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Kindergarten Teacher Wins National Honor | Odessa News
Kindergarten teacher Japhia Venerable just won national acclaim in Simple Modern’s Stock Your School campaign, earning one of ten top honors after 175,000 votes poured in from across the country. Her classroom at Harmony Science Academy is now set to receive nearly $20,000 in grants and supplies—including a $1,000 classroom grant, $500 for her wish list, reusable water bottles for students, and getaway bags for teachers. The third-year campaign celebrates educators nationwide, with community members—parents, students, neighbors—uniting to honor teachers who shape the future. Co-founder Mike…
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