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Alejandra Navarro, a first-grade teacher at El Camino Elementary, just earned the title of Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year for 2027 — and she’s not just getting a trophy, she’s stepping into a leadership role for all county educators. With seven years at El Camino and twelve before that at Kellogg, Navarro’s innovative spirit and deep commitment to her students shone brightest through her pivotal work launching the dual language immersion program in 2020. Inspired by her own bilingual upbringing, she’s helping kids see their home languages and cultures as strengths — not just subjects to learn, but identities to celebrate. This win isn’t just hers — it’s a powerful shoutout to every teacher making a difference.

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