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Hi everyone! My name is Jimena Perez. I am 19 years old. I am from Chihuahua, Mexico, but I was born in Charleston, South Carolina. I currently live in Crane, TX. I am currently a student at Odessa College majoring in teaching. I have always want to work with little kids, and I would love to teach pre-K. A song that I think describes myself would be "Pequenos Placeres" by Amicia RD. In this song, it talks about how you should enjoy every little pleasure of life, thanking God for every little thing we have and celebrating life as it being a gift every day. I connect with it because I believe we should always be grateful for every day we have and enjoy life to the fullest. Something about it is that I have two furry babies, and I love spending time with my family and friends.

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Abisue Ramos                                                Introduction

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Hi everyone! My name is Abisue Ramos, but I prefer to be called Abi. I am currently a student in Odessa College doing a major in Teaching into early childhood. I am actually in my 2nd semester and I been enjoying this journey in my major. I am originally from Ojinaga, Chih, where I lived my whole life; then I moved to Odessa to start my major and to learn English. A song that I think would describe me it will be "Human" by Christina Perri. I think it will be that song because we all are humans, we are not perfect and we constantly make mistakes; it is not easy try to be perfects all the time because that is very tired. Something that I really enjoy doing in my free time is spending the time with my family as much as I can, I love attending to church and where I have the privilege to serve to God working with little kids.

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Irlanda Ramos                                                                                          Introduction 

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Irlanda Ramos                                                                                          Introduction 

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Hello! My name is Irlanda Ramos. I am currently a student at OC. I am from Mexico, specifically Ojinaga, I was born and raised there. Then I came to Odessa Tx to continue with my studies. I am majoring in teaching and I feel pretty excited about it.

A song that I think it would describe me is "Trust in you" by Lauren Daigle because I know I can trust in God's plan no matter what I am facing in my life, I know that He has everything in control.

I love spending time at church, hang out with my family and friends, read, and listening to music.

I also enjoy learning new things, even though it can be a big challenge.

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Hi everyone! My name is Arianna Iniguez, and I prefer to be called Arianna. I am currently a student at Odessa College where I am majoring in teaching. My goal is to become a 3rd grade teacher because I would love to work with kids and help them learn and grow. I live in a small town called Crane which is about 40 miles away from Odessa. I enjoy living in a small town but I also like being close enough to Odessa for school and other things.A song that describes me is “Good Days” by SZA. I chose this song because I think it represents staying positive looking forward to better days and continuing to work toward your goals even when things don’t always go as planned.Something else I would like everyone to know about me is that I am excited to start this journey toward becoming a teacher. I hope to make a positive difference in my future students lives and be someone they can look up to.

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Hi everyone! My name is Evelyn  Ramos, I am 18 years old. I was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, and raised in Fort Davis Tx. I am a full time college student and substitute teacher on my free days, I now live in Odessa,Tx. If I had to describe myself as a song it would be “After the storm” by Kali Uchis. Because I consider myself resilient. Throughout the song, she talks about how you have to go through tough times to realize how strong you actually are. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, as well as hiking,traveling,running,taking pictures, and riding horses.

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Hello everyone, my name is Lyvonne Gutierrez. I’m 20 years old, I was born in Odessa Tx. I have live here my whole life, would probably move to Alpine Tx in the future because it is so beautiful out there. I’m currently not working, but I am planning on working at a daycare. Don’t really have a song that describes me, but I consider myself a very nice person who is always smiling and being kind to everyone. I am also a very grateful girl. I have been loving the song “ Under Them Neons” by Braxton Keith. I am also a mom to a baby girl who is in her terrible two’s right now. But lover her with all my heart. I have a lot of faith to God always praying and reading the Bible. Tank you for reading about me. God bless you.

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Hello everyone! My name is Adamaris Carreon, and I am currently a full time college student majoring in teaching. My goal is to become an Elementary teacher and work with Pre-K or kindergarten students. I am from Odessa, Texas, and I currently live here as well. A song that describes me is “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus because it reminds me to keep going even when things get difficult and to never give up on my goals. I love spending time with my family and doing adventurous activities with them, and I also love animals. I am excited to get to know everyone and learn more about my classmates!

