Ohio is getting one step closer to vaccinating all teachers in the state so students can return to the classrooms next months, if they're not there already.Three districts in Warren County, including Lebanon, Carlisle and Franklin.Teachers who have been in the classroom all year with their students have been waiting for this moment. "I'm excited to go ahead and get it and be a little safer around my students and for all those around me," said kindergarten teacher Caroline Kindell.Around 140 shots of Pfizer vaccine were administered each hour in collaboration with Premier Health.District leaders said it took weeks of work to get to this point.Staff signed up online and picked a time slot to receive their vaccine. "It makes me feel like education is valued and that people value the fact that kids being able to be face-to-face like we've been able to do," said kindergarten teacher Vickey Spinner.The process was quick.Employees were given the shot, then told to wait 15 minutes for any possible side effects to be monitored.Then, they got the all clear to leave.One woman said it feels like an accomplishment after what she's been through. "I have had some personal experiences with COVID and family members with COVID and actually passed a month ago with COVID, so it's been a huge part of our life this past year. So it meant a lot to do my part and be protected," said school psychologist Karen Mills.There's a waitlist for employees who failed to sign up by the deadline, but once there are more vaccines available they will be eligible to receive one.More than 82% of teachers in Lebanon City Schools signed up to receive the vaccine.The clinic continues tomorrow at the Lebanon City Schools Central Office.They plan to be open and operating even if there's snow.
Ohio is getting one step closer to vaccinating all teachers in the state so students can return to the classrooms next months, if they're not there already.
Three districts in Warren County, including Lebanon, Carlisle and Franklin.
Teachers who have been in the classroom all year with their students have been waiting for this moment.
"I'm excited to go ahead and get it and be a little safer around my students and for all those around me," said kindergarten teacher Caroline Kindell.
Around 140 shots of Pfizer vaccine were administered each hour in collaboration with Premier Health.
District leaders said it took weeks of work to get to this point.
Staff signed up online and picked a time slot to receive their vaccine.
"It makes me feel like education is valued and that people value the fact that kids being able to be face-to-face like we've been able to do," said kindergarten teacher Vickey Spinner.
The process was quick.
Employees were given the shot, then told to wait 15 minutes for any possible side effects to be monitored.
Then, they got the all clear to leave.
One woman said it feels like an accomplishment after what she's been through.
"I have had some personal experiences with COVID and family members with COVID and actually passed a month ago with COVID, so it's been a huge part of our life this past year. So it meant a lot to do my part and be protected," said school psychologist Karen Mills.
There's a waitlist for employees who failed to sign up by the deadline, but once there are more vaccines available they will be eligible to receive one.
More than 82% of teachers in Lebanon City Schools signed up to receive the vaccine.
The clinic continues tomorrow at the Lebanon City Schools Central Office.
They plan to be open and operating even if there's snow.
Source link
