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Talley Dunn Gallery was the perfect setting to showcase some of the student artwork from Young Women’s Preparatory Network’s (YWPN) Respect Starts Here—Listen, Learn and Act (RSH) program on May 4. The two art exhibitions at the gallery coincidentally featured female artists: Natasha Bowdoin’s “Spelboken” and Linda Ridgway’s “With or Without.” Donors, supporters and students attended while enjoying light bites and beverages. Some of those in attendance included Sally Posey (she and her husband Lee Posey founded YWPN), Claire and Dwight Emanuelson, Joyce and Larry Lacerte, Laura Estrada, Trustee Bernadette Nutall, Margaret Keliher, Beth Thoele, Emy Lou Baldridge, Tierney Kaufman…

Angel Lenise Robinson has traveled miles from her days on Townview’s Big D Marching Band dance team. However, the lessons taught by a favorite teacher are never far behind. Today, Robinson, a 2006 graduate of the School of Health Professions at Townview, is living her life with passion, following her dreams, and charting her own path. Her LinkedIn page characterizes Robinson as a “high-heeled editor, host, and producer with a love for hip-hop, pop culture, and high style.” AlumNow, The Hub feature that profiles district grads to find out where they are now, connected with Robinson for an update on…

The Siemens Foundation is encouraging high school students to pursue excellence and innovation in the areas of math, science and technology. By conceiving and executing a Siemens Competition Research Project students get valuable experience, and a chance at a scholarship of up to $100,000. Since 1999 the Siemens Competition has been the premier science research competition for high school students, and encourages individuals and two or three-person teams to undertake research projects. The program promotes intense research that helps students better understand the value of scientific study and educates them about the breadth of careers in the STEM fields. New…

Veronica Hernandez is a teacher at Julius Dorsey Elementary School who has positioned herself as a role model to her students. Hernandez uses this relationship to try to encourage character development in her students while challenging them academically through differentiated instruction. Meet A Top 100 Teacher, a Hub feature that spotlights one of Dallas ISD’s Top 100 teachers, checked in with Hernandez in her classroom at Dorsey Elementary. What motivates/inspires you? My son, Enrique Rodriguez, is one of my biggest inspirations. The way he has always looked up to me is my biggest motivator in life. How do you motivate…