Salem to celebrate the leadership of Dr. Bertha Caldwell, the efforts of teachers, support staff and communal relationships that improved the community. The school as it was is no longer an alternate middle school for struggling students housing Leap, Gateway Prep, Millenium, and the ESL Academy. The former teachers and staff reunited to have lunch, fellowship and remember the great times that we had working as a school to help students and their parents get their lives back in order after some event in life caused them to struggle in school.

Joy permeated the air as a former KLC student served as our waitress for our group. Stories were shared regarding years passed as photos were taken to capture the magical KLC Teacher/Staff Family Reunion.

The big finale before dessert was the honoring of Principal Mrs. Bertha Caldwell, who led us in leadership as a “family” serving the community with joy, compassion and understanding. A circle of love was formed following a group photo and everyone told the great tales of Kennedy and the victories within self, school and the community that were won due to the leadership and teaching of Mrs. Caldwell and support of each other.

Now the seeds of her nourishment have blossomed to create gardens of their own. Jacques Barzun once said, “In teaching you cannot see the fruit of a day's work. It is invisible and remains so, maybe for twenty years.” Yet, Kennedy saw fruit instantly because of the magic that was created.

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The YWCA is still seeking volunteers to assist with set-up of the sale beginning Nov. 7 and to work shifts during the two days of the sale. For every two-hour shift worked, volunteers will receive a $20 voucher to be used during the sale (up to a maximum of $40) and will be able to shop the sale before it is open to the public.