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Teacher of the Year

  • Out of the Debris

    by Michael Purdy October 9, 2014

    When a roof collapse at Jefferson County High School in July 2013 destroyed the drama department, Billie Yardley (BS ’77, MS ’82) was determined to
    continue teaching her students about using their creativity. Her challenge then became how to tap into her own.

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  • Teachers of the Year

    by Cassandra Sproles March 3, 2014

    The Today show named Billie Yardley (’77; MS ’82) its Teacher of the Year during a televised broadcast in November. The Jefferson County High School drama teacher and cheerleading coach…

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