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�鶹��Ƶ AmeriCorps members work side–by–side in collaboration with their partner teachers��to fully support their��students in the classroom. We are proud to partner with��visionary��teachers��who��continue to inspire and lead the future leaders of tomorrow. Ms. Ceja is a former student and now teacher at Roosevelt High School, below you can read more about her.

Name: Ms. Ceja

Hometown: Boyle Heights, CA��

How many years have you been teaching?��

“I have been teaching for four years at my alma mater, Roosevelt High School. I teach English, Ethnic Studies, and Journalism to 9th and 10th-grade��students.”��

��How has �鶹��Ƶ helped you in the classroom?��

“Inside the classroom �鶹��Ƶ, AmeriCorps members have been able to balance the [student’s] energies and help provide assistance to the students. AmeriCorps members have also helped with supporting students to build their social-emotional skill development. I have appreciated having another adult in the classroom to work with students.”��

��What is your favorite thing about teaching 9th and 10th-grade��students?��

“Teaching at Roosevelt High School has been such an amazing experience since I am able to work alongside my former teachers who are now my colleagues. I enjoy that I have been able to expand on my relationships with my past teachers. I like that I also get to learn about new music through my students.“