Mrs. Shadle

Biography

Periodically checked pupils for ringworm using an ultraviolet lamp and toothpicks to part their hair. Carol speculates that she was also checking for lice.

Timeline

Periodically during Carol's school years
Periodic school health inspections
Mrs. Shadle checked pupils for ringworm with an ultraviolet lamp, parting their hair with toothpicks. Checking for lice is Carol's speculation.
Carol's Chapter

Stories mentioning Mrs.

Scrubbed, Starched, and Sent Off with LunchCarol recalls Mrs. Shadle's periodic ringworm inspections, teachers recognizing the immaculately groomed Guild children, and strict expectations of behavior. With no school cafeteria, her mother prepared six labeled lunch sacks each morning, carefully matching individual tastes. Room mothers occasionally provided hot spaghetti served from a large electric roaster.

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