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Alpacas visit JWE classrooms
Education
Staff Report on October 16, 2019
Alpacas visit JWE classrooms

It’s hard to top an alpaca in the classroom. Nonetheless, Jacob’s Well Elementary students exploring possibilities for their future were excited to receive firsthand information on some really good careers on Friday, Oct. 11, at their 3rd Annual Career Day. A police officer, a chef, a judge and yes, an alpaca farmer were among the special visitors for the day.

“I was competing with an ER Doctor, banker, police officer and canine unit so I wasn’t sure if I would be interes...

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