From a migrant student to a migrant summer school teacher: a conversation with Melyssa Perez

In this episode, Carly Flandro sits down with Melyssa Perez, a migrant summer school teacher with the Twin Falls School District. A former migrant student herself, Perez loves giving back to kids with similar backgrounds. Listen to our conversation for more on how to close learning gaps, celebrate culture in the classroom, and honor what makes each student unique.

 

Carly Flandro

Carly Flandro

Carly Flandro reports from her hometown of Pocatello. A former English teacher, she covers K-12 education in East Idaho and statewide. You can email her at carly@idahoednews.org.

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