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I reward myself with reflection and awareness that I did a great job. Especially this year in helping two struggling students in reading to become readers. Seeing their smiles makes the difference. I can't explain the feeling. It's amazing!

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I feel as though challenges provides me time with reflection and awareness of how I can make things better. I personally don't see challenges as negatives. I view them as learning points as to what I need to do to make the process better. In the past, I use to blame outside factors. Today, grow from them!

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CHANGE- I am not great with change and as you know my counter part is retiring. I will learn from this challenge and can't wait to see what the future holds. -Muety

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CHANGE- I am not great with change and as you know my counter part is retiring. I will learn from this challenge and can't wait to see what the future holds. -Muety

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Stop taking on so much, and be present in the moment. Clinton

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After having one of my top students who currently attends Harvard come back to visit me and speak during career day yesterday, I learned that life is about taking chances and risks.  You never know where you'll end up but you have to start somewhere! 

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After having one of my top students who currently attends Harvard come back to visit me and speak during career day yesterday, I learned that life is about taking chances and risks.  You never know where you'll end up but you have to start somewhere! 

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Dinners out!
Cancio

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i reward myself by reflecting on my accomplishments and sharing with others.
oh and self care

casiano

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To stop stressing out so much and taking time for myself.
Cancio

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I like to celebrate with my family and relax Carmelo Licata 

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I like to celebrate with my family and relax Carmelo Licata 

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I'm going to try to keep myself more organized and hold myself more accountable for goals around getting tasks completed when I want them completed---Bregman

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I'm going to try to keep myself more organized and hold myself more accountable for goals around getting tasks completed when I want them completed---Bregman

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Making the choice to teach self-contained. It's been quite challenging but the small successes have made it a worthwhile experience.

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Self care, traveling to a new destination and spending time with my family. -Kontos. 

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Self care, traveling to a new destination and spending time with my family. -Kontos. 

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I would like to be more focused on what is happening in the now rather than the future Carmelo licata 

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I would like to be more focused on what is happening in the now rather than the future Carmelo licata 

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Take some more personal time for myself. -Ms. Zimulis

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Take some more personal time for myself. -Ms. Zimulis

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To be more present in the moment. - Kontos

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To be more present in the moment. - Kontos

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When I reach my goal, I reward myself with positive thoughts of the journey of my achievement along with celebrating my accomplishment and feeling proud with family and friends ~ D Billington

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When I reach my goal, I reward myself with positive thoughts of the journey of my achievement along with celebrating my accomplishment and feeling proud with family and friends ~ D Billington

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I want to be calm again. C.Castillo

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To take more time out for myself.

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I want to make sure I "Stop to smell the Roses"!

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It’s crazy how much my morning routine has changed since I had my son. It revolves around him. Everything I do now does and I love it. I prepare from the night before so that my mornings aren’t so hectic. On my way to work I’ll either listen to music, the Elvis Duran show or nursery rhymes, depending on the mood. Then I drop off my son at daycare and head to the school building to start my work day. -Kontos

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It’s crazy how much my morning routine has changed since I had my son. It revolves around him. Everything I do now does and I love it. I prepare from the night before so that my mornings aren’t so hectic. On my way to work I’ll either listen to music, the Elvis Duran show or nursery rhymes, depending on the mood. Then I drop off my son at daycare and head to the school building to start my work day. -Kontos

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Once a month I enjoy dinner with some teachers.

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Try not to stress so much and to learn to take better care of myself mentally and physically.  Live the best life I can!!  Stephanie Levy

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Try not to stress so much and to learn to take better care of myself mentally and physically.  Live the best life I can!!  Stephanie Levy

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A personal change I would like to see for the future is for everyone to be tolerant of others and their differences~ to provide the mindset of positivity in those that are not positive and see the happiness and beauty  of each day~ DBillington

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A personal change I would like to see for the future is for everyone to be tolerant of others and their differences~ to provide the mindset of positivity in those that are not positive and see the happiness and beauty  of each day~ DBillington

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Awake to my musical sounds, shower and get ready for another beautiful day~ DBillington

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Awake to my musical sounds, shower and get ready for another beautiful day~ DBillington

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It depends and could range from treating myself to something I really want to praising myself. Most important I acknowledge myself.

