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Rename Owego Elementary School in memory of Mrs. Connie Lawrence

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Anonymous
10 years ago

I can't think of any person better suited to have the school names. She saved my brother from a lifetime of ignorance.

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Christina Seymour
10 years ago

Just one of the thousands of lives she touched.

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Michael Cooper
10 years ago

She connected with everyone and was a positive force in their lives.

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Anonymous
10 years ago

And I hope they also replace the memorials for other teachers and staff.

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Ted Dewing
10 years ago

The number of former students commenting here is remarkable. Since my time in the sixth grade, Mrs. Lawrence became the standard for all educators to be judged. Naming a school after her would be a fitting honor.

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Linda Cavataio
10 years ago

She was by far one of the best teachers I had!!

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Lori Murray
10 years ago

This is a no-brainer. Do it, Owego!

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Donald Smerdon
10 years ago

Mrs. Lawrence was my sixth grade teacher at Talcott St. I have never forgotten her & never will. She bestowed a wonderful part of herself in every student.

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Sue Dunning
10 years ago

Connie Lawrence actually began her teaching career at Tioga Central School in 1955. She taught 6th grade that year. I was in 5th grade at the time. I was so happy the next year -1956 - when I was a 6th grader and MRS. LAWRENCE was my teacher!! My time in her class was a special time but short lived. At the Christmas break she left the position in anticipation of her first child's birth - Steve. There were many tears in the classroom upon hearing this news. Her return to teaching was in the Owego. Apalachin School District. And the rest is history. Indeed, a special lady and a fabulous teacher!!

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Shannon Hall
10 years ago

She really has changed so many lives.

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Sam Taylor
10 years ago

She is my Aunt

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Jay Edwards
10 years ago

It's the right thing to do renaming the school in memory of a great educator and a terrific person.

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Chuck McDowell
10 years ago

One of the true standouts of Owego education and a great person , who inspired so many of us.

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Roger Brown
10 years ago

She was my 6th grade teacher at Talcott Street school and one of my favorite teachers and people growing up.

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Jim Burdick
10 years ago

This would be great.

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sue hawley
10 years ago

would be a great honor to her and her family!

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Patricia Hines ( Purdy )
10 years ago

It would be a great tribute to a simply wonderful teacher,

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Richard Shear
10 years ago

Class 1967

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Sherry Klenotiz
10 years ago

This needs to pass!

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Rita Broyles
10 years ago Featured

Mrs. Lawrence was my 6th grade teacher at Talcott Street Elementary. She was adored by all her students, and I think renaming the the elementary school for her would be a wonderful tribute. She made learning fun and cared for each and every student in her class.