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My name is Roberto Vargas, I am a recent certified Elementary teacher. I am currently working towards completing a Masters in Education: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. My 2021 summer has kicked off to busy mode: I will be taking two summer courses and at the same time will be working a part-time job. Basically, when I am not in class I will be working on papers and coordinating a high school mentoring program. Also, I will be applying to elementary jobs teaching English Langauge Learners across the state. During my free time, I look forward to swimming in the ocean,  eating ice cream, having some corn on the cob, and maybe a lobster or two. 

Below are some hyperlinks related to education that can help to rewrite the status quo!

dianeravitch  

rethinkingschools

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  1. LesleyJune 28, 2021 at 7:10 PM

    Sounds like you have a great summer planned, Roberto. Love the links you shared... glad that you were already familiar with Rethinking Schools. Hope you enjoy the textbook!

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