2022 Summit and Conference Schedule

See session titles for each day below:

 

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022 — ERJ SUMMIT

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Keynote address: Building Racially Just Educational Spaces through Critical and Praxis-Based Learning Experiences

Dr. Terrance L. Green, Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, L. D. Haskew Centennial Professorship in Public School Administration, University of Texas at Austin

In this interactive keynote session, Dr. Green will take participants through a praxis-based process to confront issues of racial injustice in their educational spaces. The first portion of the session will be spent fostering a collective understanding and the remaining time will be focused on a process that participants can use in their work.  

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Tools for Working Toward Equity and Anti-Racist Praxis in STEM Teacher Education

Jennifer Dechaine, Chair, Department of Math and Science Education, Central Washington University

Darin Knapp, Associate Director, CWU Teach STEM, Central Washington University

Jose Rios, Associate Professor, University of Washington Tacoma 

Walk a Minute in Their Shoes: Using Story to Gain the Perspective of Diverse Learners 

Curtis Turner, Master Teacher, UCCS Teach, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Alissa Whitesell, Student, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Jordyn Kinsey, Student, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Self-Awareness, Student Empowerment, and Community Partnerships: Designing an Equity-Focused New Teacher Induction Program

Lisa Sparks-Hardeman, New Teacher Support Specialist, San Antonio ISD

Lisa Tellez, New Teacher Support Specialist, San Antonio ISD

Clarissa Dovalina, New Teacher Support Specialist, San Antonio ISD

Nisan Kartaltepe, New Teacher Support Specialist, San Antonio ISD

Esmeralda Elizondo, New Teacher Support Specialist, San Antonio ISD

Anastasia Rodriguez Perez, New Teacher Support Specialist, San Antonio ISD

A Culturally Responsive Guide to Building a Classroom Community from Day One

Ralph Saint-Louis, Biology Teacher, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Are We There Yet? Reaching Sociopolitical Consciousness in STEM Teaching

Leah McAlister-Shields, Lecturer/Faculty Advisor, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston | @DrLeahMShields

Mariam Manuel, Instructional Assistant Professor, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston | @ScienceManuel

Themes and Iterative Changes from Instruction to Improve Preservice Teacher Learning About Equity and Diversity in the Knowing and Learning Course: A Longitudinal Study

Brian Fortney, Master Teacher/Lecturer, Teach North Texas, University of North Texas

Nirmala Naresh, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of North Texas

Professional Development for Change: Equity and Racial Justice

La Keisha Leonard, Master Teacher, Teach North Texas, University of North Texas

Pam Kirkland, Master Teacher, UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas | @UTeachDallas

Katie Donaldson, Master Teacher/Associate Director, UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas

Elizabeth Goldberg, Associate Professor of Practice and Science Master Teacher, UTRGV UTeach, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | @UTRGVUTeach

Mary Gregory, Master Teacher, MonarchTeach, Old Dominion University

Yolanda Kirkpatrick, Master Teacher, VolsTeach, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Anisha Campbell, Associate Director, Terrapin Teachers, University of Maryland

Mandi Collins, Master Teacher, NevadaTeach, University of Nevada, Reno

2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m

Windows and Mirrors: Sharing Reflections to Gain Insights on Diversity

Fonya Scott, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Middle Tennessee State University

Jennifer Seat, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Middle Tennessee State University

Why Should I Stay? Addressing Social Justice to Deter the Exodus of Teachers of Color

Jill Ardley, Associate Professor, Norfolk State University

Angela Goodloe, Assistant Professor, Norfolk State University

The Village Needs You: What Can Non-Black Teachers Learn From Black Teachers on How to Best Work With Black Students?

Milen Matthews, Graduate Student, University of Maryland

Francesca Henderson, Graduate Student, University of Maryland

Conversational Communities to Drive Change

Laura Robinette Minor, Science Instructor, University of Texas at Austin

Adrian Carrales, Science Instructor, University of Texas at Austin

Mathematics Support: What and Who Is Missing?

