My teaching has changed immensely, since I moved from a predominately all Caucasian kindergarten-eighth building to a diverse sixth-eighth grade 75% free and reduced building. Dr. Sharroky Hollie helped shape my learning and response to students and their learning with his approach: Culturally and Linguistically Response to Teaching and Learning. I have learned from him to most importantly validate and affirm my students. Most often when I am working with a student, I have found it helpful to have an understanding of who they are and their culture. With this knowledge, I am able to work more effectively through cultural misunderstandings and de-escalate situations with my
