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Williamston celebrates MI Art Teacher of the Year

Kerry Shadbolt photo
Jamie Paisley
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WKAR
Michigan Art Teacher of the Year, Kerry Shadbolt demonstrating clay techniques with her Art I class.

The Michigan Art Education Association has named the Michigan Art Teacher of the Year and she’s from right here in Mid-Michigan. Current State talks with Kerry Shadbolt of Williamston High School, who received the honor this weekend in Grand Rapids.

This past weekend, the Michigan Art Teacher of the Year Award was given out in Grand Rapids by the Michigan Art Education Association. The recipient was Kerry Shadbolt of the Williamston School District.

Current State’s Jamie Paisley headed to Williamston to speak with Shadbolt ahead of the ceremony.

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