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Hello, everybody.

I'm excited to introduce you to Mitch Guerra, a first-time professional ATPE member, who is not only a dedicated and inspiring P.E. teacher at Castleman Creek Elementary School in Midway (12) ISD, but also a remarkable individual with a powerful story to share.

Mitch has overcome a significant challenge in his life-working hard to overcome a speech impediment. Despite this obstacle, he has built an incredibly successful career as an educator, demonstrating resilience and determination along the way. His ability to connect with students and inspire them is a testament to his dedication to teaching and his incredible work ethic.

But Mitch's journey doesn't stop there. He is also making a splash on national television as a cast member of Survivor! The first episode of the new season airs tonight with a two-hour premiere (8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT), followed by 90-minute episodes each week on the CBS Television Network, and the series is available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. It's no surprise that Mitch's journey of overcoming adversity and proving his strength and perseverance is now being shared with audiences across the nation.

We're proud to feature Mitch in our latest member profile piece, and you can read all about his inspiring journey at atpenews.org. Best of luck to Mitch on the show and in his future career!

So tell me, what personal challenges have you overcome in your career, and how have they shaped your approach to teaching and working with students? Let's share our stories and continue to inspire each other!

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David George
Managing Editor
Association of Texas Professional Educators
atpe.org | atpenews.org
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What an amazing story! My personal challenge might have been the Carter recession, which led to my dad losing his job and getting a new one (contract food service) that required him to move each year to set up new accounts. I attended 5 schools in three states from grades 9-12, so this created a unusual situation, But, I did get to see different parts of the country (Missouri, Texas, Arizona) and met my future husband my sophomore year of high school :-) Although it all ended well, I would not recommend this high school adventure to others!

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Jayne Serna
Austin Community College
Leander, TX
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-26-2025 05:53 PM
From: David George
Subject: Member Spotlight: Mitch Guerra, Midway (12) ISD

Hello, everybody.

I'm excited to introduce you to Mitch Guerra, a first-time professional ATPE member, who is not only a dedicated and inspiring P.E. teacher at Castleman Creek Elementary School in Midway (12) ISD, but also a remarkable individual with a powerful story to share.

Mitch has overcome a significant challenge in his life-working hard to overcome a speech impediment. Despite this obstacle, he has built an incredibly successful career as an educator, demonstrating resilience and determination along the way. His ability to connect with students and inspire them is a testament to his dedication to teaching and his incredible work ethic.

But Mitch's journey doesn't stop there. He is also making a splash on national television as a cast member of Survivor! The first episode of the new season airs tonight with a two-hour premiere (8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT), followed by 90-minute episodes each week on the CBS Television Network, and the series is available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. It's no surprise that Mitch's journey of overcoming adversity and proving his strength and perseverance is now being shared with audiences across the nation.

We're proud to feature Mitch in our latest member profile piece, and you can read all about his inspiring journey at atpenews.org. Best of luck to Mitch on the show and in his future career!

So tell me, what personal challenges have you overcome in your career, and how have they shaped your approach to teaching and working with students? Let's share our stories and continue to inspire each other!

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David George
Managing Editor
Association of Texas Professional Educators
atpe.org | atpenews.org
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