Teacher starts ‘Circle of Life’ mural at Jessie Clark Middle School

By Kelsie Raines

Teacher Dolly Dressman and her students at Jessie Clark Middle School have created a school-wide mural.

The project began as routine maintenance, as Dressman sands and refinishes the work tables every couple of years.

It started off as a way to hide the imperfections in the wood of the tables.

That led to the rainforest display and ultimately the theme “Circle of Life.”

“I’ve always wanted to have a very creative classroom setting,” Dressman said.

She said she wanted to make the classroom more inspiring and motivating to the students to promote creativity and originality.

Dressman said the students decided to