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  • Benjamin Franklin Middle School
  • Springfield, IL
  • 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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Thank you so much for taking time to visit my page to learn about all the wonderful things that you can do to help my students achieve their dreams. I strive to provide the most creative environment for my students to find the belief that success is possible for everyone. Apathy in my students, is one of the most difficult issues that I face on a daily basis. Many of my students live in neighborhoods where dreaming for success is frowned upon... it is very difficult to get students to face the fact that nothing can get in the way of success. My classroom is grounded in the principles of growth mindset, perseverance, creativity, and exploration. By you visiting this page, you are making a difference in the lives of my students. Thank you for believing in them, any help that you can give will change the life of someone. Thank you, it means more to my students and myself than we will ever be able to convey!

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Thank you so much for taking time to visit my page to learn about all the wonderful things that you can do to help my students achieve their dreams. I strive to provide the most creative environment for my students to find the belief that success is possible for everyone. Apathy in my students, is one of the most difficult issues that I face on a daily basis. Many of my students live in neighborhoods where dreaming for success is frowned upon... it is very difficult to get students to face the fact that nothing can get in the way of success. My classroom is grounded in the principles of growth mindset, perseverance, creativity, and exploration. By you visiting this page, you are making a difference in the lives of my students. Thank you for believing in them, any help that you can give will change the life of someone. Thank you, it means more to my students and myself than we will ever be able to convey!

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