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Luiz Pereira, the art teacher from C. B. Meu Guri, receiving the "International Partner of the Year" award at the opening reception of the 2003 International Children's Art Exhibit at Rich Forum in Stamford, CT.
C. B. Meu Guri is a shelter for abandoned children and adolescents in Sao Paulo, Brazil. |
Luiz says, "All children around the world who participated in this program are winners but in a shelter, this kind of news is extremely good to our self-esteem and it makes the difference."
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Jennifer Ferris receiving the "US Partner of the Year" award for Scofield Magnet Middle School at the opening reception. |
| Scofield Magnet Middle School in Stamford, CT is an interdisciplinary school focused on Technology and Science with a student body which is diverse in religion, race and economic background. Giesela Homa (the art teacher) and Jennifer were thrilled to be selected as this year's winners. She says, "Thank you so much for the recognition. We are throwing a small party for the kids to celebrate!" |
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