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NKShep.
Subscriber since: September 2009
About Me
I am a fourth grade teacher. I will graduate with an Ed.S in May, 2010. At that point I hope to get a job as a reading specialist, a learning specialist, or an assistive technology specialist.
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I love the way it sounds.
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