Watson Looks Back On 49-Year Career

  • Jim Thorpe Academy Principal Debra Watson and JTA Science Teacher Melisa King pose in front of a sign that reads, “Thank you, Teachers!” on May 14. Watson is retiring after 49 years in education, and King was named the Shawnee Public Schools District Teacher of the Year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Jim Thorpe Academy Principal Debra Watson and JTA Science Teacher Melisa King pose in front of a sign that reads, “Thank you, Teachers!” on May 14. Watson is retiring after 49 years in education, and King was named the Shawnee Public Schools District Teacher of the Year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Debra Watson's office with metal sign made by former JTA student.
    Debra Watson's office with metal sign made by former JTA student.
  • Debra Watson at her desk
    Debra Watson at her desk
  • JTA Art
    JTA Art
  • JTA Adaptive Equipment
    JTA Adaptive Equipment
  • JTA Meditation Area
    JTA Meditation Area
  • Wilson Elementary 1940 WPA Plaque on Newer Addition
    Wilson Elementary 1940 WPA Plaque on Newer Addition
  • JTA at Wilson Elementary
    JTA at Wilson Elementary
    Jim Thorpe Academy (JTA), Shawnee’s alternative school, has had a year full of challenges and red-letter days.Most recently, Debra Watson, director of alternative education, announced her retirement after 20 years at the school.Plus, Science Teacher Melisa King won the District Teacher of the Year, the first Jim Thorpe Academy teacher to do so in the last 50 years, said Watson....

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