My First Steps When a Newcomer Arrives: Missy Testerman, 2024 National Teacher of the Year @colorincolorado

Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, describes the first steps she takes when a newcomer student arrives in her school.

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