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Hello! I am Jaeci Gryder and I am so excited to be in this class this semester! I am born and raised in Andrews, Texas and attend Andrews High School. Go Mustangs! I am currently a senior and will graduate with my Associate's degree of arts in teaching. I absolutely love the song Goodbye Yesterday by Elevation Rhythm because I know that God's graces are new every morning and that the past is in the past. I am involved in track, the National Honors Society, the Texas Association on Future Educators, and I work at our local snow cone stand. I have an opportunity this year to student intern at an elementary school in the district for 2 periods of my school day. I was placed with 5th graders and they have been a blast so far. I absolutely love education and young minds inspire me. I hope we have an amazing semester!

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Hi everyone! My name is Emeri Contreras and I am 18 years old. I was born and raised in Odessa, Texas and will probably stay here forever. Currently I am working at Sewell Ford in the parts warehouse. I do the heavy lifting. A song I think describes me is "A Simple Song" by Chris Stapleton. I would consider myself a pretty simple person. I don't need much and I am very grateful for the things and people in my life. A little bit more about me is, I like to spend time with my family, I coach two kids' basketball teams, and I have the cutest german shepherd!

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Hi! my name is nevaeh swift i am 20 years old. I am a full time employee at west texas national bank as a personal banker in seminole tx where I have lived for 6 years I am originally from oklahoma. I balance a school, work, and church life. I love spending whatever time I can at church even though life gets busy I always find time for God. A song I think describes me is Kevin Rudolf’s “Let It Rock” describes me because I’m energetic, confident, and unstoppable—I go after what I want, have fun, and don’t let anything hold me back. I like taking risks, living in the moment, and bringing energy to everything I do. Even when things get challenging, I stay determined and keep moving forward, and I enjoy inspiring others around me with my drive and passion.

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Hello everyone! My name is Belinda Chavez. I am not working at the moment. However, I have had the great opportunity to work with the School District as a Guest Teacher Instructor. I have worked with Pre-K - 12. I have enjoyed the positive energy in the classrooms, so I am ready to reach my goal and jump back into the classrooms. The song that best describes is: Don't Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin. Its a reminder not to stress. It will all work out.

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My name is Darryn im 19 and a teachers aid and currently working on getting my teachers certification my hobbies consist of reading bowling and working on random projects

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My name is Monica, but I go by Monny. I work as an office administrator at a local health clinic, and I enjoy being able to help people each day. I’m originally from Utah but now live in Big Spring, Texas, which has become home to me. A song that describes me is "Matilda" by Harry Styles because it reflects growth and finding strength in yourself. I have a cat who makes me happy, and I love playing video games, especially Fortnite, to relax. In my free time, I also enjoy reading and crafting, which help me unwind and feel creative.

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I work as an engineering tech. I am from Odessa, TX. I have lived here all my life, and I don’t see myself leaving. A song that I would use to describe myself at the moment would be “Rise” because when others think I can’t, I show them that I can.

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Hi everyone! My name is Araseli Sanchez,

I’m from Odessa, and I’m also currently living here. Odessa has always been home for me, and I enjoy being part of the local community. I currently work as a paraprofessional in specialized classrooms at Permian High School. My job allows me to work closely with students who need extra support, and it has been a very meaningful experience for me. Being in the classroom has helped me grow both professionally and personally, and it has reinforced my passion for education and helping students succeed. A song that describes me would be “Eye of the Tiger” because it represents strength, resilience, and determination. I’ve faced challenges in my life, but I always try to keep pushing forward and stay focused on my goals.

Something else I’d like to share is that I have two kids, who motivate me every day to work hard and keep improving myself. Coming back to school hasn’t been easy, but balancing work, family, and school has taught me a lot about perseverance and time management. I’m excited to continue learning, growing, and getting to know everyone in this class.

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My name is Katalina Herrera, you can call me Kat and I am 21 years old. I am currently working at a golf course as an outside service, where I help members get their bags for them and golf carts ready. I moved to Odessa, 1 year ago but I have lived my whole life in Tyana, specifically in Corpus Christi. A song that describes me is “ Hometown Glory” by Adele, because it reflects my nostalgia for the home where I grew up. Something I would like you to know about me is that I have dyslexia, so spelling and reading are really hard for me.

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Good evening, Everyone!

