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Board of education recognizes student and teacher for saving choking student

A Level Grove Elementary student and teacher were honored by the school board for their response to a choking emergency in the lunchroom.

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The Habersham County Board of Education scheduled a special recognition of Level Grove Elementary School student Emma Jones and teacher Kathryn Ballard for its November 10 meeting.

SourcesAgenda November 10, 2025

At that meeting, Principal Aimee Shedd recognized Jones and Ballard for their calm and courageous response, with support from other staff, in saving a choking student in the lunchroom.

SourcesSummary Monthly Board Meeting November 10, 2025

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Special recognition of Level Grove Elementary School student Emma Jones and teacher Kathryn Ballard

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Recognition of Emma Jones and Kathryn Ballard for saving a choking student

Principal Aimee Shedd recognized Emma Jones and Kathryn Ballard for their calm and courageous response, with support from other staff, in saving a choking student in the lunchroom.

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