Among the December 2006 graduates of Stephen F. Austin State University were eight students comprising the first group of paraprofessional teachers or teacher aides to complete the EC-4 online program at SFA. The graduates now hold Bachelor of Science degrees in interdisciplinary studies and are certified to teach early childhood students and students in grades one through four. Pictured are, from left, Lucy Chalker of Lufkin, Susan Fountain and Connie Hooper of Center, Angela McAlpin of Colmesneil, Carol McCoy of Lufkin, Wendy Hughes of Tyler, Maria Encarnacion of Lufkin, and Sarah Dotson of Carthage. For more information about the program, call Susan Barber at (936) 468-2904.