RISD retirees honored

Three teachers, who are retiring after this school year, were honored May 6 at a Recognition Reception in the Commons of the Rockdale Junior High School. Two of the teachers, Lorrie Birkhead (L) and Dawn Byrd were on hand to get their thank you awards while Lisa Flores, who is retiring after 43 years in education with 23 of them in Rockdale was unable to attend the reception. Birkhead is retiring with 33 years in education, 28 of them in Rockdale, and Byrd has spent all 31 of her years in education in Rockdale. Birkhead and Byrd said they plan to spend time with their families and to relax, but they will still be out supporting RISD. Submitted photo