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citizen kerry
Someday i'm going to understand America. Until then, I have this blog.
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jackie tells me about immigrating from nicaragua to america, learning to speak english by watching sesame street, and more
Jackie, 34, was born in Managua, Nicaragua, the fifth of six children. Her family came to the United States in 1982 when there was a revolution in Nicaragua.
Today she lives in Miami, and teaches high school English at a charter school for low-income families. Jackie was kind enough to tell me about immigrating to the US, as well as her life in Miami, and I hope you enjoy her interview as much as I did!
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melissa tells me what it’s like to teach in chicago
This is a series in which you help me learn about America.
Melissa (daughter of Charles!) was born and raised in Iowa. She currently teaches in Chicago, in a high school that has been deemed a “drop-out factory,” where 100% of her students qualify for free or reduced lunch. I’ve always thought about becoming a teacher, and was curious to learn the realities of her job. I hope you enjoy her interview as much as I did! And if you’re considering this profession, you should definitely check it out!
