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Teaching in a community of ‘great promise’

Started by nmindependent · 9 months ago

Like most Albuquerque Public Schools students, Amanda Otero will be back in school today. But unlike most students this ninth grader said she’s been counting down the days waiting for her school to start.
She’s one of about 500 freshmen enrolled at the Atrisco Heritage Ac ... Continue reading »

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  • Very moving, Barb. I was there when you made the decision and I know how hard it was for you. But I also know how committed you are to what you are doing now and how wonderful a teacher you will be!
  • Barb, what a great teacher those kids will have in you. You have the passion, smarts, sense of humor and vision to encourage your students to be the best they can be. I will be looking forward to your updates and hope I can come to your class as a guest speaker!
  • Both YOU and TRACY are on my LIST!! My short list. Come speak. Somebody besides me needs to be SPEAKING RIGHT NOW! LOL. I lost my voice after second period today! Is that normal? LOL... guys are part of my inspiration, for sure!
    Thanks for the encouragement! When do you want to come by?
  • Good job, Barb! Thanks for sharing about your transition.
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