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Ma’Lene Walker, Assistant Principal, Battle Creek Middle School
“I started teaching here in 1998. I see kids to this day, who are 25 years old and older, who I taught in sixth grade..."
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Adriana, senior, Open World Learning
“My plan is to do what my teachers have inspired me to do which is to help kids who often times don’t know what they’re doing, and need as much help as they can get.”
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Diamond, senior, Como Park HIgh School
"I’ve always been ahead when it came to college — college has been on my mind since kindergarten."
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Thakur Kharel, senior, Humboldt High School
"SPPS has provided me with the tools and an environment to help me further my learning ..."
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Trisha Pawelec, SPPS graduate and teacher at Mississippi Creative Arts School
Growing up, Trisha’s elementary school teachers helped her through personal challenges and inspired her to become a teacher.
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Hassan, a Junior at Central High School
"In Construction Systems I’m studying plumbing, woodworking, and electrical. I attended the Construct Tomorrow fair, which really helped me look at the different construction fields..."
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Jackie, senior at Washington Technology
You have to start your high school career trying, because...
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Video: Amanda Xiong, 2012 Johnson Senior High School graduate
Amanda credits what she learned in high school for her success in college.
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LaNisha Paddock, Principal at Battle Creek Middle School
I think the most important thing that I’ve been taught by students is...
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Vanessa, Seventh Grade Student at Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
"Social justice means that I get to tell the world something I really care about...
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Bodie, Student at Chelsea Heights Elementary School
Bodie wants to develop apps for Apple Inc. when he grows up.
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Laqueece Vinson, School Bus Driver
Laqueece Vinson is passionate about making sure students start their day right for success in the classroom.
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Cayden, student, Highland Park Senior High School
“I think something really important that I have learned about is supremacy in our communities."
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Jennica, student, Adams Spanish Immersion
“Ruby Bridges integrated Williams Frances Public Schools by herself. I’m impressed ..."
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Islaea, Student at Mississippi Creative Arts
“I like making my own paintings. I draw it, then I paint it and it turns out really good..."
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Megan, Student at Washington Technology Magnet
"When I got to 8th grade I went to orchestra. At first, I thought it was really hard..."
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Zoe, student at Highland Park Senior School
“I wanted a One Act because I thought if I could ever perform it, I could reach a bigger audience."
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Cindy Schreiber, Aerospace/STEM Coordinator, Farnsworth Aerospace
"I love what I learn from the students. They let you look at the world through their lens ..."
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Isabel, Student at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Isabel is learning to read, write and do math in Chinese.
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Marcus, Student at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Marcus loves learning Chinese and looks forward to landing a “special job.”
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Søren, Student at Creative Arts Secondary and GSA Member
“The GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) at Creative Arts -- it’s actually really cool...
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Malacki, Student at Galtier Community School
“My mom once told me to treat people the way you want to be treated.”
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Desiree Aviles, student teacher, Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
“Students have taught me how to be more confident in myself..."
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Lee Yang, and Kelper, Murray Middle School
“I was trying to help Kelper with his math homework, but he was having to help me! ..."
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Bobbie Johnson, Principal, Hamline Elementary and Jie Ming
“Jie Li was the first student I taught when I graduated..."
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Nicole and Elijah, Cherokee Heights Elementary family
“I hope he makes new friends, especially because he's going into first grade...”
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Karina and Kou, parents of a Johnson student
“We’d like to get our son all the opportunities that Johnson can offer...”
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Serena, Student Advisory Team member, Central High School
“I had a Spanish teacher and she said we should really be grateful for our education..."
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Ruby, Student Advisory Team member, Central High School.
"I’m lucky to go to a school that’s diverse like Saint Paul Public Schools..."
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Isabel, Student Advisory Team member and student at Highland Park Senior
“I think that everyone needs an ensemble (a trusting student group) in their life ..."
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Kong, freshman at Washington Technology Magnet School
“I like playing music because it is one of the best ways for me to express my feelings ...”
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Megan, parent of Linwood Monroe Arts Plus student, Sakara
“I know she wants to be a marine biologist. Science is her favorite subject ..."
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Ty, student,
Hazel Park Prep Academy“At Hazel Park, it’s kind of fun. Sometimes it can be hard, like all the work we’re doing ..."
