Educator Profile: Carla Stevens Smith

Driven by a mission to address the Washington state teacher shortage, Carla serves as the Teacher-Coordinator for a multi-district teacher academy, representing Hazen, Lindbergh, and Renton schools. Carla plays a number of vital roles within the teaching community. She is responsible for student, mentor, and stakeholder recruiting, as well as providing continued documentation for grant application, evaluation, data collection, and reporting.

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Educator Profile: Teresa Garcia

Meet Teresa Garcia, former lead teacher, and present-day director of The College for Kids Bilingual Daycare—an Early Childhood Center in the Federal Way School District. At the Center, Teresa is responsible for keeping the environment safe and the daily operations running smoothly.

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Educator Profile: David Hurt

David Hurt, a 41-year-old paraeducator in the Renton School District, plays an essential role in the classroom. When a teacher hands out an assignment, David is the one responsible for helping the students complete it. He takes care of details that keep students safe and teachers supported.

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