Purdy R-2 welcomes new staff

Nine new employees are joining the Purdy R-2 School District for the 2011-12 school year. In the front row, from left, are: Debbie Carpenter, library aide; Katie Whitehead, counselor; and Michelle Flehmer, language arts. Second row: Mickie Brown, food service; Kimberly Holz, ESOL; and Molly Strickland, high school math. Third row: Tina Warren, food service; Christine Scott, art; and Kayla Branstetter, high school language arts.