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Arlington: From Student To Teacher - Veronica Lopez Living Her Dream At Green Oaks School
As a teacher's assistant at Green Oaks School, Veronica Lopez knows how to connect with students. That's because she used to be one.
March 18, 2021
As a teacher's assistant at Green Oaks School, Veronica Lopez knows how to connect with students. That's because she used to be one.
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Lopez completed Green Oaks' adult learning program, where she quickly caught administrators' eyes. "She did such a great job with that. She had real, natural talent at working with children," said Green Oaks Director of Education Leigh Weedman. "We hired her as a teacher's assistant."
Lopez has Down syndrome and is able to inspire other students with intellectual disabilities. "They're able to look to her and say, 'Wow, look at what Veronica has done. I can do that too,'" Weedman added.
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Teaching is a dream job for Lopez, who enjoys the variety each day brings. "Since I'm a teaching assistant, I feel happy," she said. Now, living her dream, she's helping other students realize theirs.
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