Driven by a mission to address the Washington state teacher shortage, Carla serves as the Teacher-Coordinator for a multi-district teacher academy, representing Hazen, Lindbergh, and Renton schools. Carla plays a number of vital roles within the teaching community. She is responsible for student, mentor, and stakeholder recruiting, as well as providing continued documentation for grant application, evaluation, data collection, and reporting.
Read MoreToday, Alex Castro-Wilson is a 26-year-old, 5th grade teacher at Benson Hill Elementary. He began his career in 2012 as a paraeducator in the Learning Assist Program (LAP), at Bryn Mawr Elementary in the Renton School District.
Read MoreMeet Teresa Garcia, former lead teacher, and present-day director of The College for Kids Bilingual Daycare—an Early Childhood Center in the Federal Way School District. At the Center, Teresa is responsible for keeping the environment safe and the daily operations running smoothly.
Read MoreDavid Hurt, a 41-year-old paraeducator in the Renton School District, plays an essential role in the classroom. When a teacher hands out an assignment, David is the one responsible for helping the students complete it. He takes care of details that keep students safe and teachers supported.
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