Personal Connection
Hi Mackenzie! I was also especially excited about the topic of diversity. My Diversity in Schools class, last semester was amazing. I know in my heart and mind that it left me a changed person. I empathize with your former concern of, how will I actually be able to bridge the gap, and connect with my students wherever they are on the cultural / ethnic spectrum. I have lived in Idaho my whole life and I know that today, our population is so much more diverse than it has ever been. I see it in the elementary schools, I see it in the mall and at the park. In my mind I can’t help but think, wow! I always knew that Boise was a cool place, it is so great that other people can join our city and bring some variety of culture too.
Hi Mackenzie! I was also especially excited about the topic of diversity. My Diversity in Schools class, last semester was amazing. I know in my heart and mind that it left me a changed person. I empathize with your former concern of, how will I actually be able to bridge the gap, and connect with my students wherever they are on the cultural / ethnic spectrum. I have lived in Idaho my whole life and I know that today, our population is so much more diverse than it has ever been. I see it in the elementary schools, I see it in the mall and at the park. In my mind I can’t help but think, wow! I always knew that Boise was a cool place, it is so great that other people can join our city and bring some variety of culture too.