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Bailey Carlson is New Fifth Grade Teacher

WAITSBURG – New Waitsburg Elementary School fifth-grade teacher, Bailey Carlson, shares a similar philosophy as her predecessor, Gabe Kiefel, who will teach high school science this year.

"My favorite part of teaching is building relationships with kids and their families. I love getting to know the students and helping support them through education, life, sports, every aspect of a healthy lifestyle. I enjoy being another support system for them," she said.

The twenty-five-year-old grew up in Ellensburg, Wash. and earned her Associate of Arts de...