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Mr. Peck isn’t just an ESL teacher—he’s a lifeline for over 3,800 students in Cincinnati, counseling them through trauma, fear, and bullying, even when they flee to his classroom in Spanish. As immigration anxieties rise and attendance plummets, he’s also a boxing coach, turning the gym into a second classroom where discipline, confidence, and resilience are forged. He sees parallels between mastering English and landing a punch: both demand grit, practice, and belief in oneself. Through his dual roles, Peck’s students aren’t just learning to speak or spar—they’re becoming champions, proving that with the right support, even the most vulnerable can rise.

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