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I think about each challenge and how I over came it. I think about the pattern of things I did to overcome each challenge and I remember to use those particular skills for any future challenges.

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Other people distract me from reaching my maximum potential in all aspects of life.

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The most courageous thing I’ve ever done was making the decision to educate myself. It has really opened up opportunities that can not be measured.

McLaurin

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All credit goes to the most high!! Giving thanks for every blessing!!

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All credit goes to the most high!! Giving thanks for every blessing!!

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By giving thanks to the most high because he is the one who sustain me!! All credit goes to the most high!! Mr. B 

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By giving thanks to the most high because he is the one who sustain me!! All credit goes to the most high!! Mr. B 

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Live life one day at a time with the blessings of the most high!! Mr. B

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Live life one day at a time with the blessings of the most high!! Mr. B

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My morning routine-After my alarm goes off, I get woken up by my doggie with licks to the face. I drink my coffee and get ready for work. I grab my lunch and go on my way to the train station. While I am on the train, I go over my lessons for the day and put on my make-up.         -Ms. Zimulis

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My morning routine-After my alarm goes off, I get woken up by my doggie with licks to the face. I drink my coffee and get ready for work. I grab my lunch and go on my way to the train station. While I am on the train, I go over my lessons for the day and put on my make-up.         -Ms. Zimulis

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That all people are treated equal!! Mr. B 

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That all people are treated equal!! Mr. B 

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Wake up, take my meds, listen to a motivational Bible text and pray to God to help me mold these young lives to meet their full potential....Then hope that I find parking...Lol

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Wake up, take my meds, listen to a motivational Bible text and pray to God to help me mold these young lives to meet their full potential....Then hope that I find parking...Lol

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The most courageous decision I have made was becoming an educator!!

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The most courageous decision I have made was becoming an educator!!

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Thankful for another day.  Get ready and then get my kiddies ready for school before i head out the door. I make sure that everyone knows that each day is a new day and a clean slate

Casiano

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My morning routine: I get up always thankful for the new day.  I stay in bed for another 5 minutes where I visualize my day exactly how I want it to go.  I include everything that I want from work and home.
C. Castillo

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Wake up shower and get dressed for work only 10 minutes away Carmelo Licata 

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Wake up shower and get dressed for work only 10 minutes away Carmelo Licata 

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I reward myself by saying "Yes I did this!"

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Pray and Pray again for patience through out the day. Shower, then drive to work. Then purchase my DD tea for the day! Then pray again to find a parking space close to the school.
K. Clinton

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Some people already know that ironing is my morning meditation.🧘🏻‍♀️ ~Vasquez

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Some people already know that ironing is my morning meditation.🧘🏻‍♀️ ~Vasquez

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I reward myself by setting new goals. Remembering to be thankful. I.Ramnauth

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My alarm goes off at 5am, I snooze it 3 times and then start my day. I get ready for my day, drink my coffee, pack my bag, start my car, check waze to see how long my ride will be.  My daily morning phone call to Nicole, as we discuss the grueling ride to work, usually over an  hour ride. Glad I made it in safe and then look forward to my day with my wonderful coworker Allison!!  S. Levy

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My alarm goes off at 5am, I snooze it 3 times and then start my day. I get ready for my day, drink my coffee, pack my bag, start my car, check waze to see how long my ride will be.  My daily morning phone call to Nicole, as we discuss the grueling ride to work, usually over an  hour ride. Glad I made it in safe and then look forward to my day with my wonderful coworker Allison!!  S. Levy

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I think lacking self-confidence distracts me from reaching my full-potential. A fear of the unknown could also be uncomfortable. -Foley

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Some personal changes: breathe, it could be worse. Count my blessings daily. I.Ramnauth

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I would love most of the students in are community reach a goal be successful in society 

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I would love most of the students in are community reach a goal be successful in society 

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My morning routine is to snooze a couple of times, get ready, coffee is a must, and a phone call on the way to work is key.
Cancio

