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Esther Hong

Educational Counselor
Warren Township High School

Esther is a first-generation Korean-American that has dedicated her career to providing high quality education in underserved communities. She brings with her more than ten years of teaching experience to her role as Educational Counselor. She is also a proud AmeriCorps alumna and is excited to have found a role where she can continue to mentor scholars to develop future leaders of change for their communities.

In her spare time, Esther enjoys traveling with her husband, going on foodie adventures to keep up with her Yelp Elite perks, and watching k-dramas.

Working hard is important. But there is something that matters even more: Believing in yourself. - Harry Potter

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