Igoa states, “During my visits to the child’s home I gain insights on how best to support the child at school and how parents can assist the child at home (pg.127).” Many cultures believe that teachers are the most important person in the development growth and education process of their child. They entrust the future success of their migrant children to their teachers. That's quite a responsibility Igoa believes that her connection with the child’s parents or guardians increases their self esteem and once again continues to bridge the gap between cultures. She encourages the child to be proud of his/her culture and where he/she is from. She asks her students to bring objects from home to share in class. This is just one more way to help the
