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I appreciate ALL of the SDUSD PE Family for being Phenomenal Educators during a challenging year. You showed up for our students, families and one another. You continue to inspire me with your determination and perseverance. 1LOVE #THISISUS

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I appreciate ALL of the SDUSD PE Family for being Phenomenal Educators during a challenging year. You showed up for our students, families and one another. You continue to inspire me with your determination and perseverance. 1LOVE #THISISUS

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We invite you to share influential women in your life. This can be any women who has influenced you personally, and/or professionally.

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From Michelle Zapata's mother, Vickie while she was struggling with COPD. Her strength and courage still motivates me daily.

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Throughout my life, my mother has overcome cultural and societal barriers and has shown me that I can still honor my Mexican roots and change the narrative of what women can/should do. Llegaron Las Mujeres. I present to you Mariachi Feminil Orgullo Mexicano.

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Mariachi Femenil Orgullo Mexicano Collective - May 5, 2011

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The 12-piece Mariachi Femenil Orgullo Mexicano is the first all-female mariachi collaborative in San Francisco and the northern Bay Area. Founded in 2007, they have rapidly been grabbing attention and turning heads by performing at local community events and private parties.

The collaborative's representative, Lilia Chavez, says their mission is to lead by example and honor Mexican culture, mariachi tradition and women in the arts. Chavez said they must respect and carry on the gifts that the ancestors left them. Many of the members have family that play mariachi.

They come from all over the Bay Area and practice in Albany and South San Francisco, "to give the neighbors a break," said Chavez.

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My best friend since we were in the womb! Jasmine is the definition of resilience, resistance and brilliance- she has truly made the ultimate come-up, got it out the mud, and against ALL odds and challenges I could ever imagine is now a practicing Public Defender in LA- so much love

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Has influenced me to be my best self. When I tell people I'm a proud PE Teacher, I usually get you don't look like a PE teacher. Then of course I ask them what they mean, long story short...if you wear polish, grow your nails or do things to, 'be your own kind of beautiful' sometimes the haters will come out. But, when I saw Flo-Jo's fashion, poise and performance I get re-motivated to be me. Then pay it forward and help the next girl "Be her Own Kind Of Beautiful".

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florence joyner kersee griffith mary joyner sprinter evelyn ashford field sprint 100m

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Two of the best humans I've ever known. They remind me why our work as physical educators is so important to our kids.

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Continues to be my rock!

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My mom and two older sisters have always inspired me and supported me. Both of my sisters are also in education and my Mom constantly brags about the three of us. I feel like I've seen all three of these amazing women struggle through some of life's hardest moments and yet they still maintain their joy and resiliency. I know I can turn to them for anything.

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I worked along with Wendy Haney at Marina for 8 years. She was a mentor and role model, an older sister and a friend. She always had genuine passion for the PE profession and always wanted to improve her teaching practice. I loved having someone to bounce ideas off of and share what lessons worked and the one that did not. We laughed a lot and really enjoyed each others support.

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Three of the most amazing women in my life are my mother and two sisters. They always inspire me with their strength and independence. These women have always supported me and lift me up when life gets tough. They all lead by example and have taught me so much!

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She is the author of "We Want to do more than Survive". Dr.Bettina Love is someone I can closely identify with as a queer black masculine educator. She pushes the education system to re-think our approaches in the classroom with a focus of our BIPOC students.

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Mary Crenshaw was crucial in my success as a physical education teacher. She is a wonderful person and mentor!

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Professionally: Elaine Tam, a colleague at AFY who retired last year. I don’t know that I would have made it to my 6th year of teaching without her. I cannot count the number of times I walked into her classroom full of confusion and frustration only to walk out with confidence and a plan after our conversations.

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First female Ca Athletic Commissioner and first SF Athletic Commissioner. PE teacher in SFUSD Luther Burbank, Mc Ateer HS, Poly Tech HS. Fierce advocate for girl sports! First Title IX director in SFUSD.

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Danielle has helped me at FMS since I've started over 17 years ago. She has the biggest heart and the most energy than anyone I know. She is an amazing PE teacher and friend. Love you Danielle!!

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Judith Kell (SFSU Masters and Credential Program)(Former Principal and AP a various schools across San Francisco)

Dr. Kell taught me the importance of being authentic and honest with yourself and those you work with. She helped me focus in. on and sharpen the skills and qualities I already posses, but she also helped me identify my my shortcomings...and encouraged me to work on them and use them as motivation moving forward. Mom is the first, but I figured I would choose someone besides her for once.

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My sister, who is a civil rights lawyer for the NAACP. She has fought for so many people over the last 30 years. She was lucky to meet so many famous people doing her work. I have pictures of her with Rosa Parks and John Lewis.

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I am inspired by Karen H. and Gloria from days gone by. Love and Graditude

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I am inspired by Karen H. and Gloria from days gone by. Love and Graditude

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One of my professors and advisors at Chico state who was such an inspiration to me.

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My mom Gloria Ortega, always encouraging me to be happy and treat others with kindness

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My mom Gloria Ortega, always encouraging me to be happy and treat others with kindness

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My sister who motivated me to attend college as well as pursue a career in Kinesiology-Strong

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My sister who motivated me to attend college as well as pursue a career in Kinesiology-Strong

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My mother was also a teacher in her homeland and was my inspiration. She was the inspiration to the entire family.

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My mother was also a teacher in her homeland and was my inspiration. She was the inspiration to the entire family.

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Paul Ching

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The women in the SFUSD Physical Education Department.  Yep- All of Yas :)

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The women in the SFUSD Physical Education Department.  Yep- All of Yas :)

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My mother, we grew up in an abusive and violent environment but she never left and abandon my siblings and I. Her resilience, perseverance and positive attitude is inspiring.

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My mother, we grew up in an abusive and violent environment but she never left and abandon my siblings and I. Her resilience, perseverance and positive attitude is inspiring.

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One of the hardest working people I know. Even through adversity she finds her way through it.

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Coworker Julie from MDUSD. Worked to reduce class sizes and increase the amount of PE teachers in the school district

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Mom, Nonni, and my Auntie all the strong female in my family Cali and Terri T. and all  leaders/role models who were/are  in my life.... Dr. Lock, Dr. Zieff, Dr. Summerford Simu Kuo all from SFSU, Michelle Zapata, Kristen D., Carrie W., Vanessa M., Karen Hadley, Verna Castro, Coach Francesconi, Shenny D., all my Bay-Pehp peeps, Terri, Wendy, Michel, C-Pehp peeps, Debbie V.,

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Mom, Nonni, and my Auntie all the strong female in my family Cali and Terri T. and all  leaders/role models who were/are  in my life.... Dr. Lock, Dr. Zieff, Dr. Summerford Simu Kuo all from SFSU, Michelle Zapata, Kristen D., Carrie W., Vanessa M., Karen Hadley, Verna Castro, Coach Francesconi, Shenny D., all my Bay-Pehp peeps, Terri, Wendy, Michel, C-Pehp peeps, Debbie V.,

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Hard to pick woman when so many have influenced me in one way or another and have been amazing pioneers and role models for me.... just to name a few.