Lauren Siegel, Director, MathHappens Foundation | @MathHappensOrg

Integrating UDL and Differentiated Instruction in Classroom Interactions to Facilitate Examinations of Equitable Pedagogy

Michael Ralph, Lead Researcher, Gould Evans | @MichaelCRalph

Laurie Cleavinger, Co-Director, STEMTeach, University of Kansas

Professional Development for Change: Equity and Racial Justice

La Keisha Leonard, Master Teacher, Teach North Texas, University of North Texas

Pam Kirkland, Master Teacher, UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas | @UTeachDallas

Katie Donaldson, Master Teacher/Associate Director, UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas

Elizabeth Goldberg, Associate Professor of Practice and Science Master Teacher, UTRGV UTeach, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | @UTRGVUTeach

Mary Gregory, Master Teacher, MonarchTeach, Old Dominion University

Yolanda Kirkpatrick, Master Teacher, VolsTeach, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Anisha Campbell, Associate Director, Terrapin Teachers, University of Maryland

Mandi Collins, Master Teacher, NevadaTeach, University of Nevada, Reno

USEA’S Equity and Racial Justice (ERJ) Survey and Community Voices 

Mary Urquhart, Director of UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas | @UTeachDallas, @UTDSME

Sumudu Lewis, Director of UTeach, University of Massachusetts Lowell | @UMassLowell

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Reimagining Data Literacy in STEM: Building Teacher Capacity for Equity-Centered Pedagogy

Allison Firestone, Doctoral Candidate, University of California – Berkeley

Sara Baring, CalTeach Alumnus, University of California – Berkeley

Gabriela Bravo Lopez, CalTeach Alumnus, University of California – Berkeley

Elisa Stone, CalTeach Program Director, University of California – Berkeley
 

Extending the Equity Project: Reflections on the Impact of a Course-Long Project Focused on Equity in STEM Classrooms

Darin Knapp, Associate Director, CWU Teach, Central Washington University

Jennifer Smith, Assistant Professor, University of Texas, Austin

Defining and Developing Equity in our Future or Current STEM Classroom

Brian Fortney, Master Teacher/Lecturer, Teach North Texas, University of North Texas

Nirmala Naresh, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of North Texas

Janel Madeley, Master Teacher/Lecturer, Teach North Texas, Teach North Texas, University of North Texas

Embracing Equity: How the STEM Teacher Online Induction Course Helps UTeach Inductees Reimagine Their Classes Through an Equity Lens

Melicia Michelin, Science Teacher, Florida International University

Lacey Simpson, High School Science Teacher, Florida International University

Crystal Ann Coronel, High School Algebra Teacher, Florida International University

Elizabeth Goldberg, Associate Professor of Practice and Science Master Teacher, UTRGV UTeach, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | @UTRGVUTeach

Anisha Campbell, Associate Director, Terrapin Teachers, University of Maryland

Leveraging Students’ Funds of Knowledge for an Inclusive STEM Classroom

Sumudu Lewis, Director of UTeach, University of Massachusetts Lowell | @UMassLowell

Grace Hansen, Student, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Jessica Coppinger, Student, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Javier Palma, Student, University of Massachusetts Lowell  

Alina Em, Student, University of Massachusetts Lowell  

Angelo Pcoli, Student, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Rethinking Implicit Bias Through a Non-dualist Lens

David Kirshner, Professor, GeauxTeach, Louisiana State University

David Eller, Graduate Student, Louisiana State University

Chelsea Graves, Master Teacher, Louisiana State University

Reclaiming My Time:  Implementing Inclusive Discipline Strategies to Ensure Equitable Access to Instruction

Lelah Moseley-Haywood, Educator, Each One, Teach One – San Antonio

5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m

Reception

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022 — CONFERENCE, DAY 1

9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Keynote Address: Why Not Us? Why Not Now?

Dr. Mariam Manuel, Instructional Assistant Professor, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston; Director, NHS STEM RISE

Dr. Mariam Manuel will speak on coming back permanently changed from the pandemic, asking in what ways we need to reimagine STEM teacher preparation. The overarching theme of this talk will be purposeful and authentic inclusivity in our programs, including the need to cultivate psychological safe spaces for not only our students, but also for faculty and staff involved in teacher preparation.

In an effort to support students of color and produce more culturally responsive teachers, we must also call out the issues of systemic racism and inequities that produce barriers within our organizations for people of color. Topics of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have rightfully been discussed and continue to require rich conversation; however, it isn’t enough just to talk about these issues—they require active and persistent work on behalf of our programs and USEA. It is time to walk the DEI talk and do so with solidarity and accountability while centering the voices and lived experiences of BIPOC. 

