Legendary Teacher Attends World Read Aloud Day

IMG_0644Janelle Seabourne, described by many in the local education community as a “legendary” teacher, returned to the classroom as a celebrity reader during World Read Aloud Day. Mrs. Seabourne is shown here reading to Stephanie Steed’s third-grade class at South Athens Elementary. Mrs. Seabourne taught second grade in Athens for decades, and many of her former students are now teachers themselves — including Mrs. Steed. Judging by Mrs. Seabourne’s interaction with the students Wednesday morning, the 75-year-old firebrand hasn’t lost a step. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)