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Tag: kindergarten

She had to learn English the hard way

“I’m originally from Querétaro, Mexico. When my family moved out here in 1989, I was around 4 years old. At the time, I was speaking just Spanish at home. But I was trying to learn the English language. “I remember attending kindergarten at Yeager Elementary … Continue readingShe had to learn English the hard way

Posted on February 1, 2018June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Miss Swamp makes impression on kindergartners

“I walked into a store and an employee asked, ‘Are you Miss Swamp?’ I froze like a deer in headlights and said, ‘Yes, but no one has called me that in almost 40 years.’ She said, ‘You taught my daughter in kindergarten. She is now … Continue readingMiss Swamp makes impression on kindergartners

Posted on December 4, 2017June 17, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Even in retirement, she keeps on teaching kids

“About four years ago I retired with a total of 34 years of teaching. I taught kindergarten. The last 16 years I taught gifted and talented at the kindergarten level. Those were some pretty bright kids. “It was hard to give it up. But I … Continue readingEven in retirement, she keeps on teaching kids

Posted on March 7, 2016June 20, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment
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