Return of the Student, First Day as a Teacher

Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford, MA as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTOS PETER PEREIRA
New teacher, Courtney Lima, is seen through the gap of one of the chairs placed on top of the desks in her classroom, which will not be occupied all year. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford from K-6th grade as a student, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher and this year will be teaching the Distance Learning Academy students who opted to stay home this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
1 _M1A8073 New teacher, Courtney Lima, is seen through the gap of one of the chairs placed on top of the desks in her classroom, which will not be occupied all year. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford from K-6th grade as a student, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher and this year will be teaching the Distance Learning Academy students who opted to stay home this school year.
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 New teacher, Courtney Lima, is seen through the gap of one of the chairs placed on top of the desks in her classroom, which will not be occupied all year. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford from K-6th grade as a student, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher and this year will be teaching the Distance Learning Academy students who opted to stay home this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
2 _M1A8073 New teacher, Courtney Lima, is seen through the gap of one of the chairs placed on top of the desks in her classroom, which will not be occupied all year. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford from K-6th grade as a student, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher and this year will be teaching the Distance Learning Academy students who opted to stay home this school year.
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 Knowing that she would have no students in her classroom this year did not stop Courtney Lima from decorating her classroom, as she begins her first day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
3 _M1A8221 Knowing that she would have no students in her classroom this year did not stop Courtney Lima from decorating her classroom, as she begins her first day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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 Courtney Lima enjoys a light moment as she does an attendance roll call on the first day of school, and her first day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
4 _N8A1907 Courtney Lima enjoys a light moment as she does an attendance roll call on the first day of school, and her first day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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Second grade paraprofessional, Jessica DeSouza, left, writes her information on a stick up note as new teacher Courtney Lima logs into her computer upon arriving in her classroom. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
5 _M1A8095 Second grade paraprofessional, Jessica DeSouza, left, writes her information on a stick up note as new teacher Courtney Lima logs into her computer upon arriving in her classroom. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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 Courtney Lima meets her students for the first time by waving at them on the first day of school, and her first day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
6 _N8A1936 Courtney Lima meets her students for the first time by waving at them on the first day of school, and her first day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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 A sign outlining the fact that this is her first year, sits in front of her computer, as Courtney Lima logs onto her computer to begin her first school day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA]
7 _M1A8139 A sign outlining the fact that this is her first year, sits in front of her computer, as Courtney Lima logs onto her computer to begin her first school day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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 An empty classroom greets Courtney Lima as she makes her way into her classroom on her fist day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
8 _M1A8149 An empty classroom greets Courtney Lima as she makes her way into her classroom on her fist day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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Courtney Lima sees the faces of her students for the first time as they begin logging on to their computers for their first day of school on Ms. Lima's first day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
9 _M1A8173 Courtney Lima sees the faces of her students for the first time as they begin logging on to their computers for their first day of school on Ms. Lima's first day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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 Courtney Lima takes a look at her computer monitor as her students begin logging in for the first time on their first day of school, and her first day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
10 _M1A8183 Courtney Lima takes a look at her computer monitor as her students begin logging in for the first time on their first day of school, and her first day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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 Courtney Lima answers parents emails, while on her dest a book entitled 'First day Jitters' about a teacher on her first day. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
11 _M1A8455 Courtney Lima answers parents emails, while on her dest a book entitled 'First day Jitters' about a teacher on her first day. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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 Courtney Lima interacts with her studetns remotely on their first day of school, and her first day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
12 _M1A8190 Courtney Lima interacts with her studetns remotely on their first day of school, and her first day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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A pillow made for her by her grandmother sits on a chair she painted in the hopes of reading to her students, while explaining what a student must do if they have a question to ask. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
13 _N8A1971 A pillow made for her by her grandmother sits on a chair she painted in the hopes of reading to her students, while explaining what a student must do if they have a question to ask. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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 New Bedford curriculum data and assessment manager for math, Joshua Almeida, and Taylor School principal Rafaela Defigueiredo-Spence drop int, as new techer, Courtney Lima, gives her students the thumbs up as they conduct class virtually. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
14 _M1A8196 New Bedford curriculum data and assessment manager for math, Joshua Almeida, and Taylor School principal Rafaela Defigueiredo-Spence drop int, as new techer, Courtney Lima, gives her students the thumbs up as they conduct class virtually. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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 Courtney Lima shares a screen with her students highlighting who she is, on their first day of school, and her first day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
15 _M1A8213 Courtney Lima shares a screen with her students highlighting who she is, on their first day of school, and her first day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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 New teacher, Courtney Lima shows second grade paraprofessional Jessica DeSouza the t-shirt she made to celebrate her first day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
16 _M1A8082 New teacher, Courtney Lima shows second grade paraprofessional Jessica DeSouza the t-shirt she made to celebrate her first day as a teacher. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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Alone in her classroom, Courtney Lima conducts her first day as a teacher virtually with her third grade students. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
17 _M1A8441 Alone in her classroom, Courtney Lima conducts her first day as a teacher virtually with her third grade students. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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 Courtney Lima pulls a sticky note from the schedule posted on her whiteboard. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
18 _M1A8457 Courtney Lima pulls a sticky note from the schedule posted on her whiteboard. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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 Third grade teachers, Gina Salsiha and Courtney Lima walk towards the teachers room to enjoy lunch. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
19 _M1A8479 Third grade teachers, Gina Salsiha and Courtney Lima walk towards the teachers room to enjoy lunch. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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 Courtney Lima and fellow Taylor School teachers are socially distanced as they enjoy lunch on the first day of school. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
20 _M1A8492 Courtney Lima and fellow Taylor School teachers are socially distanced as they enjoy lunch on the first day of school. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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Courtney Lima puts on her mask and prepares to go to lunch. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
21 _M1A8465 Courtney Lima puts on her mask and prepares to go to lunch. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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 Alone in her classroom, Courtney Lima conducts her first day as a teacher virtually with her third grade students. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
22 _N8A1923 Alone in her classroom, Courtney Lima conducts her first day as a teacher virtually with her third grade students. Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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 Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
23 _N8A2122 Courtney Lima who attended the Taylor School in New Bedford as a student for grades K-6, returns for her first day of school, this time as a third grade teacher. Ms. Lima will be teaching third graders virtually this year, as part of the Distance Learning Academy for students who opted to stay home for this school year.
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