"Once an educator, always an educator" is a mantra that rings true for retired Spring Cove Elementary teachers Beth Hoover, Nellie Cowher, and Lori Gochnour, all of whom have returned to volunteer at the school in their retirement. The three teachers lend their time to fill a variety of needs several times per week, helping students one-on-one with reading, math, or anything else classroom teachers request.

SCES Principal Adam Macak expressed sincere gratitude for the teachers and their work in their retirement.

"I really value their input and experience," Macak said. "We are so blessed to...