By:
Kindra Sarver
Longtime teacher
and mentor Barbara Heckert has decided to retire after 40 years at Ripley High.
Many students, faculty, and advisors believed this day would never come.
After considering
all options Heckert has decided that it is time to end her career here. She
wants to start focusing more on the music portion of her life. After moving to
New Orleans, LA, Heckert will start her own jazz ensemble.
“I know my
intelligence is something sought after by many students, but I am happiest when
I am behind a piano and making music,” said Heckert.
Though she will no
longer be living in Ripley, we still will have opportunities to see Heckert.
She plans on touring with her band, and is very persistent that Charleston will
be one of the stops.
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