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  • Marina Middle School
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 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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I teach 8th Grade Literature, debate and the art of narrative storytelling in a ceaseless exploration of humanity! There are so many fascinating aspects to inner conflict, social interaction and the altruistic nature of humans to be explored. I feel very lucky to help guide this quest.

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I teach 8th Grade Literature, debate and the art of narrative storytelling in a ceaseless exploration of humanity! There are so many fascinating aspects to inner conflict, social interaction and the altruistic nature of humans to be explored. I feel very lucky to help guide this quest.

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