Lise Duraes
I love learning and sharing the depth of life. I love sharing with my students to care about themselves and to be critical thinkers.
I love learning and sharing the depth of life. I love sharing with my students to care about themselves and to be critical thinkers.
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Learn MoreAt first just to be with my own children, but as time went by I realized that it has been a calling to have an authentic relationship with them in hopes they see their future possibilities.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceEvery day is memorable, challenging, and moving; however saying that what I cherish most is when my students remember me after they have graduated. They purposely just say, “Hi, Mrs. Duraes! Do you remember me!”
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use half of it to pay off my bills at the other half on my students learning.
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