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Jami Witherell

Jami Witherell, M.Ed, is a second-grade teacher at Newton School, a public elementary school in Greenfield, Mass. She is also a Massachusetts Teacher of the Year 2022 semi-finalist and a seasonal professional development associate with Great Minds.

Jami Witherell

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