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My name is Rechetta R Jordan. I currently work at a Charter school in Cleveland; my position is Title 1 Teacher/Building Substitute. I have been at my current job for three years now. My dream was to become an attorney. I studied for the LSAT and scored high enough to be accepted into law school. However, after working in the education field, I changed my focus to obtaining a Master degree in Education.

I really did not want to take this class because, my computer skills are basic. I know getting through this class will be frustrating for me, but like the LSAT test, I am up for the challenge.


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