Valley teacher honored at White House as Champion of Change - Monitor
“All of you who we are recognizing today have overcome some real challenges, and that grit, that resilience, and that perseverance, that’s exactly what we are trying to teach our kids,” said Secretary of Education Arne Duncan during the event. “Our teachers are nation builders and you guys are helping to make our nation stronger. The award is given to Americans doing extraordinary things that positively impact their communities in different areas, such as education, transportation, and medicine, according to the website. Eight other educators from around the country were honored along with Quiroz-Villarreal. Source: www.themonitor.com
