Dr. Mary Johnson visits HES second graders. March 13, Dr. Mary Johnson, a veteran educator with 43 years of experience who is now retired, made a special visit to Sharon McReavy’s second grade class at Holleman Elementary. As an educator, Dr. Johnson taught everything from kindergarten to elementary education courses at the university level, but she said second grade was her favorite. She talked to the students about her experience as teacher and brought “The Popcorn Book”, by Tomie de Paola, to read to them. Using the book, she taught them a number of interesting scientific and historical popcorn facts.  She also brought popcorn snacks for the children to enjoy and a necklace made of popcorn. She noted that in some Indian tribes long ago such a necklace was made and presented to the woman in the tribe who was the most respected. The students asked that she give it to McReavy! “What an honor!,” McReavy said. The students also used Dr. Johnson’s visit to practice their professional skills. When Dr. Johnson arrived at Holleman, three of McReavy’s students met her with a sign that said "Welcome, Dr. Johnson” and greeted her by introducing themselves, shaking hands, and inviting her to come to their classroom. At the conclusion of her visit, another student walked with her back to the front office area.