From Teaching Associate to Award-Winning Teacher, Citizen Schools Alum Jessica Lander finds a Passion in Teaching and Working with Immigrant and Refugee Students

Jessica Lander is a former Citizen Schools Teaching Associate, who taught at the Edwards Middle School from 2011–2012. Currently, Jessica is an EL History and Civics High School Teacher in Lowell, MA, having taught there starting in 2015. She has also authored three books, including her most recent publication, Making Americans: Stories of Historic Struggles, New Ideas, and Inspiration in Immigrant Education.

Meredith AdamczykAugust 23, 2022Massachusetts, Edwards Middle School, Alumni, Teaching Associate

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