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Orta Wins Teacher of the Month

Written by Rebecca Oyeniyi
January 27, 2025
Photo by Jenny Nguyen
Anticipating Win. Math Teacher Karen Orta receives certificate from Sales Manager Mike Biglow. Orta also received a full package of perks. “I will go here with my kids,” Orta said.

On Friday, January 27, Math Teacher Karen Orta received Alief’s Teacher of the Month award. She was surprised during her first period class. Alief ISD has been in partnership with Main Event Entertainment in announcing a teacher every month from a school in Alief. Orta received a certificate of achievement along with a huge package of game credits and coupons for several games at Main Event.

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