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  • Windham Middle School
  • Willimantic, CT
  • More than three‑quarters 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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Upon graduating from college and looking for the "ideal" teaching position, I knew I wanted to work in an urban setting. An urban setting is where I was needed and knew I could make a difference in the lives of children. Even on the most stressful days, I go home knowing that I am making a difference in the community. My students come from low-income homes, single-parent families, foster families, and families where parents did not go to college, or in many cases, graduate from high school. Many of my students don't have a parent or guardian at home who can help them with their homework for many reasons. They didn't complete their own education, or they are not fluent in the English language. These and other problems at home and in their communities can make life very unstable for some students, affecting their desire and motivation to succeed in school. As a result, I feel obligated to give my students the best education possible, so that they can make opportunities for themselves.

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Upon graduating from college and looking for the "ideal" teaching position, I knew I wanted to work in an urban setting. An urban setting is where I was needed and knew I could make a difference in the lives of children. Even on the most stressful days, I go home knowing that I am making a difference in the community. My students come from low-income homes, single-parent families, foster families, and families where parents did not go to college, or in many cases, graduate from high school. Many of my students don't have a parent or guardian at home who can help them with their homework for many reasons. They didn't complete their own education, or they are not fluent in the English language. These and other problems at home and in their communities can make life very unstable for some students, affecting their desire and motivation to succeed in school. As a result, I feel obligated to give my students the best education possible, so that they can make opportunities for themselves.

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