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Kylie Johnson Joins Jeremy Wendt To Discuss Stone Memorials' Criminal Justice Program

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In this episode, Jeremy Wendt talks with Kylie Johnson, who has always dreamed of teaching criminal justice. She shares how she keeps her students engaged and the unique programs that are part of her curriculum. Kylie highlights her community work around drunk driving prevention, vehicle safety simulations, and partnerships with Cumberland County Crime Stoppers and the sheriff’s office. She also discusses creative ways she connects students to real-world experiences, from educational booths at the fair to shaping up new driver education.

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