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I am Nigerian and in my culture we generally only listen to what adults have to say but I found that is not the case here. Both sides are heard in all cases.

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The more languages I learn, the more open-minded I become in accepting students' cultural background and recognizing their struggles in trying to blend in the dominant culture, which is very different from their own. I can relate to my students because I came from the other side of the world and I learn through struggles myself.

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The more languages I learn, the more open-minded I become in accepting students' cultural background and recognizing their struggles in trying to blend in the dominant culture, which is very different from their own. I can relate to my students because I came from the other side of the world and I learn through struggles myself.

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I identify with a white middle class military family emphasizes higher education. I grew up in the North and Midwest but have always been more comfortable with Southern culture

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This is honestly difficult, I was raised to respect others & do/be the best I can be

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I largely identify as southern, Christian, and family-focused.

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Believer in Christ. My husband is my best friend and teammate! Strong connection with my family! Love my African American traditions. Believe in hard work and treating everybody right.

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Believer in Christ. My husband is my best friend and teammate! Strong connection with my family! Love my African American traditions. Believe in hard work and treating everybody right.

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In my family independence was strongly emphasized, especially with the women. Other culture I identify with: African-American, woman, mother...

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I am a country girl. Family if very important and hard work is expected. If you see work that needs to be done just do it. Help other out and do the right thing.

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The culture that I identify with is African American Christian, with strong family values and relationships. Southern upbringing with respect for elders in the family as well as the community. Family believes in togetherness. 

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The culture that I identify with is African American Christian, with strong family values and relationships. Southern upbringing with respect for elders in the family as well as the community. Family believes in togetherness. 

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I identify with small town (southern) largely traditionally uneducated people. I was raised to work hard, treat others as I wanted to be treated; be honest and take a stand when I feel passionate about my position.  I am a first generation college graduate; am a white female who is often viewed as someone who came from a wealthy background...which is not true. I am an only child. 

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I identify with small town (southern) largely traditionally uneducated people. I was raised to work hard, treat others as I wanted to be treated; be honest and take a stand when I feel passionate about my position.  I am a first generation college graduate; am a white female who is often viewed as someone who came from a wealthy background...which is not true. I am an only child. 

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Southern African American, Christian, family and faith are important.

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Southern African American, Christian, family and faith are important.

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Southern African-American Culture. I grew up in a small town and respecting your elders was a must and I could walk to my grandparents' house. Listening to the stories of their youth is something that I miss and Sunday dinners. I grew up around hard working family and that was instilled in me.

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Some of my main cultures are having Christian Values, Family Oriented, Heavily into sports, and being highly competitive in everything.

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Christian and Southern, but raised in middle class hippie culture  which gives me a different perspective on the world, work ethic, and adventure. Music and education is a large part of my family and it's roots. 

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Christian and Southern, but raised in middle class hippie culture  which gives me a different perspective on the world, work ethic, and adventure. Music and education is a large part of my family and it's roots. 

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Growing up gay in the south in the 70s built the lens I see through. Today, I have to work at seeing the world as less dangerous than it used to be for me. I don't like feeling vulnerable, so that colors everything, and I have to work against that.

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From the north and mostly Irish. We like to gather and we like to drink and tell stories. We love music. Irish dancing, but I don't like to dance.

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I identify as a woman, mother, daughter & wife. Social interactions are high on my needs.

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I'd like to respectfully disagree with this comment -- Talk their talk to show you trying to connect with them. "Period" -- because my cultural identity would make using some of my students' cultural language completely inappropriate and probably alienate them.

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I'd like to respectfully disagree with this comment -- Talk their talk to show you trying to connect with them. "Period" -- because my cultural identity would make using some of my students' cultural language completely inappropriate and probably alienate them.

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My parents are northerners, but I grew up in the South so our household has always been a mix of both cultures. However, I identify most with southern culture because that is the environment in my social circles for all of my life.

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The main culture I identify with is African-American, middle class, believes in a higher power but not affiliated with a denomination.

