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Odessa teacher wins national Stock Your School campaign
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· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway Japhia Venerable was named one of 10 winners in Simple Modern's Stock Your School campaign.
A kindergarten teacher at Harmony Science Academy in Odessa has been recognized nationwide. Japhia Venerable was named one of 10 winners in Simple Modern's Stock Your School campaign. This campaign is now in its third year and has become one of the largest community-driven teacher appreciation campaigns in the nation.
The win was the result of over 175,000 votes cast by community members across the US. As a winner, Harmony Science Academy will receive grants and supplies, including reusable water bottles and bags for teachers and staff. Further details about the award and the campaign are available from the source.
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Category: government Published: August 5, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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