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Hankering for a Sweet Story? Look No Farther Than a High School in Beaumont

Two special-education teachers at West Brook Senior High launched a school-wide cookie-baking program that brings together students of all kinds.

Stacey Phillips and Tiffany Woodall are passionate about the students in their special education program at West Brook Senior High. For them, teaching is a calling, and they are always looking for new opportunities for their students—enter Cookie Day.

What started as a simple fundraiser for a movie field trip has become a beloved school-wide tradition. The program builds important independence skills, but also connects students across all classrooms. It’s pretty sweet, and not just because of the freshly baked cookies.

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By Texas Country Reporter

July 13, 2022

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