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The main cultures I identify with are...

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The main cultures I identify with are...

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I am a Catholic Italian from one of the most Republican parts of NYC.  Moved south by choice, love it. I miss Large family gatherings at holidays with a lot of food.
I Enjoy the no honking of the south, but the northerners are coming and honking away. lol

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I identify as hispanic/ Salvadorian because I grew up with traditions that my father grew up with. Within my culture I think it is typical to respect people who are older, or more experienced. One common misconception that commonly occurs is that people assume just because they are older that they do not need to learn more, or be open minded to new ideas or to change, and although I am not a huge fan of change, it's important to understand that change is a good and inevitable thing.

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The main culture I identify with is Southern African American 

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The main culture I identify with is Southern African American 

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My upbringing and teachers shaped my worldly view in teaching and living. Stay open-minded to allow students to blossom is the best way to work with students with diverse cultural backgrounds.

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My upbringing and teachers shaped my worldly view in teaching and living. Stay open-minded to allow students to blossom is the best way to work with students with diverse cultural backgrounds.

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Southern, friendly, quiet rule-following family

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Southern, friendly, quiet rule-following family

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The main cultures I identify with are being American

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The main cultures I identify with are being American

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I was born and raised here. Both my family trees are not overtly cultural in their background religion or politics.... myself, i am more right leaning in my views than left, but i respect and appreciate all points of view

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My main culture is being a Mexican immigrant.

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Northern transplant to the South; family-focused, teacher, progressive

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My Celtic roots have been the traditional way I have identified. One of the common misconceptions is that we all like to drink recklessly and fight (along with knowing how to do a jig or Irish dance)

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is a white working class midwestern family that believes in working your way to a better life. Education was strongly emphasized in my house hold as was never taking a day off.

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The main cultures I identify with are.... Southern, Christian, Baptist.

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Not sure how to answer. I was raised to be understanding and kind to all, even if people are different.

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The main cultures I identify with are...

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The main cultures I identify with are...

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Southern, Christian, Quiet, Loner

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I identify with struggle culture. (Which means I always feel like I'm behind the eight ball and have to work hard to get what I want.

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I identify with struggle culture. (Which means I always feel like I'm behind the eight ball and have to work hard to get what I want.

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I identify with certain aspects of middle eastern culture, especially the food, as well as some elements of "midwestern" culture. I get called out often for not being a "southerner."

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I identify as a Northeasterner -- family oriented with strong work ethic.

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I identify as a Northeasterner -- family oriented with strong work ethic.

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educator, often leads me to be oriented towards helping others

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Peck - My cultures - women are equal, women are in charge,  education is expected, failure is not allowed

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Peck - My cultures - women are equal, women are in charge,  education is expected, failure is not allowed

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I am not sure I mostly identify with a specific culture since my parents were brought up very differently so I try to just be a "good" person and understand others.

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I am a southern Christian who values family, friends and education. My desire is to share love with others and help make the world a better place. Manners are a top priority.

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family-oriented, hard-working and respectful

These three thing have shaped me since childhood and were passed down to me from my parents.

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I identify as a Christian, comfortable as an introvert, 

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I identify as a Christian, comfortable as an introvert, 

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Southern. Christian. No fun culture here...

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The main cultures I identify with are...Afro-Caribbean and being a New Yorker.  These have shaped me in the way that I cook, dance, and speak.

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The main cultures I identify with are...Afro-Caribbean and being a New Yorker.  These have shaped me in the way that I cook, dance, and speak.

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Southern and Christian/Baptist

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I’m not sure I have a distinct culture. I guess American is as close as I can get. Kind of bland over here!

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Christian, African American, Native American.
Christianity has allowed me to have empathy with mankind and to be generous with how I deal with individuals in second, third... chances

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The main cultures I identify with are...

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a Christian/Presbyterian
an Educator
These have most shaped who I am as a person and my desire to help others find a path to a better life.