'Gave The Most Special Graduation Ever' | Tiverton-LC Hero

TIVERTON-LITTLE COMPTON, RI — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Hally Azevado, who nominated Julie Olson, the communication director for the Tiverton school system.

"As the Tiverton School System Communication Director, Mrs. Olson works more than full time on a less than part-time salary," Azevado said. "She does this in the capacity of student and teacher cheerleader ... Julie Olson is everywhere promoting our students. She takes tens of thousands of pictures of them a year. This year, she pulled off the feat of giving the most special graduation ever and it was during COVID-19."

Thank you for all you do, Julie!

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