Hello, I am Tia and I am a paraprofessional at a high school in VA. Ive been a paraeducator for 5 years

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Welcome! I am also a paraprofessional and this is actually my 2nd year of teaching so I am still brand new to most things.

Nice to meet you too. That's awesome! I grew up in MD but I am still brand new to most of being a teacher.

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