Teacher Spotlight: Jennifer Ortiz Makes A Difference In Anaheim

Anaheim, California — Great teachers matter. In Anaheim, we're fortunate to have teachers like Jennifer Ortiz.

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This submission comes from Tricia Montelongo who nominated Jennifer Ortiz of Anaheim.

Teacher’s name

Jennifer Ortiz

How do you know the teacher?

We worked in the same district

What does this person teach?

She teaches English with a co-teacher. They have regular Ed students and special Ed students.

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?

Jennifer puts her heart in soul into teaching. She and her co-teacher have a dance party in between classes every Friday to engage the students. She is also the teacher in charge of the Link Crew program. She is the teacher lead for Community schools. Anaheim Union High School district is the only district with this position.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?

She gives so much of herself to help ALL students. She works at a school has low disadvantaged students and helps them not just in the classroom but also in their personal lives.

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