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Course Overview: Research Methods

Deanna Buckley, Associate Professor of Practice, UTeach Austin, University of Texas at Austin

Restorative Practices in the Classroom

Lynn Kirby, Associate Professor of Practice, UTeach Austin, The University of Texas at Austin

Ariel Taylor, Assistant Professor of Practice, UTeach Austin, The University of Texas at Austin

Adapting the Field Experience for a Post-Pandemic World

Jennifer Smith, Assistant Professor of Instruction, University of Texas at Austin

Shelly Rodriguez, Professor of Practice, University of Texas at Austin

“You Can Do This, I Can Help”: Differentiating Math and Science for ELL Students

Alexander Eden, Biology Teacher, University of Massachusetts, Lowell | @EducatorEden

Ariel Leva, Math Teacher, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Leveraging Funds of Knowledge in Culturally Responsive Instruction

Mariam Manuel, Instructional Assistant Professor, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston | @ScienceManuel

Leah McAlister-Shields, Lecturer/Faculty Advisor, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston | @DrLeahMShields

Paige Evans, Clinical Professor/Co-Director, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston | @UHteachHOUSTON

What Is UTeach?

Kimberly Hughes, Director, UTeach Institute | @UTeachInstitute, @hugheskk

Lee Meadows, Executive Director, Alabama STEM Council | @scientificallee

1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Course Overview: Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science

Perri Segura, Clinical Associate Professor, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston

Practical Applications to Create a Positive Classroom Environment

Lynn Kirby, Associate Professor of Practice, UTeach Austin, University of Texas at Austin

Ariel Taylor, Assistant Professor of Practice, UTeach Austin, University of Texas at Austin

Expanding and Strengthening the STEM Teacher Workforce Through UTeach

Kimberly Hughes, Director, UTeach Institute | @UTeachInstitute, @hugheskk

Amy Moreland, Manager for UTeach Expansion, UTeach Institute

Yvonne Loya, Manager, UTeach Computer Science | @UTeachCS

Carrie Culpepper, UTeach National Network Coordinator, UTeach Institute | @UTeachAlumni

Creating an Affinity Space for STEM Women of Color Educators: Successes, Challenges, and Opportunities

Naehee Kwun, UC Irvine CalTeach Teacher Network Facilitator, University of California, Irvine | @NaeheeK

Socorro Cambero, Graduate Student Researcher, University of California, Irvine

Building a Public-Private Partnership for STEM Education Research

Michael Ralph, Lead Researcher, Gould Evans | @MichaelCRalph

Avoid Burnout by Doing Fewer Things Better

Laura Robinette Minor, Science Instructor, University of Texas at Austin

The Other Mathematicians Project: Representation Matters

Dana Grosser-Clarkson, Master Teacher, Terrapin Teachers, University of Maryland | @Dana_MathEd

Alexis Williams, Student, University of Maryland | @TerpTeachers

Abigail White, Student, University of Maryland | @TerpTeachers

Joanna Hung, Student, University of Maryland | @TerpTeachers

UTeach Co-Director Meeting — Closed Session

Mary Urquhart, Director of UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas | @UTeachDallas, @UTDSME

Mary Enderson, Co-Director of MonarchTeach, Old Dominion University

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Course Overview: Functions and Modeling

Ariel Taylor, Assistant Professor of Practice, UTeach Austin, University of Texas at Austin

ACP That Rocks! Increase your STEM Teacher Production with an Alternative Certification Pathway

Paige Evans, Co-Director, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston | @UHteachHOUSTON

Leah McAlister-Shields, Faculty Advisor, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston | @DrLeahMShields

Jacqueline Ekeoba, Master Teacher, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston | @MsEkeoba

Ramona Mateer, Master Teacher, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston

Amanda Campos, Master Teacher, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston

The Knowles Teaching Fellowship: Finding Support to Be a Teacher Leader

Jeffrey Rozelle, President and CEO, Knowles Teacher Initiative | @KnowlesTeachers

Asking the Right Questions to Make Thinking Visible in the Science Classroom

Carlos Perez, Biology Teacher, University of Houston

Project-Based Instruction Inside Math Circles

Sumudu Lewis, Associate Clinical  Professor and Director of UTeach, University of Massachusetts, Lowell | @UMassLowell

Katherine Miller, Assistant Teaching Professor, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Thomas Heywosz, High School Math Teacher and UTeach Alumnus, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Angelo Pocoli, Student, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Revisiting and Revisioning the UTeach Elements of Success

Pat McGuire, Professor and Co-Director, UCCS Teach, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Kristi McCann, Senior Instructor, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Mary Lummus-Robinson, Senior Lead, Data & Analytics, UTeach Institute

Michael Marder, UTeach Executive Director, University of Texas at Austin | @UTeachAustin

Mary Urquhart, Director of UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas | @UTeachDallas, @UTDSME

Get the Facts Out: User-Tested, Research-Based Resources for STEM Teacher Recruitment

