McGirk takes over Medical Lake alternative high school program

The Medical Lake Alternative High School has a new facilitator: Lyra McGirk.

McGirk, a long time Spokane resident and Ferris High School graduate, went into the workforce before she attended and acquired her bachelor’s degree at Eastern Washington University.

McGirk previously taught at Barker High School, which is a public, alternative, coed school in the Central Valley School District for eight years, and specialized in program development for alternative high school students.

“I’m excited to bring new things to the table and for the Medical Lake program,” McGirk said.

McGirk added that she...