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Morning routine- Get 3 kids ready for the day- lunch to hair ties, then drink my coffee in the car while listening to a book, I am on my 20th book this year! Keeps me calm while driving past JFK. -Muety

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Morning routine- Get 3 kids ready for the day- lunch to hair ties, then drink my coffee in the car while listening to a book, I am on my 20th book this year! Keeps me calm while driving past JFK. -Muety

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Pray, shower, prepare breakfast+pack lunches for everyone, go to work. I.Ramnauth

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Laundry, shower, coffee, drive to work. DiRosa

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Laundry, shower, coffee, drive to work. DiRosa

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Netflix and true crime documentaries definitely distracts me from reaching my full potential.  Bregman

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Netflix and true crime documentaries definitely distracts me from reaching my full potential.  Bregman

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When I reach a goal/achievement, I like to celebrate with those close to me.
-Stella

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I learn from challenges to find new strengths and/or weaknesses I may have. I either build on those strengths or learn from those weaknesses to turn them into strengths.
-Stella

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Wake up (That's Blessed) , Do therapy, Physically and Mentally). Wash up, get dressed, pass by my church(Say a prayer for All). Treat myself to a coffee (AT McDonalds').
Then a drive through Forest Park to meet Mr. Licata, go to work ,(Thank God for the store next to school where I park!)
Sometimes another cup of coffee(Thank you Ms. Castillo).
Greet all the Beautiful People (Starting with our lovely Safety Agents and Debbie) Amen

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My morning routine is pretty simple:
Wake up and take a shower. After getting dressed I have a cup of coffee before taking the dog for a walk. Get the dog settled, make another cup of coffee then head out to catch my train for work. While on the train I listen to some various types of music.
-Stella

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One significant risk I took was to go back to school to go from working in the most restrictive environment to the least restrictive environment.   - Kontos

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One significant risk I took was to go back to school to go from working in the most restrictive environment to the least restrictive environment.   - Kontos

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My morning routine begins with drinking a cup of coffee with my hubby. It's followed up with getting ready for the day. As most of you know, I love to dress up for work.

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understand people and embrace their personality - some people make it difficult for you to love them

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I thank god when I reach my goals.  -Plasencia

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I thank god when I reach my goals.  -Plasencia

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The most significant risk I took was supporting my only child's decision to relocate over a thousand miles away. It has taught me that you can survive empty nest syndrome.       ~E. Vasquez

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The most significant risk I took was supporting my only child's decision to relocate over a thousand miles away. It has taught me that you can survive empty nest syndrome.       ~E. Vasquez

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Some personal change I want to see in the future is having my own classroom - Plasencia

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Some personal change I want to see in the future is having my own classroom - Plasencia

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My morning routine is to wake up on my third alarm, I give my son a morning kiss and then dressed, eat and rush so I can find parking. But one thing I always make sure is to have a big smile everyday for the kids, no matter how they come in seeing me smile make them smile.  -Plasencia

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My morning routine is to wake up on my third alarm, I give my son a morning kiss and then dressed, eat and rush so I can find parking. But one thing I always make sure is to have a big smile everyday for the kids, no matter how they come in seeing me smile make them smile.  -Plasencia

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getting up, getting bags packed for kids, preparing lunch, coffee, then out the door to beat traffic. 

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getting up, getting bags packed for kids, preparing lunch, coffee, then out the door to beat traffic. 

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Courageous - to switch from a degree in Computer Science handling systems operation to teaching - no regrets though!

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The most courageous thing I have done was going back to school and finishing straight thru with no breaks.

Angie

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The most courageous decision I have made is finishing bachelor for my son and now I am ready to go back for my master. - Plasencia

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The most courageous decision I have made is finishing bachelor for my son and now I am ready to go back for my master. - Plasencia

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The most courageous decision I ever made was moving and enrolling my son in a a new school after being there for almost 8 years. This decision was made based on the severe bullying that he was going through. This decision was life changing for my son. He is now finishing his junior year in high school. He is a straight A honor student.  He continues to challenge himself and went from being in a special education setting to taking AP & IB classes with a 3.95 grade point average. The positive and supportive environment has made all the difference! --Ms. Zimulis

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The most courageous decision I ever made was moving and enrolling my son in a a new school after being there for almost 8 years. This decision was made based on the severe bullying that he was going through. This decision was life changing for my son. He is now finishing his junior year in high school. He is a straight A honor student.  He continues to challenge himself and went from being in a special education setting to taking AP & IB classes with a 3.95 grade point average. The positive and supportive environment has made all the difference! --Ms. Zimulis

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I reward myself with taking a trip somewhere or buying something that my family and I can enjoy.

