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Estrella Middle School teacher says cultural roots shape classroom

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Patricia Preceda, a STEM teacher at Estrella Middle School, described how her upbringing in Sonora, Mexico, and more than 20 years in the U.S. influence her teaching, saying she aims to make students feel welcome and treat class as a "second home."

Patricia Preceda, a STEM teacher at Estrella Middle School, said her Mexican heritage and upbringing in Sonora, Mexico, shape how she teaches and how she connects with students. "Embrace where you come from. Embrace who you are," Preceda said.

Preceda said she is the oldest of five daughters and…

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