This year’s Sedalia Showcase was set up as a celebration of education in the city and Pettis County, but Thursday’s event included celebrations of four individuals who have made significant impacts on the local learning landscape.
The eighth annual showcase, sponsored by Economic Development of Sedalia-Pettis County, was titled “Leading the Way Through Education” and included stops at Smith-Cotton Junior High, Smith-Cotton High School, State Fair Community College, Sacred Heart School and Heber Hunt Elementary School to provide insights into the role education plays in the local economy and preparing students for the work force.
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