Wendy Adams, Director of Teach@Mines, Colorado School of Mines/Get the Facts Out | @coschoolofmines

Glenn Waddell, Master Teacher, NevadaTeach, University of Nevada, Reno | @unrcoehd

Gay Stewart, Eberly Professor of STEM Education, West Virginia University | @WVUEberly

3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Beyond Calling Out: Navigating Conversations About Equity and Bias

Jennifer Smith, Assistant Professor of Instruction, University of Texas at Austin

Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Project All-Partners Meeting — Closed Session

Facilitator: Amy Moreland, Manager for UTeach Expansion, UTeach Institute

Initial Employment Outcomes of UCCSTeach Graduates

Grant Clayton, Associate Professor, UCCS Teach, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Pat McGuire, Professor and Co-Director, UCCS Teach, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Kristi McCann, Senior Instructor, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Building Better Relationships: Implementing Social, Emotional, and Conversation Skills to Encourage a Supportive Classroom Environment

Pam Kirkland, Master Teacher, UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas | @UTeachDallas

Emily Hennessy, Assistant Professor of Instruction, UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas

James McConnell, Master Teacher, UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas

We Don’t Lecture About the 5E Cycle: Getting “Meta” with the 5Es

Gayle Evans, Clinical Assistant Professor, UFTeach, University of Florida | @ufteach1

Kristen Apraiz, Clinical Assistant Professor, UFTeach, University of Florida | @ufteach1

Hold the Mirror for Me: Examining Personal Teaching Practices Using Peer Observations

Denise Gregory, Master Teacher, UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas | @gmathmomma

Kate York, Master Teacher, UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas

Launching a UTeach Program with Maximum Buy-In

David Sparks, Assistant Professor, UTeach Permian Basin, University of Texas Permian Basin

Milka Montes, Associate Professor, UTeach Permian Basin, University of Texas at Permian Basin

5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Reception and Poster Session

(See poster descriptions at the end of this page.)

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THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2022 — CONFERENCE, DAY 2

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Course Overview: Step 1 and Step 2

Lynn Kirby, Associate Professor of Practice, UTeach Austin, University of Texas at Austin

UTeach Community College Partnerships and Pathways: UTeach Access Case Study 

Katey Arrington, Associate Director, UTeach Institute | @UTeachInstitute, @ArringtonKatey

Ashlee Bushee, Project Manager for Math and Computer Science Teacher Initiatives, University of Texas at Austin

Alexandra Eusebi, Assistant Professor of Practice and UTeach Access Academic Director, University of Texas at Austin

Martha Perez, Data Collection and Evaluation Coordinator, UTeach Institute

Does This School Leader Know Social Justice is Important? Finding a School Match That Fits Your Desire for Infusion of Social Justice in Schools and Communities

Jill Ardley, Associate Professor, Norfolk State University

Angela Goodloe, Assistant Professor, Norfolk State University

Where’s My Sandwich? Using the Legacy Cycle of Problem Based Instruction to Teach Ratios and Unit Rates in Mathematics

Martha Day, Co-Director/Professor, SKyTeach, Western Kentucky University

Riley Alexander, Mathematics Teacher, Barren County Middle School

Payton Riggins, Mathematics Teacher, South Warren High School | @missrigginsmath

Giving Life to Biology: Bridging the Gap Between Academia and the Field

Sergio Arjon, Biology Teacher, University of Houston

Teacher Shortages and the Decline of Secondary Teacher Production

Michael Marder, UTeach Executive Director, University of Texas at Austin | @UTeachAustin

USEA’S Equity and Racial Justice (ERJ) Community Engagement for Research and Standards 

Mary Urquhart, Director of UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas | @UTeachDallas, @UTDSME

Sumudu Lewis, Director of UTeach, University of Massachusetts Lowell | @UMassLowell

10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Course Overview: Project-Based Instruction

Martha Day, Co-Director/Professor, SKyTeach, Western Kentucky University

Defining and Developing Personal Definitions of Equity in our Future or Current STEM Classroom

Brian Fortney, Master Teacher/Lecturer, Teach North Texas, University of North Texas

Nirmala Naresh, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of North Texas

Janel Madeley, Master Teacher/Lecturer, University of North Texas

Alumni and Aspiring Teacher Mentorship Alumni Network: Success, Challenges, and Opportunities

Kris Houston, UC Irvine CalTeach Academic Coordinator, University of California, Irvine

Annmarie Ngo, UCI CalTeach Alumni, Current Biology Teacher, University of California, Irvine

