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"At the school, we have implemented a plan for responding to this tragic event focused on helping our students and their families get back to regular learning and every day activities as soon as possible. Our teachers and counselors have been briefed on our plans and have received guidelines for discussing about death and reactions to it."
"There will be district counseling personnel available to students and staff who need special attention and support. We will try to maintain as normal a routine and structure as the situation allows, and we encourage you to do the same," the post continued.
The principal concluded the post by saying that if any child or family needed assistance, they should contact the administration, and the staff would do everything possible to help.
She added that the school was providing a resource to help parents speak with their child and encouraged anyone with questions or concerns to call 912-395-6440. She also expressed confidence that the community would join the school in sharing its concern and sympathy for the family.
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Remembering Dr. Linda Davis
But to those who knew Davis, the headlines do not come close to capturing who she was. Lai Baldwin, a friend of more than 10 years, remembered her as a devoted mother, loyal friend, and passionate special education teacher.
"It was so unfortunate and um you know we just got to pull together all the pieces and try to keep going and keep her memory alive, and I will continue to say her name. Dr. Linda Davis, we love you," Baldwin said.
Baldwin added, "Her smile was everything. She had the million-dollar smile. And whatever you were going through that day, you forgot about it because she smiled."
