Joey Welborn (left), meets Ryan Bickley, Principal of Burnett Jr. High and former colleague Justin Mork, Assistant Principal at Burnett Jr. High during the new teacher luncheon held Thursday Aug. 4 at Wylie East. Mr. Welborn will join them at Burnett teaching 7th grade reading.
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