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Amber Ramos

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My granddaughter's third birthday party!

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My granddaughter's third birthday party!

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I make sure that even with my busy schedule, I still find time for relaxation.

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Every child deserves the same opportunities in life. We are here to help them through any struggles they may face academically and personally in order to ensure that.

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Flipgrid is where social and emotional learning happens! The leading video discussion platform for millions of PreK to PhD educators, students, and families.

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This is the best dog EVERRRR!!
He is very loyal, always happy, loves to play ball, and always brings a smile to me!

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I want to make a positive impact on kids. They are the future and we as in educators should influence them to become the best people as the can.

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Best self care strategy is playing soccer. I can play with friends or by myself.

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This is my little brother. This picture was taken the day we adopted him and he wanted to eat pancakes.

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This is a photo frame I recently painted and printed out photos to hang up! Every person (and dog lol) here means so much to me :)

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I feel like now more than ever the children need me, and I need them.

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Listening to music on full blast

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Pretty much

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#gocats

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Listen to music, watch movies, spend time with family, and read!

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My why is to try and be a positive influence in the students eyes and let them know there is someone who wants the best for them (because sometimes they dont get that at home). The kids are the Future!

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This little lady is a senior this year!

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Being able to spend time with my family. All playing games and enjoying each others company.

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I make sure that I eat a fruit every day that contains vitamin C, and I do eat my spinach! Here is the reason---vitamin c boosts your immune system, and spinach gives me nutrients as well as extra iron to keep me going!!!--I do eat the canned stuff!!!!

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Giving students encouragement and building their potential fills joy in my heart.  It makes me so happy to see students take knowledge that they have learned and go out into the world and use/express their learning and knowledge in various ways.  For example:  Designing and creating an interior space using the knowledge of the elements and principles of design (painting a mural on a wall or expressing oneself in a beautiful picture.
Everyone has the ability to express and create! Everyone has the potential to soar high and succeed in their endeavors!!!!

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My husband and I are expecting our first baby in March and we are so excited. My husband is a nurse at St. Francis and I couldn't imagine trading places with him!

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A picture of my Grandma, who passed away around this time a while ago!

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Dance my heart away

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Teaching can be tough, but it is where you can make the most impact in another person's life.

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My son and daughter on their trip to Oregon. 

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My son and daughter on their trip to Oregon. 

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I share this two moments because every time I am feeling anxiety for everything that is happening around  us,  I look at my children thinking how they must be feeling, and they are always being caring, kind, and loving towards everyone they can. As a mother it calms me down and it makes me feel like everything  is going to be okay.

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My sassy, crazy almost 4 year old. What more can I say? <3

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I love my family!

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This is my son and I last November when I took him to Vegas for his 22nd birthday!  We had an incredible time!

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This is my family, my heart and my life. We were blessed to go to the beach this summer. Tatiana will be a 9th grader, Santi 2nd grader and Lali will start Kinder at Horace Mann!

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I was a gymnast in my younger days, so yoga seemed like a logical next step for an aging, stressed out mama and teacher.  I rediscovered yoga in March and have committed to a daily practice.  I haven't missed one yet!  It's definitely yogi-speak, but it really does center me and remind me that I can't control everything, but I can strengthen my body and mind.

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Cuddling with my babies, going on a walk, taking a nap (lol like that ever happens), having an adult beverage with my hubby, getting pedicures with my tribe, dancing and singing at the top of my lungs with my babies and hubs!

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Every night when I read to my daughters, I think about the kids who are not being read to. I think about the kids who don't have positive role models or someone who will be their cheerleader. I have always wanted to be that person for the kids who aren't receiving the love, support, and guidance they deserve.

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Growing up I only had 1 teacher that actually did what was best for students. The rest were not there for the kids. It was so disheartening. My why is the kids. I will always do what is best for each and every kiddo. I WILL be that teacher that they know they can count on, trust, and love for years to come for every single student of mine. They become "my kids" over the year we have together and I won't ever take that for granted.

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I'm a hugger. My students are huggers. Its going to be hard to not hug. I had one first grader run up and hug me at the end of school in the spring.  It's instinct when they see you because we have always offered greeting options for them. I wonder how they will do, especially the little ones. Human interaction is so important, we will have to be creative in the way we show our affection. I'm ready to see everyone and get back into some kind of normal. 

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I'm a hugger. My students are huggers. Its going to be hard to not hug. I had one first grader run up and hug me at the end of school in the spring.  It's instinct when they see you because we have always offered greeting options for them. I wonder how they will do, especially the little ones. Human interaction is so important, we will have to be creative in the way we show our affection. I'm ready to see everyone and get back into some kind of normal. 

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Helping students realizing their potential and being the person they need in their life to believe in them!

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My family and my brother in laws family on a road trip to Mississippi this summer.

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Watching TV, napping, taking a bath, golfing, or sitting on the back patio... maybe with a drink.

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https://flipgrid.com/36f730f1

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Taking a bath, till I am shriveled up like a raisin

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Taking a bath, till I am shriveled up like a raisin

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My favorite self care activities are going to the gym to workout, a long bike ride, or playing golf.

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My favorite self care activities are going to the gym to workout, a long bike ride, or playing golf.

