Class Act
Kim McGuire
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Education Minnesota has named Ingrid Miera, an English language support professional in the Osseo School District, as its Education Support Professional of the Year for 2013.
Miera, who works at Fair Oaks Elementary School in Brooklyn Park, is known for developing special bonds with her students. "Ingrid is everything the parent of a young English learner could want," said Denise Specht, president of Education Minnesota. "She's attentive to students, inventive in her instruction and enthusiastic about her community."
Osseo educators have been on a roll this year. The Minnesota Association of School Administrators named Kate Maguire of Osseo as its Superintendent of the Year.
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