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A S T H E 1 5 0 T H anniversary of Curtis Creek Elementary School approached last year, Liz Miller saw the milestone as more than just a schoolwide celebration. She felt it could also unite the community, provide hands-on learning, and offer opportunities for students to create beautiful artwork. It was a team effort, but the third-grade teacher was the catalyst that made it happen. "I saw this celebration as something that could give breadth and depth to instruction," says Miller, president of Curtis Creek Faculty Association. "I wanted to create something positive to boost morale, because it's tough being in public education these days. I wanted something where teachers, administrators, classified staff, retirees, parents and community could come together and be part of something amazing." The pre-K–8 campus is located in Gold Rush country and steeped in rich history. No doubt the sesquicentennial Liz Miller Building community 24 cta.org THE ISSUE INNOVATION