Willie Faye’s Students Loved Her

Tumbleweed Smith-
Posted 4/4/18

When Willie Faye Garrett was a senior at an all black high school in Shelby County, her teacher became ill. When the teacher called in sick the principal asked her if she had anyone in her class who could take over for a couple of days. The teacher quickly said, “Willie Faye.” The principal concurred and Willie Faye took over the class.

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