Where ART Thou

The school district decided to eliminate half a teacher after receiving a letter of resignation from the Encampment art instructor.

After 30 years of teaching and building up the Encampment School’s art program, Pam Kraft decided to retire. She said she wants to stay involved in art, but also wants more time to spend with her family and travel. Kraft will officially retire at the end of the school year.

When Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD 2) received her letter of resignation, Superintendent Bob Gates was faced with the difficult decision of replacing her with a half-time teach...