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Elementary school teachers

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Ownby, Gary, 2020 February 22

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Video interview with Gary Ownby, a teacher at Pi Beta Phi Elementary in Gatlinburg, conducted by Drew Edwards. Ownby talks about the community history of Gatlinburg before recounting his personal events during the fire. He discusses the challenges faced with relocating to the old George Pittman Elementary School, and how his faith and church provided the opportunity to serve the community following the disaster.

Dates: 2020 February 22

Reagan, Sarah, 2019 December 14

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Interview with Sarah Reagan, teacher for Pi Beta Phi Elementary School in Gatlinburg. Reagan recounts the day of the fire and the growing unease she felt for her class leading up to the early dismissal. She also discusses returning to the school after the fire and the hardships faced by the students and faculty following the fire.

Dates: 2019 December 14