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Peoria board recognizes 116 international (J‑1) teachers and mentor coaches
Summary
Board recognized international teachers in the district's J‑1 visa mentorship program, noting the district supports 116 international teachers and the program emphasizes cultural exchange and mentoring supports; multiple teachers from Cameroon, Guyana, Nigeria, the Philippines and other countries were named.
The Peoria Public Schools board honored more than a dozen international teachers and district mentor coaches for instructional growth, classroom leadership and contributions to school culture.
"My name is Briasia Bryant. I am the J‑1 visa program manager," Briasia Bryant said as she introduced the program details. She told the board the district currently supports 116 international teachers and that Peoria, together with partner…
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