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Cape Girardeau Public Schools welcomes back staff

Megan Burke ~ Southeast Missourian
Friday, August 19, 2022

Cape Girardeau Public Schools staff gathered Friday for a welcome-back event in advance of the new school year. Superintendent Neil Glass — in accustomed theatrical flair — encouraged staff to find the "magic" that drew them to teaching and working in a school district.

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    Willy Wonka, Cape Girardeau Public Schools superintendent Neil Glass, and Augustus, Howard Benyon, deputy superintendent, perform during a welcome-back event for the district's staff Friday morning. (Megan Burke ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Blanchard Elementary School teachers Tara Bova (left) and Shannon Clubb sing "Car Wash" as they compete in a karaoke competition during an assembly for Cape Girardeau Public Schools staff.  (Megan Burke ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    From right, Carolyn Thomas, Quatonya Ivy and Jecala Moore sing with the group "Team Happified" during a karaoke portion of the event. (Megan Burke ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Dr. Edward Leoni (left) speaks about motivation to Cape Girardeau public school staff alongside superintendent Dr. Neil Glass. (Megan Burke ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    From left, Brice Beck, Neil Glass, Josh Crowell, Piccola Burcham, Susan Ayers and Zech Payne participate in a doughnut-eating race during a Willy Wonka-themed assembly for Cape Girardeau public school staff before schools commence for the fall semester. (Megan Burke ~ Southeast Missourian)