Sherrry Farris

LEFT—Sherrry Farris-Many in Coalgate recognize Sherry Farris whenever she is seen around town. There are many, though, who recognize her as their teacher or their children’s teacher. Mrs. Farris was a familiar face in the halls of Emerson many years ago. She started teaching in 1971 and retired in 2002. During that period, she taught Kindergarten and Special Education. She was the reading specialist at Emerson for a couple of years until the administration needed another first-grade teacher. Her first-year teaching first grade, she had thirty-three students. She handled it with finesse and, not long afterward, became one of the most popular teachers at Emerson Elementary. Mrs. Farris has returned to Emerson to substitute. It is not an easy job, but she has handled it with grace. She has quickly become familiar with technology and the many changes that have taken place since she retired. She has fit right in and once again has become that familiar face in the halls of Emerson.