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Diamond, student,
Johnson Senior High School“I’m a really caring person, and I like taking care of people ..."
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Shaun Walsh, Community Education Program Manager
"II believe that the new Student Advisory Team will help flip the script ..."
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YuFeng, senior, Johnson High School
"What I want to do with business marketing and management is to create some kind of non-profit organization that can help low income students like myself to obtain resources ...”
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Sadio, graduate, Bridge View School
In the transition program, Sadio will be working on what kind of job she would like, and work skills, so she can go out and potentially get a job.
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Skyler, senior, Harding High School
“My plans after high school are to go to Dartmouth College and get my bachelors degree ..."
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Victoria, a Senior at Washington Technology Magnet School
“I try to challenge myself. One thing I found out about myself is that I get bored really easily. Back in elementary school I was the kid who got the highest MCA score, but at the same time..."
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Tina Jones, Hiway Federal Credit Union Community Outreach Coordinator
Tina Jones, Hiway Federal Credit Union Community Outreach Coordinator, has a passion for seeing students succeed.
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Josh Leonard, Director of Belwin
Josh Leonard was recently named Non-Formal Environmental Teacher of the Year by the Minnesota Association for Environmental Education.
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Jason Kuhlman, Assistant Principal at Saint Paul Music Academy
My favorite thing is greeting teachers in the morning...
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Video: Janeka, Student at Creative Arts Secondary School
Janeka, a senior at Creative Arts Secondary School, is an aspiring entrepreneur and artist.
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Jinci, Senior at Washington Technology Magnet
My family and I came here in 2008 when I was 10. I didn’t speak any English...
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I Am SPPS: Lauvuataw (Luther), Senior at Johnson Senior High School
"My first plan is to finish college. I’m going to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities ..."
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Jamarques Robinson, Senior at Central High School
Central High School senior Jamarques Robinson was accepted to every college he applied for.
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Staretta Taylor Cooper, Pre-K teacher, Obama Elementary
“Home visits give me a stronger connection to my scholars, parents and caregivers."
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Melissa Ehlers, teacher, Mississippi Creative Arts
“When kids come back to me, I knew I did something important in their lives.”
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Taylor, Student at Central Senior High School
"I decided to do something about the lack of roles for Asian Americans in the media..."
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Christian, Student at Mississippi Creative Arts
"I like mostly fairy tales. The story I’m writing now is called ‘Joy and the Water King...’"
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Hillary, student at Mississippi Creative Arts
“I want to be a doctor, a nurse, or help homeless people."
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Susan Thompson, special education teacher, Como Park Senior High
“Teaching kids with special needs is so thrilling. There are new things every day..."
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Alex, Student at Washington Technology Magnet
“I joined the Navy ROTC program in the 9th grade and I love it a lot...
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Imani, Student, Washington Technology Magnet
Imani took a chance on an Advanced Placement class at Washington Technology Magnet ...
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Frannie, Student at Galtier Community School
“Sometimes in my hockey class we get to skate really fast without sticks...
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Jennifer Hanson, Student Teacher at Galtier Community School
“We do a studio [classroom] model with kindergarten and first grade all together...
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Joan (Devyn), Student at Creative Arts Secondary School
“Just because you’re not part of the LGBTQ community, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t...
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Misha, Student Advisory Team, Highland Park High School
“Student Advisory Team is my opportunity to pay back Saint Paul Public Schools ..."
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Malik, student at The Heights Community School
“On the first day of school we just practiced everything..."
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Dr. Carlondrea Hines, Principal, Creative Arts Secondary
“My biggest challenge this year would be pacing how fast we go..."
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Kejuon, student, Johnson Senior High School
"I’m going to play football in college and I’m looking forward to an excellent season..."
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Skyler, Student Advisory Team member, Harding High School.
“It’s really important for youth to get involved and make a difference..."
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Kathrine Walter, teacher at Battle Creek Middle School
“The students in Ferguson were very similar to our own students in Saint Paul ..."
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Jennifer, mother of Linwood Monroe Arts Plus student, Lucas
“He’s a very unique little guy which is why we chose this school because it’s art-based ..."
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Jawahir, parent of Cherokee Heights student, Yasmine
“We’ve been going over reading skills and math three to four days a week at the library ..."
