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Charity is an experienced English teacher and soon-to-be Teacher-Librarian who is passionate about learning and literacy, and hopes to inspire students to be creative and collaborative critical thinkers.  Here you will find my reflections and class assignments that are a part of my journey to becoming a Teacher-Librarian.

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