Beloved teacher to retire, leaving 51-year history of his own at Briarcrest
“When I come here — this may sound crazy — this is a safety place for me,” Bob Shirey said about his 51 years of teaching at Briarcrest Christian School. He is the only employee left who was there the the day the school opened. (Benjamin Naylor/The Daily Memphian)
“Bob Shirey is the only employee that was here the day that Briarcrest opened its doors and is still here,” said Caron Swatley, Briarcrest president.
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Jane Roberts
Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.
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