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Dance!

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being a friend

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Able to write in multiple languages/scripts!

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History, film, popular culture,

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Playing the piano

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Spanish

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Art

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local events

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Geography, WWII facts

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It's easy for me to identify students' academic and emotional state

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My name means "defender of mankind" so helping people stirs me to action.

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Small, complex tasks like untying shoelaces...

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I can cook and bake better than you... probably.

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planning and organizing

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Literature! Portuguese! Translation!

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cooking!

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Saxophone, gardening, grilling, photography,

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keeping my plants alive

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Literature, poetry, film

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Organizing/tidying spaces

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We could play soccer

and take really cool pictures

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Listening and validating/helping with emotional deregulation!

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deep feelings and empathy and caring for others

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lots of classroom experience

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Very empathetic; in tune with everyone's emotions and feelings

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Thrifting, repurposing clothes

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I'm really interested in the intersection of popular culture and American politics.

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Traveling, being a brother, being a good partner, Black American history

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Creative Writing/Poetry

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Social justice!

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Family

Friends

Anything music (listening, playing, composing)

Language (Spanish)

Mathematics

Translation/Interpretation

Sports (soccer)

Outdoors (hiking, biking, etc)

Teaching

Helping others

The world/love

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Joseph is incredibly honest

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Black feminism!

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Empathizing with people

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Playing soccer

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Pedro is a photographer

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I always try to make people feel included in a conversation, especially in larger groups!

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making food

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Lexi is very empathetic; she's always checking on others and ensuring they are okay or have whatever they need!

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Alejandra is a great listener and storyteller!

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I am a avid listener

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I'm also very passionate about writing/creative writing, any storytelling medium and forms of expression in general, films, books, art, etc.

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Danny's ability to make people laugh!

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anthony's gift: ability to always see his students' mindsets and empathize

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Ben is a writer!

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Ben's compassion & care

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Lexie's Gift: Being such a good listener and empath. Always willing to lend a hand and give advice!

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(Jokes aside) Danny is very organized and willing to help others when needed!

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Ben makes comics and stories for kids!

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Lucas is the reincarnation of Messi

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lucas' gift: always having a positive outlook and bringing joy

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Kathleen can DRAW!!

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Playing the piano

Playing the clarinet

Playing the drums

Writing

Composing music

Playing soccer

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Danny has a vast wealth of knowledge

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Pedro is the reincarnation of Ronaldo

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Susana is a natural advocate

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Danny is always aware of what he is saying and how it is coming across. Playful but empathetic! I feel very comfortable talking to him.

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Anthony's Gift: It's so clear to me that Anthony loves working with his kids and seeing them grow into good scholars and better people. Talking to him about school instills me with a lot of hope about other men in my field, and other PEOPLE in my field!

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Anthony's passion for change and innovation!

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Juju has a deep love for her students

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kathleen's gift: so helpful with teaching advice and knowledge about what to do in the classroom

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Math, spanish, music, soccer, films, somewhat books depending on author

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Kathleen really believes in all of her students' ability to succeed <3

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Alejandra's world view is progressive and much needed

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Anthony is very supportive

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Lucas love for music

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Juju is a fierce protector and advocate! Will call injustice what it is, always!

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Alejandra has a ton of advice on engaging students that are tough to get through to

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danny's gift: sharing delicious baked goods and food

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Kathleen clearly gives everything she has to her kids every day. Someone with less passion for teaching would leave a lot on the table. She eats and leaves no crumbs... i'm so sorry

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helping

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danny's gift: always checking in on others, asking how they are, providing advice and comedic relief

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Ben is very thoughtful and always asks thought-provoking questions that bring discussions to new levels

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I love forming connections but I always wish I was better able to create connections, I feel like it's an impossible thing to force and I'm always curious and want to know about others, but sometimes I get self-conscious, and sometimes that doesn't allow me to connect as well as I might hope to.

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Caroline is good at being rational and think through facts! Calm Caroline if you will.

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iana is so empathetic towards her students and shares so much love!

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Queerness and pop culture intersection!

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kathleen is so creative and awesome at art and i bet her anchor charts slay

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Caroline brings a pragmatic approach to complex human issues

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Alejandra is a great leader, always leads by example while being extremely kind

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Iana goes hard for her students and does not like them to be put in unfavorable situations

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alejandra is awesome at listening and giving advice from her perspective, especially offering different perspectives. fierce protector of those in her life and not afraid to stand up for what she thinks is right

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Susana is so funny, i love and miss her

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Pedro knows a ton about language, film, is great at soccer and has great cultural knowledge as well, while being really genuine and easy to connect to

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Juju is very passionate about her students and has a lot of love to give! I also love that she doesn't shy away from conversations and is ready to call people out!

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Alejandra brings an amazing perspective to our cohort! I love learning from her

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pedro is awesome at differentiating his lessons for his students and making them relevant to their lives and experiences!

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Ben is super creative and has knowledge in a wealth of areas, whether it be creating a game in an app or making graophic novels, he's always creating, which is incredibly inspirational and inspires me to hone into my creativity

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Danny never fails to make us laugh! He is also a very good teacher and cares about his kids

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Lucas explains things so well and makes you feel capable of doing your best!

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Alejandra gives passion to her job and is always willing to help others! She is very empathetic and checks-in

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Caroline has so much knowledge and life experience. I love learning from her!

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Caroline's love for sitcoms and comedy!

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juju is not afraid to share her thoughts, beliefs, and stand up for what she believes in, always challenging the norms

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max is always lifting others up