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Jessica Villanueva Wins CA Milken Award

 

 

Trying to hold back tears, second-grade teacher Jessica Villanueva walks to the front of the assembly as students, staff and guests give her a long, raucous ovation. Well-respected both within the school and in the community at large, Villanueva invites parents and community members into her classroom on a regular basis, where they read to students, provide administrative support and lead PTA events. She also helps students run the school's CIA (Character In Action) store every Friday and has built partnerships with local restaurants, businesses and libraries.