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Cobb foundation names teacher grant winners

By Jaime Sarrio
Nov 21, 2011

The Cobb Schools Foundation named 2011 Teacher IMPACT grants winners, who collectively will receive more than $20,000 in cash and gifts. The winners are Vicki Mudd, Michelle Kormos, Lisa Collins, J. Bailey and J. Mason, Michael Devault, Kim Barker, Lisa McCormick, Veronica Crafton, Wendy Rouse, Shawn Hadley, Lisa Gipson, Amy Johnson, Sandra Null, and Laura Layde.  The foundation is a non-profit that supports schools, staff and students in Cobb County Schools. Information: www.cobbschoolsfoundation.org.

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