Socorro Cambero, Graduate Student Researcher, University of California, Irvine

Deepening Engagement for UTeach Through Research Experiences: Adapting Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) and Research Methods for Interdisciplinary Engineering Students

Nicholas Oehm, Clinical Associate Professor/Master Teacher, FIUTeach, Florida International University | @fiuteach

Beth Simmons, Clinical Assistant Professor/Master Teacher, FIUTeach, Florida International University | @fiuteach

Curriculum Modules That Integrate the Instruction of Mathematics and Computer Science

Ellen Granger, Co-Director, FSU-Teach, Florida State University

Megan Crombie, K-12 Teacher, Florida State University

Ashley Gannon, Graduate Student, Florida State University

Sherry Southerland, Co-Director, FSU-Teach, Florida State University

Blended Learning Strategies for Secondary STEM Classrooms

Kelli Allen, Associate Professor of Practice and Professional Development Coordinator, UTeach Austin, University of Texas at Austin | @UTeachPD

Crystal Duran, Apprentice Teacher, UTeach Austin, University of Texas at Austin

Fernando Merida, Apprentice Teacher, UTeach Austin, University of Texas at Austin

Itssel Sanchez, Apprentice Teacher, UTeach Austin, University of Texas at Austin

UTeach Alabama Funding Opportunity

Kimberly Hughes, Director, UTeach Institute | @UTeachInstitute, @hugheskk

Lee Meadows, Executive Director, Alabama STEM Council | @scientificallee


Katey Arrington, Associate Director, UTeach Institute | @ArringtonKatey, @UTeachInstitute

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Course Overview: Classroom Interactions

Jennifer Smith, Assistant Professor of Instruction, University of Texas at Austin

Reimagining Research Methods: Building A STEM Pipeline for Underrepresented High School Students

Jacqueline Ekeoba, Master Teacher, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston | @MsEkeoba

Mariam Manuel, Instructional Assistant Professor, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston | @ScienceManuel

Thomas Thesen, Associate Professor, University of Houston

UTeach Observation Protocol (UTOP): Training Your Faculty with a Validated Classroom Observation Instrument

Kelli Allen, Associate Professor of Practice and Professional Development Coordinator, UTeach Austin, University of Texas at Austin | @UTeachPD

Jackie Burniske, Director, UTeach K-12 Initiatives, University of Texas at Austin | @UTeachPD

Ellen Granger, Co-Director, FSU-Teach, Florida State University

Michael Marder, UTeach Executive Director, University of Texas at Austin | @UTeachAustin

Share Your Story: Innovative Ways to Market and Brand Your UTeach Program

Elizabeth Goldberg, Associate Professor of Practice and Science Master Teacher, UTRGV UTeach, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | @UTRGVUTeach

Omar Elizondo, Associate Professor of Practice and Science Master Teacher, UTRGV UTeach, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Gus Valencia, Associate Professor of Practice and Math Master Teacher, UTRGV UTeach, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Stacy Solis, Associate Professor of Practice and Science Master Teacher, UTRGV UTeach, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Tim Sears, Associate Professor of Practice and Science Master Teacher, UTRGV UTeach, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Why Not Us? Why Not Now?

Mary Enderson, Co-Director, MonarchTeach, Old Dominion University

Mary Urquhart, Director of UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas | @UTeachDallas, @UTDSME

Carrie Culpepper, UTeach National Network Coordinator, UTeach Institute | @UTeachAlumni

Katey Arrington, Associate Director, UTeach Institute | @ArringtonKatey, @UTeachInstitute

A Hybrid University/Non-Profit Alt. Cert Partnership: A New UTeach Partnership Model

Greg Hale, Assistant Dean of Science, University of Texas at Arlington

Ann Cavallo, Assistant Vice Provost, University of Texas at Arlington

Ramon Lopez, Distinguished Professor of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington

Erin Philp, Coordinator of Student Services, University of Texas at Arlington

2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Closing Panel

Moderator: Michael Ralph, Lead Researcher, Gould Evans; STEMTeach KU Alumnus, University of Kansas | @MichaelCRalph

Abria Harris, Mathematics Clinical Faculty, FSU-Teach, Florida State University; FSU-Teach Alumnus

Viviana Lozano, Apprentice Teacher, teachHouston, University of Houston

Lauren Benoit, Principal, Not Your Ordinary School (NYOS) Charter School (UTeach Austin)

William Chan, Algebra II and Precalculus Teacher, Clements High School, Sugar Land, Texas; UTeach Austin Alumnus

Kayte Powell, UTeach Austin

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