Christy Witt, a Franklin County sheriff’s deputy and school resource officer, participates in a math assignment with Hunter Fisher in Kelly Paquette’s class at Burnt Chimney Elementary School on Dec. 1 in Wirtz. Regular positive interactions amongst all students helps school resource officers create a positive relationship with students. SROs become a positive role model for students, which helps the deputy resolve issues that may arise.
SCOTT P. YATES, The Roanoke Times
Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Austin walks outside the school to check security issues during his shift at Ferrum Elementary School on Nov. 29.
SCOTT P. YATES, The Roanoke Times
Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy and school resource officer Christy Witt greets students arriving at Windy Gap Elementary School on Dec. 1.
SCOTT P. YATES, The Roanoke Times
Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy and school resource officer Christy Witt greets students in the cafeteria at Windy Gap Elementary School Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Hardy.
Christy Witt, a Franklin County sheriff’s deputy and school resource officer, participates in a math assignment with Hunter Fisher in Kelly Paquette’s class at Burnt Chimney Elementary School on Dec. 1 in Wirtz. Regular positive interactions amongst all students helps school resource officers create a positive relationship with students. SROs become a positive role model for students, which helps the deputy resolve issues that may arise.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Austin walks outside the school to check security issues during his shift at Ferrum Elementary School on Nov. 29.
Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy and school resource officer Christy Witt greets students in the cafeteria at Windy Gap Elementary School Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Hardy.
