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Memorable Teachers and Staff Members
Hartford Public Schools – Hartford Michigan

Hartford Elementary Teachers

From 1959 yearbook.  Who could forget these teachers??? 
When teaching the 3R’s…they did just that and you didn’t go on to another grade until you knew those subjects.

Rose Robbins Henderson

Retired in 1993 after 31 years of teaching in Hartford Public Schools.  She continued on as a Substitute Teacher until 2007.

Alleyne Markillie Myers

Office Secretary-Bookkeeper – 63 years of service from 1936-1999 at Hartford High School.

Robert Teske

Teacher, Track Coach, Basketball Coach, Volleyball Coach, Football Coach, Cross Country Coach, Driver’s Training Instructor.

Mildred Toogood

High School English Teacher

Jim Walls

High School Guidance Counsellor

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