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Some schools in Fresno County are preparing to reopen, but many questions remain.
Is it safe to reopen schools? How will it work? What happens if there’s an outbreak at a school?
Fresno Bee Education Lab reporters Isabel Dieppa and Monica Velez moerated a live Q&A about school reopenings.
The panel:
- David Luchini and Dr. John Zweifler, both with the Fresno County Department of Public Health
- Hank Gutierrez, deputy superintendent at the office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
- Eimear O’Farrell, Clovis Unified School District superintendent
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Hank Gutierrez is the deputy superintendent at the Fresno County Office of Education and oversees departments spanning from curriculum and instruction to court and community schools.
Dr. Eimear O’Farrell is the superintendent of Clovis Unified School District. She has served at both the elementary and secondary level, as a teacher, GIS, learning director, elementary principal and deputy principal.
David Luchini started his career with the Fresno County Department of Public Health as a public health nurse. Today, he serves as assistant director. Part of his passion lies in educating future generations, particularly those in high school, on the importance of healthy outcomes.
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Dr. John Zweifler is a family physician with decades of experience in primary care, medical education and health care administration. He works on population health issues with the Fresno County Department of Public Health and is a medical consultant with The Terry Group.
Isabel Sophia Dieppa is the engagement reporter for The Fresno Bee’s Education Lab.
Monica Velez is the early education and K-12 reporter for The Bee’s Education Lab.
This story was originally published January 26, 2021 at 6:00 AM.