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Hello, and welcome to my blog! My name is Maria Loughran and I am a Secondary Education and English student at Saint Michael's College. My hobbies include running, philosophy, rugby, and anything outdoors. Follow my blog to see all I am learning in becoming a teacher and helping to foster thriving minds! 

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