Kids usually find a buddy at school. At Flossmoor Hills School, it’s two teachers who found their buddy. Fifth grade teachers Joelle Mulhearn and Denise Roberts-Smith have been classroom buddies for more than 20 years. They retire this year.
Smith said their classrooms are full of 10- and 11-year-olds who are starting to show independence and they are inquisitive.
“You start to see their personalities truly come out, and you help them build that solid…
