As a teacher, how do you help non-native English speaking students assimilate in the classroom, and culture at large, while also helping them learn English? That was the question Garrison Elementary first grade teacher Jon Schwartz faced in his class this year. The San Diego teacher is adept at adopting out-of-the-box approaches to connect with his students and has implemented numerous cutting edge practices over the years to help them be successful in the classroom and in life.