1994

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Baucum joins EC faculty Mrs. Lrnda Baucum of Decatur has been named English instructor at East, $fentral Community Col– lege, announced Dr Eddie M. Sillith, collegc!'president.

Mrs. Baucum was previously employed at Newton County High School where she taught various English courses, including Advanc– ed Placement English and creative writing. She is also a fonner English instructor at Newton High School and adjunct faculty member at East Central. She has received numerous teaching honors, including being selected STAR Teacher on three oc– casions. She has twice served as president of The Mississippi Coun– cil of Teachers of English. Mrs. Baucum is a graduate of Decatur High School, East Central Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi. At USM, she received bachelor's and master's degrees in English. She is also certified in gifted education. She plans to complete the Educa– tional Specialist degree program at Mississippi State University next year. She has taken additional coursework at MSU, USM, Mississippi College and the Univer– sity of Mississippi. She was married to the late Billy Wayne Baucum, former Superintendent of Newton County Schools. Their children are Wayne Baucum and Cheryl Arnis, both of Decatur.

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CARTHAGINIAN NESHOBA DEMOCRAT NEWTON RECORD CLARION-LEDGER

SCOTT COUNTY TIMES UNION APPEAL ../ WINSTON COUNTY JOURNAL MERIDIAN STAR