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In a feature from the Ogden School District, substitute teacher Lauri Hazelton shared her experiences working within the local school community. Hazelton, known as Mrs. H, described her decision to continue substituting despite attempting to retire.
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Lauri Hazelton has served as a playground monitor and behavior interventionist in Ogden School District elementary schools.
Hazelton, referred to as Mrs. H, decided to continue substituting after attempting to retire.
The teacher cited the sense of community built with students as her primary reason for staying with the district.
Lauri Hazelton, a substitute teacher with the Ogden School District, shared her reasons for remaining active in the local school community. Hazelton, who has held various roles including playground monitor and behavior interventionist across several district elementary schools, stated that she chose to continue substituting because of the community connection.
Known to students as Mrs. H, Hazelton noted that she had previously attempted to retire but felt drawn back to the district. She said that seeing familiar faces and hearing her name from students provides a sense of community that keeps her engaged with the schools as long as she is physically able.
