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Sri Achanta, Executive Editor-in-Chief
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Sri Achanta

Coppell High School Sidekick adviser Chase Wofford was named Coppell ISD Secondary District Teacher of the Year on Friday. Wofford has taught at CHS for the past 19 years and is now in the running for 2023-24 Region 10 Secondary Teacher of the Year.  Watch executive editor-in-chief Sri Achanta’s video capturing Wofford’s surprise recognition along with reflections from fellow staff.

Follow @sriachanta_ and @CHSCampusNews on X.

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Sri Achanta
Sri Achanta, Executive Editor-in-Chief
Sri Achanta is a senior and the executive editor-and-chief of The Sidekick. She finds joy in finding narratives within conversations to create compelling stories. In her free time, you can find her reading fantasy and mystery novels, her personal favorite book being Legendborn by Tracy Deon. Sri also enjoys painting still life, prefering acrylic paint over oil paints anytime. One of her favorite artworks is a sculpture by Michelangelo called the “Pietà”.  Sri is always up for a good plate of sushi or a meal at her favorite restaurant, Siam Thai, where she gets her go-to favorite dish which is spicy drunken noodles. She loves to top off her dinner with her favorite drink, Matcha tea. She also never passes on an opportunity to hang out with her friends and family. Her favorite childhood show is “The Wizards of Waverly Place” and she’s currently on her fourth rewatch. To contact her, you can email her at [email protected] or on 'X' (@Sriachanta_ ).

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