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October 10, 2024 40 mins
"My teachers really created that support, that backbone, support for me, and encouraged me to know, it's okay to make mistakes. So for that, I really thank my elementary teachers."

Ashley Parra Valencia (GISH Class of 2020), recently return to Grand Island for one reason:  To make a positive impact in the community that gave so much to her. 

Ashley sits down with "The GIPS Cast" to share her journey of EL student, to high school student athlete and performer, to Advertising major at UNL, to Community Outreach Coordinator at the Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity. Along the way, she shares her passion for community, shout-outs her favorite teachers, and affirms why public education is vital to Grand Island. 

Because the journey of becoming a lifelong learner starts at school. 

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GUEST: 
Ashley Parra Valencia, GISH Class of 2020

HOST:
Mitchell Roush, GIPS Communications Director

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