Learning to teach

Parker Carruthers, Ryan Holland, Emily Hanover and Sienna Hoffos get instruction from teacher Katlin Newberry.

Jul. 18, 2012 10:00 a.m.
Sports

From left, Parker Carruthers, Ryan Holland, Emily Hanover and Sienna Hoffos get instruction from teacher Katlin Newberry during a water safety instructor course held Tuesday, July 10 at the Sam Ketcham Pool. The group of 12 is learning to teach swimming lessons.

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