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  • Alta Vista High School
  • Tucson, AZ
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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My students are hardworking, resilient, and full of potential. They are English learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds who bring unique stories, talents, and perspectives into our classroom every day. Many of them are new to the United States, and while learning a new language can be challenging, they approach it with courage, determination, and an inspiring desire to succeed. They take pride in their growth — celebrating every new word learned, every conversation understood, and every goal achieved. My students support one another like a family, building confidence as they strengthen their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. They remind me daily that language is more than communication — it’s connection, opportunity, and empowerment.

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My students are hardworking, resilient, and full of potential. They are English learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds who bring unique stories, talents, and perspectives into our classroom every day. Many of them are new to the United States, and while learning a new language can be challenging, they approach it with courage, determination, and an inspiring desire to succeed. They take pride in their growth — celebrating every new word learned, every conversation understood, and every goal achieved. My students support one another like a family, building confidence as they strengthen their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. They remind me daily that language is more than communication — it’s connection, opportunity, and empowerment.

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