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English language development teacher Luis Garcia at Valencia High School in Placentia. INSETS: Association of Placentia-Linda Educators members David Chung and Michele Lentz. needs of all students, says David Chung, who teaches both HOPE and IB classes. “And we have great kids to work with, too.” and part of the campus. Valencia High School is successful because the staff works hard to meet the Science teacher Brady Bilhartz, also a VHS alumnus, says former students who went on to college and careers attribute their success to Valencia High School for several reasons. “Our pace is fast, but not too fast. Our curriculum in- cludes both breadth and depth. We con- tinually push students so they are in- spired to do their best. We treat them with kindness and respect here. That’s why they achieve success.” APRIL 2010 | www.cta.org 11