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I need to remember to let things go. If I cannot control the situation or outcome, I can at least control how I react to it. Too much stress

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Be more flexible and worry less!

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Make a checklist in my mind and make sure I didn't forget anything including feeding  my dog. Once I am out the day begins.

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The thing that distracts me from reaching my full potential is my anxiety thinking I will fail at whatever it is.

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Give thanks for another beautiful day!!  Mr. Bramble

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Give thanks for another beautiful day!!  Mr. Bramble

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Deciding to have my daughter moved and turned in by belly to help with delivery. So many risks and very scary but I did it. 

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Deciding to have my daughter moved and turned in by belly to help with delivery. So many risks and very scary but I did it. 

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i reward myself by treating my self to a spa and just enjoying the moment

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i reward myself by treating my self to a spa and just enjoying the moment

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To have  bless day full of grace and truth.     Mr. Bramble

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To have  bless day full of grace and truth.     Mr. Bramble

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I think, reflect and become more confident. 

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I think, reflect and become more confident. 

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I aways thanks God for everything. Noemi 

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I aways thanks God for everything. Noemi 

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The most courageous decision I made was joining the Teaching Fellows after going to college for a different major only a few months prior. 

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The most courageous decision I made was joining the Teaching Fellows after going to college for a different major only a few months prior. 

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When I reach a goal, I thank god for allowing me to do what I needed to accomplish. Then I treat myself or do something that I like to do. -Smakal

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When I reach a goal, I thank god for allowing me to do what I needed to accomplish. Then I treat myself or do something that I like to do. -Smakal

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The most courageous thing  I ever did was to have children.  I had a hard time and it took many years.  It was definitely worth it!  Now I have two amazing children.

Nicole Pascale

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I want everyone to be happy and enjoy life together Noemi Holmes Jimenez 

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I want everyone to be happy and enjoy life together Noemi Holmes Jimenez 

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The most courageous thing I have ever done was go through 3 rounds of IVF, 5 years ago. It was one of the toughest and most grueling things to go through physically, mentally, and emotionally. It all paid off and I have a beautiful 4 year old now.

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One of the most courageous thing I've done is get married.  Lol.  It was great decision so far.

Bernardin

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Some personal changes I would want to see in my future is, to be more open and not bottle things up.  Also, to put myself first sometimes bc I always put others first, however, forget about my own needs. With everything going on with Diesel this has made me realize this is a HUGE change I need to make  -Smakal 

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Some personal changes I would want to see in my future is, to be more open and not bottle things up.  Also, to put myself first sometimes bc I always put others first, however, forget about my own needs. With everything going on with Diesel this has made me realize this is a HUGE change I need to make  -Smakal 

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The most courageous decision I made was becoming a teacher. Cancio

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The most courageous decision I made was becoming a teacher. Cancio

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Woke up early and pray to my God for guided Noemi Holmes Jimenez 

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Woke up early and pray to my God for guided Noemi Holmes Jimenez 

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The most courageous thing I have done was to have children. Quite the journey

Casiano

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The courageous decision I made was leaving my home (Florida) to make a new life with my husband in New York. Not easy but 20 years later, I'm still here.

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I would like to be more present instead of worrying so much about the future.

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The most significant risk that I took that had a positive outcome was using my resources to get a bus for my 5th graders by tapping into my fraternity brothers and renting a bus from a preacher in Newark.

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The most significant risk that I took that had a positive outcome was using my resources to get a bus for my 5th graders by tapping into my fraternity brothers and renting a bus from a preacher in Newark.

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Start a new job I was working at a clinic  Noemi Holmes Jimenez 

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Start a new job I was working at a clinic  Noemi Holmes Jimenez 