My name is Edwina Okorie, and I was born in Sierra Leone and raised in Fairfax, Virginia. I currently work at ECISD as an Instructional Aide. I am married and blessed with two wonderful boys. Five years ago, I moved to Odessa, where I have been building my life and family. A song that describes me is Toast by Koffee. I try to live a life of gratitude, appreciating both the good and the challenging moments. I give thanks to my Creator, Jehovah, and strive to focus on my blessings by making thoughtful choices that help my family and myself. I believe my purpose on Earth is to honor God and spread joy to those around me, including myself. In my free time, I love to dance, sing, cook healthy meals, travel, and spend quality time with my family. I am excited to get to know all of you and share this learning journey together.

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My name is Iridian, you can call me Iri. I currently work as a Science STEM Lab Aide at an elementary school , where I help support students in their learning and exploration of science, technology, engineering , and mathematics. I was born and raised in Odessa, Texas, and it has always been home to me. I still live in Odessa and feel connected to my community and the people in it. Working in education has helped me grow both professionally and personally. A song that best describes me is “Scars to Your Beautiful” by Alessia Cara. This song resonates with me because I often place very high expectations on myself. Sometimes those expectations make me feel like I am not enough. Lately, I have been learning to practice self-acceptance and give myself more grace. I am focused on personal growth, building confidence, and becoming the best version of myself.

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Hey Y’all! My name is Evyn Berridge and i was born and raised here in Odessa Texas and i’m 20 years old! I currently work at a print shop and do graphic design for them. I really enjoy what i do! A song i think that could describe me is Life is Good by forest frank, because Life right now IS GOOD and im so so thankful! I really enjoy sewing, thrifting, and hanging out with friends. I also really enjoy serving at my church!

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Hello everyone, my name is Diana Fabela and I am 18 years old. I currently only work on weekends cleaning a barbershop. I moved to Odessa, TX just 5 months ago, but I have lived my whole life in Mexico, specifically in Chihuahua city. A song that describes me is “Hometown Glory” by Adele, because it reflects my nostalgia for the home and city where I grew up. Something I would like you to know about me is that I don’t speak English, so studying in a language I don’t master is a big challenge for me.

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Hello everybody, my name is Romeo Guenther. Currently I work on a farm with my dad while doing college, very flexible hours because he's my boss. I was born in Chihuahua Mexico but I know live in Fort Stockton. A song to describe myself would be Black Hole Fantasy, by the Crane Wives, it really resonates with me because it's about not running away from things when it gets scary. I speak English, and Low German, and I am learning spanish.

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My name is Jose Guevara and as of right now I have two jobs during the day I am a substitute teacher for ECISD and in the evening I am lab assistant at Odessa college in the photography department. I was born in Fort Worth and was raised here in Odessa. A song that I think describes myself is the song love myself by able hart because I follow the quote in the song he says “ Ima love myself I aint tryna be like everybody else” and I follow this because I like to make my own path than to follow what other people are doing and also the song is about worrying about yourself and not on what other people are doing. I like to be as creative as possible whenever I can and just last semester I graduated with my associates and two certificates in photography.

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Hi everyone! My name is Ameris Marrero. Currently my occupation is at 7brew, a very good coffee place! I'm from Odessa Tx and have lived here my whole life. A song I'd say that describes me well is probably Open Arms by SZA. SZA is my favorite artist, but this song specifically shows how it's okay to let go of past people when you need too, and that's something I always try to remind myself.

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Hi everyone! My name is Ashlyn Acosta. I was born and raised in Odessa. I currently work as a substitute teacher at a K-12 school. A song that describes me is I Know a Place by Zach Top because traveling is my favorite thing to do. I am very excited for this course, and to eventually start my career as an elementary teacher!

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Hello, my name is Brooklyn Smith, and I go by either Brook or Brooklyn. I currently work for Ector County ISD at a middle school in Odessa, Texas. I was also born and raised here. A song that best describes me is "I Lived" by OneRepublic. This song is about embracing your life fully, without regret. It encourages listeners to chase their dreams, take risks, and find the meaning within both their successes and failures. This song is a constant reminder for me to keep going even when times get tough. When I listen to this song, it motivates me to keep chasing my dreams. When I am not working or busy with schoolwork, I enjoy listening to music and hanging out with friends and family.

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Hi! My name is Alyssa Huerta.

My current occupation is I am a full time TA at an elementary school and I help teach pre-k. I also work part time at sonic drive-in. I also do volunteer work at my church in the kids department, I am in a lead position for pre-k through first grade.

I am born and raised in Brownfield Texas. I currently still live here.

