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Bonnie Martinez, a first-grade teacher at Queen Palmer Elementary, has been selected as this month's Teachers First award recipient, sponsored by Urban Egg and Salsa Brava.

Martinez was nominated by parent Kellie Cruz, whose daughter was in Martinez's class last year. The nomination highlighted Martinez's exceptional dedication to helping students develop both academic skills and a genuine love for learning.

"She taught our whole class to read, write, restate, and more," one of Martinez's students said. "She's really kind and nice."

Principal Christina Butcher praised Martinez's impact on the school community.

"Being principal, I firsthand get to se

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