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This interview features Ramon Abarca as he discusses his life and background working in the educational field. In this interview, Mr. Abarca describes his early childhood education before moving on to recall his college education and how he got involved in the field of education. Topics covered include working at Lubbock High as counselor and assistant principal, before moving on to explain his transfer to the Uvalde Consolidated school district.


==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Ramon Abarca

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' January 17, 2023

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Daniel Sanchez

'''Length:''' 01:43:35 (1 hour 43 minutes)


==Abstract==
Introduction and family history; Childhood and education; moving to Lubbock; Working as a counselor at Lubbock High; Career trajectory after working at Lubbock High; Becoming the superintendent of Uvalde Consolidated ISD; the 2022 Uvalde school shooting; changes in technology; STEM programming; professional development; honoring educators; Doing consulting work; the COVID-19 pandemic; Individuals who helped or influenced him; how he met his wife; Being a trailblazer for the Hispanic community; Raiders Rojos; Predictions on how education will change, closing remarks
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==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital 

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to a CD copy in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/373946 >

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[[Category: Needs Review ]] [[Category: SWC Interviews]] [[Category: 2020s]] [[Category: Hispanic]] [[category: Public Schools]] [[category: COVID-19]] [[category: Texas Tech]] [[Category: Lubbock, Texas]] [[Category: Family Life and Background]]