CONCORD- Statistically, Emily Francis said she wasn’t supposed to become a teacher. Arriving in the United States at the age of 15 and not speaking a word of English, the odds were stacked against her. But she persevered, pursued her dreams and beat those odds.
Bridging the cultural gap lands Francis Teacher of the Year
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Emily Francis, an English as a Second Language teacher at W. M. Irvin Elementary School, works with students at the school Monday afternoon. Francis was named Cabarrus County Schools Teacher of the Year.
Emily Francis, an English as a Second Language teacher at W. M. Irvin Elementary School, works with students at the school Monday afternoon. Francis was named Cabarrus County Schools Teacher of the Year.
Emily Francis, an English as a Second Language teacher at W. M. Irvin Elementary School, works with students at the school Monday afternoon. Francis was named Cabarrus County Schools Teacher of the Year.
Emily Francis, an English as a Second Language teacher at W. M. Irvin Elementary School, works with students at the school Monday afternoon. Francis was named Cabarrus County Schools Teacher of the Year.
Emily Francis, an English as a Second Language teacher at W. M. Irvin Elementary School, works with students at the school Monday afternoon. Francis was named Cabarrus County Schools Teacher of the Year.
Emily Francis, an English as a Second Language teacher at W. M. Irvin Elementary School, works with students at the school Monday afternoon. Francis was named Cabarrus County Schools Teacher of the Year.
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