Legacy of learning lives on as Dallas ISD environmental educator retires

(The HUB) – Harry Monroe was a familiar figure on the trails of Dallas ISD’s Environmental Education Center, inspiring students with an endless sense of wonder and connecting them with nature, for more than three decades.

Now, after 51 years in education, more than 30 of those at the EEC, Monroe will retire, leaving behind a legacy rooted in hands-on learning and a deep love for the environment.

“When I first came to Dallas ISD, there were learning centers across the district, class sizes were limited to 18, and teachers made home visits,” Monroe said. “It was about building a very personal relationship with your students and their families.”…

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