Although the 2020-21 school year was Morgan Power’s first year as principal of Whitt Elementary, she was already steeped in Wolf culture, which proved beneficial as she navigated the uncertain waters of leading a school during a pandemic.
Power became the assistant principal of Whitt in 2018. She said her first impressions of the school were those of a feeling of family and community.
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By Karen Chaney • [email protected]
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