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“Being a parent has become incredibly important to me. I never knew how much I would be altered by my children. I would like to be remembered by them in much the way I remember my mom: as loving and kind.”

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Maya Soetoro-Ng

Maya Soetoro-Ng, born on August 15, 1970, is an accomplished teacher. She is the sister of former U.S. President Barack Obama and has dedicated her career to the field of education, advocating for educational equity. more

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