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My students face a plethora of challenges on a daily basis. Our school is in a low-income, minority neighborhood and is rated as one of the worst schools in our city. They've been let down year after year by teachers that have passed them on without giving them the necessary tools to succeed. Education has traditionally been a source of frustration instead of a pathway to success for my students. However, my students have shown a tremendous amount of grit this year in overcoming these obstacles. We've grown together as a family through many struggles but even more successes. Despite their lives outside of school that would make many fear leaving their homes, I've discovered just how truly amazing all of my students are. Their unique personalities and general curiosity and drive to succeed continually motivate me to provide them with the education that they fully deserve.

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My students face a plethora of challenges on a daily basis. Our school is in a low-income, minority neighborhood and is rated as one of the worst schools in our city. They've been let down year after year by teachers that have passed them on without giving them the necessary tools to succeed. Education has traditionally been a source of frustration instead of a pathway to success for my students. However, my students have shown a tremendous amount of grit this year in overcoming these obstacles. We've grown together as a family through many struggles but even more successes. Despite their lives outside of school that would make many fear leaving their homes, I've discovered just how truly amazing all of my students are. Their unique personalities and general curiosity and drive to succeed continually motivate me to provide them with the education that they fully deserve.

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