Poplar Bluff, Missouri - Rep. Todd Richardson of Poplar Bluff, the Missouri House speaker, visited the “I’m a Citizen, Too” class during the last day of summer school on Friday, June 26, role-playing with students how a bill becomes a law.
 
Richardson’s guest appearance in the enrichment class has become an annual tradition since he was first elected to serve the 152nd Congressional District in 2010. Last year he was able to host the students at the state Capitol in Jefferson City.
 
For at least 25 years, Jan Desgranges, a retired R-I educator, has led “I’m a Citizen, Too,” teaching students, grades 5-8, how to become productive citizens. Fourth grade teacher Shiela Boyles of Lake Road Elementary has co-taught the popular class since the 2006/07 school year.

Students (from left) Katie Rose Pattillo, Audrey Cisne and McKenzie Knapp present Rep. Todd Richardson a plaque for his continued dedication to the “I’m a Citizen, Too” class.

Article and photo submitted by Tim Krakowiak
Communications/Marketing Coordinator
Poplar Bluff R-I School District