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1997-2005

-Clinton and Bush presidencies

-Death of Amadou Diallo in NYC

-Cesus 2000- First to allow Multiracial identification

-9/11 Attack

-Post 9/11 Discrimination against Muslim and South Asian Americans

-The Patriot Act

-Hurricane Katrina

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My mom worked as a speech therapist at an elementary school in Queens Village starting when I was 6 . The school was predominately Black and Hispanic students. I often heard my mom complain about the lack of resources and therapy materials that she received. It was clear that her school did not receive adequate funding or supplies. I would often accompany my mom to set up her room every school year (she would spend hundreds of dollars out of pocket) and attend school events with her. She loved her students and always spoke about how fufilling her work was. This is where my interest in public education began.

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2006-2011

-Obama is elected as the first black president of the U.S.

-Iraq War

-Obamacare

-Osama Bin Laden is killed by Navy Seals

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I was a middle school student in Bellerose, Queens. My neighborhood is racially diverse with many Indian and Muslim neighbors. I frequently saw classmates be discriminated due to their race and being seen as "different." During lunch time, people would make fun of their food that looked and smelled unfamiliar. I would frequently hang out at my best friend Jasmin's house and learned about her culture and upbringing.

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2012- 2017

-Murder of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Eric Garner

-Charleston AME Church Shooting

-Charlottesville Rally

- "Muslim Ban"

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I attended an all-girls high school in Jamaica, Queens. I had the opportunity to learn alongside classmates from all over Queens. I had never met so many people from outside of my neighborhood. I also took the city bus to school. I was often one of the few white females on the bus and it was one of the first times I was in the minority.

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My grandma grew up in foster care and knew little about her background. She helped my parents raise my brother and I and was a major presence in my life. She decided to take a DNA test to finally discover information about her ethnic background. The DNA test showed that she was 99% Irish.

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2018-2021

-Trump's presidency

-COVID-19

-Black Lives Matter protests

-Death of George Floyd

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As a student at St. John's University, I had the opportunity to be a Communication Partner with an international student from China. Every week we would meet for lunch. It was an opportunity for her to practice her English language skills and it allowed me to get to know her and learn about life in China. It was an incredibly fulfilling experience and gave me insights into the challenges of learning a new language.

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2022-2025

-Joe Biden's presidency

-Trump is re-elected

-Roe v Wade is overturned

-Affirmative Action

-ICE Raids

-DEI

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Traveled to Ireland with my mom and brother. For all of us, it was our first time visiting. By this time, my grandma had passed away so it was very special to connect with our roots.

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As a speech therapist for NYC Public Schools, I have had the opportunity to work with high school students from across NYC. I work in Manhattan in two schools that are predominately Black and Hispanic. My goal is to support students with speech/language disabilities and give them tools and strategies that will hopefully help them in the future.