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A Celebration for an Inspirational Teacher

     The beautiful and graceful Mrs. Louise Gilliard, former Markham Elementary School educator, celebrated her milestone 80th birthday earlier this month on March 10th. To help her celebrate, a cheerful group of Mrs. Gilliard’s former students hosted a small intimate birthday gathering, where they reconnected with one another and honored their lovely teacher. Each student gave personal testimonies, through words and songs, on the lessons and memories that they will forever cherish with their esteemed educator. […]

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Judge Says Teacher Should be Cleared

An administrative law judge ruled Thursday that the state should drop a disciplinary case against a Palm Beach County teacher and coach who was accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with a soccer player. Judge Francine Ffolkes issued a 12-page recommended order calling for the dismissal of a complaint against Richard Woolcock, who was accused of misconduct in 2019. Woolcock was a teacher at Lake Worth Middle School and was accused by a then-16-year-old player on a travel soccer team that Woolcock coached. […]