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Astrid, Student Advisory Team member and student at Central High School
"I grew into myself throughout that time reading 'Sense and Sensability' ..."
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Mark Dayton
Minnesota Governor“This wonderful teacher saw that I was struggling and she took me under her wing ...”
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Emily, student,
Johnson Senior High School"I remember doing freshmen orientation and meeting all the Link Crew members ..."
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Delon, senior, Highland Park High School
“I will be studying music. A big part of that is because of my band instructor, Joel Matuzak. He really pushed me to be better and encouraged me to pursue music."
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Kathy, AGAPE High School
"I want to be able to show my son all that I did while I was raising him -- so he knows he can do anything."
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Mon, Senior at Central High School
Mon, a student at Central Senior High School, will be graduating in two weeks and attending the University of Minnesota this fall.
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Ashley Jagunich, teacher at Riverview West SIde School of Excellence
Ashley Jagunich believes that a child's confidence is an important part of their academic success.
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Brandon, Junior at Central High School
“I’ve loved construction ever since I was little. I started with Legos and ended up with hammer and nails..."
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Video: Elijah, student at Humboldt High School
Elijah is an advocate for College in the Schools (CIS)...
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Video: Lisa Houdek, Science Teacher at Central Senior High
Lisa Houdek won the Presidential Award for...
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Video: Milayka, Student at Creative Arts High School
Milayka credits the Lakota language program for inspiring her...
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Hordofa Burka, Senior at Como Park Senior High School
Graduating Como Senior High School student Hordofa Burka came to America from Ethiopia...
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India, Seventh Grade Student at Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
"I express myself in a lot of ways, but a lot of my expression comes through my art...
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I Am SPPS: Dr. Betsy Garcia, Nurse at Capitol Hill
Betsy Garcia says advocating for, and collaborating with students, helps them achieve.
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Solomon Parham, cultural specialist, Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
“My work as a cultural specialist at Linwood Monroe allows me to connect with students ..."
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Lesly, student, Highland Park Senior High School
“I chose Highland because of its IB program. I’ve always wanted to challenge myself ..."
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Erin, Student at Highland Park Senior
“My dad is the cross country, running and skiing coach so in many ways he is how I became involved in sports..."
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SPPS Chef Jeff Ansorge, Nutrition Services
“We can learn from the people we serve. It’s important to find a balance..."
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Barb Herman, school nurse, Mississippi Creative Arts
“I feel like I’ve worked many facets of nursing in SPPS and I’ve loved every one of them."
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Lynda Yang-Gungsing, Pre-K teacher, Benjamin E. Mays IB World School
"Seeing someone who looks like me, I think, played more of a role in my life than I realized."
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Angelie, student Washington Technology Magnet
“I like cell biology because it challenges me. I’m interested in science ...”
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Tiger, Mascot, Barack and Michelle Obama Elementary
"I wish I could go to school every day. I am super-excited about school."
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Rachel, Student at Creative Arts Secondary School
“At this school, people know things like lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender...
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Kafia, Student at Galtier Community School
“I have a younger sister and I like to help her brush her teeth and put her cereal on the plate.”
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Ty Thompson, Principal, Battle Creek Middle School
“Hard work and perseverance will help you achieve your goals...”
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Qui'Voughn, student, Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
“I had American Studies in fourth grade, and I had a harder time with that..."
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Todd Goggleye, Principal, American Indian Magnet School
“I became a principal because of my love for students..."
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Rachel and Sebastian, The Heights Community School family
“I want him to have every single opportunity to do what he wants to do..."
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Taneisha Smith, behavior support at Battle Creek Middle School
“I wanted to go to Ferguson once the opportunity presented itself..."
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Misti Germundson, teacher, GSA advisor, Hazel Park
“When I grew up, I did not have a GSA (Gender, Sexuality, and Alliance) group..."
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Melissa Hart, teacher at Battle Creek Middle School
“I really went to Ferguson to learn because I had followed what was happening there..."
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Xe, Student Advisory Team member, Highland Park Senior
“At my school, there’s a program called Dreamline. Everyday they post a question...”
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Marcelus, Student Advisory Team member, Harding Senior High
"I work at the science museum and our mission is to empower youth to change the world..."
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Jonathan, student
Hazel Park Prep Academy“My favorite subject is math. You’re going to need it somewhere in life so I really like math ...”
