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**"I am somebody. I was somebody when I came. I will be a better somebody when I leave. I am powerful, and I am strong. I deserve the education that I get here. I have things to do, people to impress, and places to go." -Rita Pierson** My students are powerful, inspirational beings who have the world at their fingertips. Each day I spend with them is full of joy and learning. I strive to create meaningful learning opportunities for the students in my class to help them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for being a contributor to their education and their path to lifelong learning.

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**"I am somebody. I was somebody when I came. I will be a better somebody when I leave. I am powerful, and I am strong. I deserve the education that I get here. I have things to do, people to impress, and places to go." -Rita Pierson** My students are powerful, inspirational beings who have the world at their fingertips. Each day I spend with them is full of joy and learning. I strive to create meaningful learning opportunities for the students in my class to help them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for being a contributor to their education and their path to lifelong learning.

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