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This image shows me with my third grade reading group for my internship. I am engaging with the students while they listen carefully to me reading to them. It is positivity in my life and makes my internship that much better.

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  1. UnknownNovember 7, 2018 at 7:49 AM

    I love this Emma! That is amazing that reading to students is very impactful in your life <3

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