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Hispanic Heritage Month: Milwaukee bilingual teacher makes a difference
MPS bilingual teacher making a difference
FOX6 is putting the spotlight on a bilingual teacher from Milwaukee Public Schools – during Hispanic Heritage Month.
MILWAUKEE – We are putting the spotlight on a bilingual teacher from Milwaukee Public Schools – during Hispanic Heritage Month.
It is another day in Alondra Garcia’s classroom at Allen-Field Elementary School in Milwaukee. The space is filled with vibrant colors, butterflies and enthusiastic second-graders eager to learn.
“She likes to celebrate everything that I like to celebrate,” said Jolaniz Acosta, a student.
“(English: She reads to us and I can understand it,)” said Damian Gomez, age 7.
Garcia said she designs lesson plans to keep this diverse class of students engaged.
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“My goal as an educator is to make sure I empower them,” Garcia said.
And it hits home. Ms. Garcia is a first generation bilingual teacher – and she said she sees herself in every single one of her students.
“I always remembered in the back of my head that little girl who wanted to learn to do something to be someone in the future,” Garcia said.
Like many of her students’ stories, Garcia’s family left their home in Mexico to make a home in Milwaukee.
“My goal as an educator is to make sure they’re able to find their voice and that they’re able to use their voice as a power, as something that’s going to get them far in life,” Garcia said.
Garcia’s job does not end inside the classroom. In fact, it keeps on going in the community – as an activist fighting for immigrant rights and other issues affecting Latinos in Wisconsin.
“Status does limit you, sadly, and I was a former DACA recipient for 12 years. Just recently, I obtained the U-Visa status. So that, eventually, will lead me toward permanent residency. I’m grateful my whole family qualified for that,” Garcia said.
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Garcia said she inherited her drive from her father, Gilberto Garcia Calderon, who said he is proud to see his daughter’s efforts to serve and help others.
“(English: Seeing her work and involvement just tells me she’s on the right path,)” Garcia Calderon said.
It is a purpose Garcia said she hopes will pave the way – and inspire the next generation.
You can view more stories about Hispanic Heritage Month on FOX6Now.com.
Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)
MILWAUKEE – A shooting in Milwaukee on Monday, Feb. 2 left one person wounded.
What we know:
According to police, a 67-year-old was shot at approximately 3:24 a.m. in the area of 35th and Highland.
The shooting victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.
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MPD tips
What you can do:
Milwaukee police are looking for those responsible.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department.
Milwaukee salt shortage awareness
Milwaukee salt suppliers say inventories are running low, while the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urges residents to use less salt to protect waterways and save money during winter storms.
MILWAUKEE – Local businesses say road salt supplies are running low in Milwaukee, prompting the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to urge residents and contractors to think carefully about how much salt they use.
What we know:
Brad Davis, owner of Premier Landscape Products, said demand has surged as inventories lag following two relatively slow winters that limited stockpiling. His Milwaukee-based, veteran-owned company sells salt and provides commercial snow removal services.
“It’s been crazy. We’re one of the only distributers here in the Milwaukee area,” said Davis. “It’s insane.”
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He said constant phone calls and inquiries have become the norm as customers search for salt.
Premier Landscape Products has salt available at a time when supplies are tight across the region, Davis said, though getting it has become more complicated.
What they’re saying:
“We’re trying to keep prices down. Here at port – we had a large allotment – then it went to Illinois, we had an allotment there that closed,” Davis said. “And now it’s coming straight from the mine – 10 hours away.”
Davis said storms across the country have contributed to the shortage, with municipalities receiving priority access to salt supplies.
“We had some really intense ice storms and major storms that went through the heartland of our country that they are just not prepared,” said Davis.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said the shortage is a good reminder to evaluate how much salt is being used and to consider ways to reduce usage to protect waterways.
“If you use less, you’re still going to allow people to be safe and protect the environment at the same time,” said Shannon Haydin, stormwater section manager for the Wisconsin DNR.
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Haydin said excess salt use sends chloride into lakes, groundwater and streams, where it can become toxic to aquatic life.
“We do have streams in southeastern Wisconsin that are as salty as the ocean,” said Haydin.
Dig deeper:
The DNR said it is not opposed to salt use altogether, noting it plays an important role in ice management and public safety, but officials hope people will think twice before using too much.
“You can reuse it and it’ll save you money and help save the environment,” said Haydin.
The DNR recommends measuring salt carefully, saying an 8-ounce coffee mug should be enough to salt about 10 sidewalk squares.
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Soulful Liners of Milwaukee
It’s the first day of February, which means we are kicking off Back History month. The Soulful Liners of Milwaukee joined FOX6 WakeUp in studio to showcase their line dancing.
MILWAUKEE – Line dancing is more than fun, it’s fellowship, tradition and culture.
As Black History Month Begins, the Soulful Liners of Milwaukee are here to help move us forward!
You can watch them every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, and you can take part in their workshops every Saturday.
Line dancing demonstration
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