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'Continue learning, continue growing' - Marla Lear ready for new role as Myers Elementary principal
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Marla Lear Photo Courtesy Marla Lear
Nathan Berg
The Times
Published: Apr 16, 2020, 6:48 PM
When Marla Lear first started working in the Hall County School District as a paraprofessional 15 years ago, she never believed she would one day rise to the level of principal. But that’s exactly where she ended up.
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‘He cannot be replaced’: Hall County Schools deputy superintendent announces retirement
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Kevin Bales. - photo by Hall County Schools.
Ben Anderson
The Times
Updated: Apr 4, 2025, 11:21 PM
Published: Apr 4, 2025, 7:53 PM
Hall County Schools Deputy Superintendent Kevin Bales is retiring May 30. The district made the announcement Friday, April 4.
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