CONWAY — “Thirty-four years, it went by just like that,” Kevin Richard said as he snapped his fingers. “It’s been fun.”
The 58-year-old Richard, whose 34-year tenure working for the Conway School District includes the past nine as the superintendent of SAU 9, retired July 1.
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Thank you Kevin for your service; In appreciation, to you and your family.....
for 34 years of holding the fort, steadying the wheel and guiding with
empathy and wisdom!
Sincerely,
Marcia Cohl
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