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Gilham Closes Book On Teaching Career
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Though her retirement party itself wasnt a complete surprise, teacher Sylvia Gilham was overwhelmed and pleased by the huge turnout of co-workers, family, friends and especially former students who came to wish her well. Photo Courtesy Of Tricia Russell
After more than three decades – and countless students passing through her classes – Sylvia Gilham officially retired at the end of the school year. While she spent the majority of her years with the Escalon Unified School District at the Farmington Elementary campus, she also taught at Dent Elementary. “I think she is a living treasure,” noted co-worker Dede Platz, a Speech-Language Pathologist.