A song to describe myself would have to be ‘Every little step I take’ by Bobby Brown. I honestly struggled to find a song to describe me haha, but I picked this song because he says “ every little step I take you will be there” , and I like to be there all the time for anyone in need or who needs a friend or company or help.

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Hello everyone! My name is Nyelle Dickman and i don't really have a job but i do stay at home with my son (he's the spiderman in the picture.) i'm born and raised in Odessa but once i start teaching we plan on moving to Midland. A song I would use to describe myself is "You Say" by Lauren Daigle. This song basically is about feeling like your not good enough but God is right there encouraging you the entire way removing those thoughts and that pretty much sums up my inner monologue throughout the day. Some things about me is on my free time when i'm not busy with schoolwork I enjoy sewing and baking. Im very excited for this class and i hope we all learn so much out of this course and reach our personal goals for education!

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Hello! My name is Jazmin N. Nuñez Ruiz, and I am an assistant PE coach at Seminole FJY. I also provide language support for students ages 4 to 7, which is one of the most rewarding parts of my day. I’m originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, but I now call Seminole, Texas, home.

If I had to describe myself through a song, it would be “Se Sufre Pa’ Merecer” by Máxima Ventaja. I really connect with the lyric, “Me miraron pasar en la troca sumando por todo el bulevar,” because it reflects a part of who I am. I drive a lowered 2003 Chevy S10. I’ve loved unique cars and trucks ever since I was little. Even my teachers back home had the coolest cars, which probably influenced me. Now, my students get excited whenever they see my truck parked near the playground. It’s one of those little things that make my connection with them even more special. Now, alongside that, I have a sound system in my truck, which means my neighbors hate me.

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Hello, my name is Luisa Padilla. I am a senior at Presidio High School. I was born in Chihuahua Mexico, but moved to Presidio Texas about 12 years ago. I do not have any occupation other than being a student. A song that describes me will be, "Golden" by Harry Styles, since I like to be confident in myself. More about myself is that I enjoy reading and I love to travel with my family and visit new places.

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Hi! My name is Kyndall Brown, I don't currently have a job, but in the summer I am a lifeguard. I am from Texas and live in a small town named Rankin. A song that I think describes me is "Follow Your Arrow" by Kacey Musgraves because I always try my best to do what I love and follow my dream no matter what people say. And something about me is that it is my dream to either be a special education teacher or to own my own daycare!

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Hello, everyone! My name is Ericka Carrasco. I am a full time mama of four kids, as well as a full time Instructional Aide for our school district. Most of my day is focused on kids in our ESL department, with a little change up now and then. I am from a small town named Rankin and have lived here most of my life, minus a few years of trying to getaway from home. It turns out, this is the best fit for our family & there is nowhere else I'd rather raise my kids. I listen to a wide variety of music, both English and Spanish. The best song to describe me is "Human" by Christina Perri. I think of myself as someone who is willing to stretch thin for others, but I do fall short sometimes... I'm only human. Raising four kids is a full time job in itself, but my favorite hobby is following them all around to their activities! This is my first semester back to school after an extended break, so I am very excited to dig in and take care of business!

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Hello! My name s Brynn Maldonado, I work at a print shop at the moment I design posters and prints for the community. I don't think I really have a song that describes me I feel I am always changing, but at the moment I have been listening to music I grew up with and someday by Sugar Rey has been on repeat, it has such a good vibe in my life lately! I am A fine arts major, and of recently I have decided I should get into teaching, I would love to be an art teacher one day! I can't wait to see what the future holds. Blessings to you all!

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My name is Magdalena Omara Rodriguez, i do not have a job right now but i do baby sit when someone needs it. i am from mexico and right now i live in odessa. A song that describes me would be “God does” by the red clay strays because i believe in trusting God always and knowing that he will always be there for you.

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Hi my name is Brylee Francisco. I am currently a senior at Monahans High School. I live in Monahans and have been here my entire life. I do not have an occupation at the moment except for being a high school student. A song that I would use to describe me is Good for you by Olivia Rodrigo because I have just related to this song before and my friends always told me it reminds them of me. A little bit more about me is that I play sports, volleyball and softball. I love going on trips and traveling to new places. I also like to spend time with friends and go on late night drives.

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My name is Rhyan ( like a guys name). I work at Palm Beach Tan as a salon director. I was born in Raton, NM but came to Odessa before I was one, now live in Midland. A Song that would describe me is "Staying Alive" by Bee Gees because working, moving, and college means my brains and wheels do not stop.