🌱 Why a North Amherst principal is leaving his ‘joyful’ Crocker Farm post
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- Why a North Amherst principal is leaving his ‘joyful’ Crocker Farm post
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- Tuesday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 55.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘A joyful place to be': Beloved principal Derek Shea gets fond farewell at Crocker Farm School in Amherst (gazettenet.com) — North Amherst resident and longtime Crocker Farm principal Derek Shea is retiring after 16 years leading the diverse Amherst elementary school, where families and staff are giving him an emotional sendoff. Shea reflects on building a joyful, tight-knit community, his deep soccer ties with Amherst College and local teams, and his plans to stay involved in the sport as new leadership arrives at Crocker Farm. 
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