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Becoming the Teacher I Needed and Never Had
Abstract
As a Latina first-generation immigrant, the author reflects on her life trajectory that has lead her from the early childhood classroom to the university higher education. Reflecting on the journey has made her aware of some central themes that support her in moving forward in her trajectory, which includes 1) being proud of who you are even when you are not acknowledged or recognized by institutional spaces or individuals; 2) knowing and following what you are passionate about, which for her was the literacy instruction for early childhood Spanish bilingual students; 3) how to overcome obstacles, as well as lack of support and network at an institution; 4) dreaming big and how to take steps to make it a reality. She wants Latinx students' experiences to be valued and centered in classrooms across the United States, not just for her children, but for all the Latinx children both born in the United States and those that immigrated to the United States. This is what has been her main focus throughout her trajectory.
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