


New teachers introduced at Back to School Night
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Idyllwild School Principal Matt Kraemer (at podium in center) introduced teachers and support staff to the parents attending Back to School Night at Idyllwild School Thursday evening. The teachers are (from left) George Companiott, Christy Tilley, Danielle Baraty, Lenore Sazer, Donna Mercer, Sarah Wales, Maureen McElligott, Buzz Holmes, Brennan Priefer, Kraemer, Lisa Draper, Sally Salter, Vicki McDonald, Connie Chavez, Barbara Longbrook, Christina Tirheimer and Michelle Adler. Photo by Barbara Reese



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