Dedicated Arcadia teacher leaves legacy of love

Sharlene Topkin finally retires after putting it off twice for the sake of her pupils

It is a case of third time lucky for an Arcadia Secondary School teacher after she finally followed through with her decision to retire, having taught at the school for 38 years.

An emotional Sharlene Topkin, 61, who headed the life sciences department, was honoured at the Bethelsdorp school this week for her unwavering passion and dedication to her pupils. ..

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