Spotlight on Centurions – Crystal Ward
Crystal Ward is a member of the Centurions, Class of 2015, and is chairman of the Law and Order Task Force and a member of the projects committee. She has more than 13 years of experience in youth development, serving in various roles, which include teacher, life coach, mentor, and school administrator. Crystal has been involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters for five years. She is currently a manager of girl awards and teen experience at the Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri.
Also featured in the January 10th issue of The Independent
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Crystal Ward with Johnique and Ne’jhan from Big Brothers Big Sisters |
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