Quick-Thinking Richland Teacher Saves Student’s Life!

It happened in a Richland classroom earlier this week. 1st grade Teacher at Jason Lee Elementary school, Shelbe Ward jumped into action and performed the heimlich maneuver on a student a saving the child's life!

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The 1st grader named Haven Wolf accidentally swallowed a quarter which was lodged in the girls throat! That's when Ms.Ward jumped into action performing the heimlich 4 times forcing the quarter to finally dislodge from the girls throat.

Well done Ms Ward well done!! I think she needs to be nominated for our teacher of the month!