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• Washington teacher shot by student in Iraq

  March 1, 2012 in City Authorities in the Kurdish city of Sulaimaniyah said 18-year-old Biyar Sarwar shot his gym teacher, Jeremiah Small, of Cosmopolis, Wash., before turning the gun on himself at a private English-speaking … 9

• A standup in a class by herself

  January 25, 2011 in City on Page A5 It’s a weird twist when the teacher qualifies as the class clown. When that happens there’s only one thing to do: Leave the kids in the rearview mirror and take …

• Teacher’s fashions tap global market

  October 15, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page N1 Ronnie Ryno is a teacher, a mother of two, and a wife. Two years ago, she added a fourth element to her repertoire: fashion designer. “I was thinking about the …

• Teacher’s homemade fashions tap global market

  October 10, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V6 Ronnie Ryno is a teacher, a mother of two, and a wife. Two years ago, she added a fourth element to her repertoire: fashion designer. “I was thinking about the …

• Teacher wasn’t on leave after arrest

  September 24, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Documents released by West Valley School District last week show that when teacher and coach John Villaro was arrested for assaulting his wife, he was not put on administrative leave, …

• Teacher back after rebuke for behavior

  September 23, 2009 in City on Page A7 University High School teacher Mike Cronin went back on the job this month after receiving a letter of reprimand for allegedly inappropriately touching a female student and a female staff …

• EV finalizes shortened layoff list

  May 16, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Though 62 teachers and certificated staff in the East Valley School District received letters two weeks ago telling them they might not have a job in September, this week only …

• Teacher remains on payroll

  November 13, 2007 in City on Page A1 A teacher who used Rogers High School computers to talk about his fantasies of having sex with – and even raping – teenagers is still being paid a year after …

• School Asks Dismissal Of Sex Suit

  August 30, 1995 in Idaho on Page B1 The sexual misconduct case of Dody Stewart versus Steve Milionis and the Wallace School District joined several other cases on Judge Gary Haman’s desk Tuesday. The district court judge took …

• Principal Scheduled For Trial Ex-St. Patrick’s Administrator Pleads Innocent To Molestation

  June 8, 1995 in City on Page B1 The former principal of St. Patrick’s Elementary is scheduled to go to trial this month on charges of molesting an eighth-grade student while watching a movie at the administrator’s apartment. …

• Counselor Keeps Job Amid Sex Scandal Teaching License Is On The Line, But He Still Has Close Contact With Students

  May 28, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 Milionis and former friend Dody Stewart.

• Teaching License Revocation Sought Panel Wants Action Against Fox’s Former Chief Deputy

  May 24, 1995 in Idaho on Page B2 A state panel has asked the Board of Education to revoke the Idaho teaching certificate of Terry L. Haws, formerly chief deputy to state Schools Superintendent Anne Fox, based on …

• Her Students Never Play Solo Piano Teacher Plays Every Note, In Spirit, During The Music And Arts Festival

  May 17, 1995 in City on Page B1 Piano instructor Fifi Hut counsels students Ann Liu, 17, and Karrie Goldwin, 14, at Gonzaga University. Photo by Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review

• Teacher Says Retirement Not Prompted By Complaints

  May 17, 1995 in City on Page B2 A veteran teacher will retire this summer after numerous complaints of professional and sexual misconduct at Riverside Middle School.< Glen Little, 55, will teach at Riverside High School through the …

• State Closes In On Haws’ Teaching Certificate

  April 30, 1995 in Idaho on Page B2 The state’s Professional Standards Commission says there are sufficient grounds to issue a formal complaint over the teaching certificate held by former Chief Deputy Schools Superintendent Terry Haws. The ruling …

• Ex-Principal Faces Charge Of Sex Abuse St. Patrick’s Educator Accused Of Molestation

  April 4, 1995 in City on Page B2 FOR THE RECORD: (April 5, 1995): Father Joe Weitensteiner is executive director of Morning Star Boy’s Ranch as well as pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish. A Monday story incorrectly reported …

• Students Picket Teacher’s Return

  January 31, 1995 in Idaho on Page B3 About a dozen students and parents staged a protest of Deary School teacher Dennis Jensen’s return to the classroom after being cleared of misconduct charges. But despite the small demonstration, …