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I love just relaxing with my kids, playing games with them, watching movies with them, eating dinner with them. However, we've had a lot of together time these days, so I kind of like to just hang out with myself and craft when I can. That makes me super happy!

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We make the future possible!

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Being outdoors is calming to me.  I love to walk, ride bikes, garden, play in the backyard with my kids, camp, fish, and hunt.

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Being outdoors is calming to me.  I love to walk, ride bikes, garden, play in the backyard with my kids, camp, fish, and hunt.

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It was fun watching all the videos that have been posted so far.

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I run or walk daily!

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Celebrating my little brother’s high school graduation! He’s headed to KSU this week.

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This picture means a lot to me, because it was taken on Father's Day when my husband was in town. I love my family and they are all I have. I only had one daughter, but was fortunate to have 3 grandchildren. Then my daughter took in one more to add to the 3 so now I have 4. Blessings indeed!

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These are my babies.  Timothy is 15, and Katelyn is 9.  They will both have birthdays in the next 2 months.  They are modeling the masks their grandma made them.  I told them to "smile" as I took the picture.  It makes me laugh every time I see it.

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I was label LD in 3rd grade and held back....after I had change from a private school who kicked me out saying the could not teach me. My 3rd grade teacher Cheryl Mitchell  did all that she could to get me the help I needed to learn and build me up! She also made sure to develop a strong relationship with me! I now can say that I am Mrs. Mitchell!!! I love my kids and do my best to teach them they way they learn best by building a strong relationship with them! This photo is of Jennifer Anima one of my 2020 Seniors this year. She was just at my house last week visiting me! She is just one of my former Kindergarten students I still talk with and check up on!

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that sometimes  there are thing that are just  out of or control 

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that sometimes  there are thing that are just  out of or control 

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Flipgrid is where social and emotional learning happens! The leading video discussion platform for millions of PreK to PhD educators, students, and families.

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These are my daughters at the beach in Bandon, Oregon, during a good ol' fashioned family road trip,
complete with a camper and pick-up truck to maintain social distancing!

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MY beautiful kids. being flower girls in my sisters wedding

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My why is the feeling that I
get when a child learns something new, looks at me with adoring eyes, makes me laugh with their honesty, needs a hug, and all of the other joys that they give us!

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This was from one of our many ice cream dates this summer! 🥰

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Also on FlipGrid link.

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This is a photo of my husband Joe. This photo reminds me of the old days were I used to do my hair and put on make-up daily. :D

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I couldn't just pick one person to share because my heart is divided into 3 parts. These guys are my life and give me purpose...Preston, Chance, and Owen. This Spring and Summer we have enjoyed extra time outdoors together going on adventures.

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Love them forever

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18 years ago

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My daughter Kaitlyn who I am so proud of --growing up so fast!  I was nearly in tears yesterday enrolling her as a freshman in high school.  I remember her so clearly when she was just a little tiny being!  I love you with all my heart!!!

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I come to work because our kids need a safe place to belong.  We are more than just reading and math.  We are a safe space.  We need to be here for these kids and help them know that they are important and can grow to become something great.  We can help them do that.

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He is my why!  He is the reason that I wear a mask, don't go out often, and social distance.  For those who don't know, he is a cancer survivor but still receives chemo every two months, hence his immune system is low.  He is also a high school teacher.  This transition back to school has caused a whole lot of anxiety in our house but we know we have awesome colleagues and friends that understand when we say no to something.

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My why hits within my household. I am big on advocating for special needs due to the fact that my twin brother was considered special ed when we were growing up. However, my dad felt that the teachers "made up" his disability and that they labeled him because they couldn't deal with him. In fact, my dad would say that when they called him fro IEP meetings he would just mute his phone and not listen because he didn't believe my twin was SPED (not that it matters if he was, we still love him). However, due to that I wanted to be a SPED teacher because I want to be that person for students who might not have someone to advocate for them. I have a cousin whose parents have done the same thing and just have ignored his disabilities and give in to him because it's "easier that way." My why has been the same for years and as I continue to encounter students who need someone to advocate for them, I will always have a why! My heart belongs with students, especially younger ones as I have a daycare background and I just love little kids.

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I guess this is a good "someone".  This is my cat, Jack.  There is an outsider looking in at him, but they are social distancing!

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I guess this is a good "someone".  This is my cat, Jack.  There is an outsider looking in at him, but they are social distancing!

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I have created a flipgrid for us to use this year. The first topic is the 3-2-1! Have fun! https://flipgrid.com/0rtiz2020

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The newest member of our family!

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I have a lot of special people in my life! I couldn't pick! also don't tell josh I shared that picture of him.... SSHHH... he just looks too darn cute in the mornings.

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We are shaping the future of our students, we are helping them create opportunities for themselves. We are changing their future and making them realize that they can do anything. - grecia

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Our students are our future. I feel it is my job to show them that they are the future and they are all going to do great things.

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Working out while jamming out to my favorite music.

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I don't always get to workout and it's even harder with out my workout buddies, but it is my favorite way to relax.

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I love to help and watch my kiddos grow!

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The last time we were all together!

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Sparking an interest and love of learning in our littles!