By Dena Wood
The Times
Monsters, Owls and Whales, Oh My!
Margie Douglas retires after 42 years of inspiring creativity in the classroom
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Photo courtesy of Margie Douglas
Margie Douglas (center back), who retired last week after 42 years of teaching with the Waitsburg School District, poses with her last group of fourth graders.
WAITSBURG – On June 1, Margie Douglas and her fourth grade class made a special trip to deliver Monster Cookies to Waitsburg's graduating seniors. "Their eyes lit up at the sight of them," said Douglas.
And at Douglas' retirement party on June 10, guests were handed Monster Cookies from cloth-covered baskets.
So what's with the cookies? It's not simply that they taste amazing (which they do!). In Waitsburg, Monster Cookies, 4th grade and Mrs. Douglas all go hand-in-hand.
The cookies, which Douglas uses to reward her learners, are a symbol of the encouragement, success and love intrinsic...
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