FACES of Fresno Unified SPRING 2024 | Page 2

Spring 2024 contents

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Feature

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FACES

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Story : Excellence in education fresno unified ’ s best of the best
: nancy lee longevity meets passion
: eric calderon-phangrath Fort miller teacher is committed to students
: Michael frank duncan air force Jrotc program soars
: Brenda xiong discovering hmong culture : embracing language in Second Grade
: Nora Maxey game on for four-sport baird student athlete
: Jordan Clark senior connects with virtual learning
: april dominguez bridging the gap

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Community

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Foundation

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Q

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& A with catalysts and visionaries brett mar spotlight : oscar rodriguez breaking barriers for future generations
spotlight : dr . janay brown-wood sunnyside high grad is children ’ s book author
for Fresno Unified Schools ’ mentors matter giving campaign
& A with catalysts and visionaries michelle lira
members & executive cabinet

Achieving our greatest potential