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Bully Free Forever

Victoria, Atholton HS, Class of 2020

Victoria and her friends are eradicating bullying from their school and replacing it with supportive and uplifting words and behaviors.

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Why I Share My Story

Molly, Math Teacher - Murray Hill MS

Molly has used StoryStrong Math for both reflecting deeply on herself but also in working with her students.

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A Dance Journey

Manaswee, Marriotts Ridge HS, Class of 2021

Manaswee has been influenced greatly by dance as a passion, as an activity to enjoy with her mother, and as a way to stay connected to her culture.

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The Power of an iPhone

Laurie, ESOL Teacher - Waterloo ES

Cultural proficiency has encouraged Laurie to take risks and raise her own awareness in order to connect more deeply with others- particularly her students and their families.

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Scars

Kayla, Long Reach HS, Class of 2021

Kayla shares the scars she has acquired as a result of accidents and as a result of a battle with depression.

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Love...Lost in Translation

Debbi, ELA Teacher - Clarksville MS

What do you do as an English teacher and lover of books and yet is somebody who has made thousands of students hate books?

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My Math Story and Identity

Angel, Murray Hill MS, Class of 2022

Angel is an 8th grade student at Murray Hill Middle School who shares her journey to discovering her own math identity.

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Seeing Our Work Through Student Eyes

Dr. Michael J. Martirano, HCPSS Interim Superintendent

Spending a day as a student at Hammond High School helped Dr. Martirano better understand the academic experience from a student's perspective.