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"Does this speak to my heart? Am I enjoying what I am reading? Does teaching feel right for me?” (page 2)

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"Does this speak to my heart? Am I enjoying what I am reading? Does teaching feel right for me?” (page 2)

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- I chose this quote because I relate to it in the sense that I always stop to evaluate my life. Whether in my personal life, relationships, or whether it is something I am doing at the moment. This semester and right before, I worried that teaching and college wasn't for me. I worried if I knew I was destined to fail, why try? I had to learn to look inward and realize that it was my insecurities telling me that I am not worth it. I am not worth all the victories I could achieve if I applied myself. I had to look deep within myself and pull out this unlocked ability to work hard and achieve good. I have achieved an award scholarship and have taught children in the community I grew up in -- knowing and seeing myself succeed makes me want to try even harder. Becoming the teacher I have always needed is what is pushing me, knowing that I will have a lasting impact on future generations, and knowing I can achieve greater things through different people makes me feel and know that teaching is right for me.

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The Multicultural History of American Education 

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The Multicultural History of American Education 

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Purpose of America's School and Current Reform Movement

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Purpose of America's School and Current Reform Movement

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"As you enter your first classroom as a new teacher, all those empty chairs staring at you can be intimidating. Even more so when they are occupied by animated youngsters. You may feel as though you are alone. But you are not alone. First-year teachers report that they gain a great deal from discussions with fellow teachers, actual teaching experiences, and the help of mentors in the classroom. 21 You have colleagues who can offer you advice and insights and are more often than not happy to help." (page 17)

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"As you enter your first classroom as a new teacher, all those empty chairs staring at you can be intimidating. Even more so when they are occupied by animated youngsters. You may feel as though you are alone. But you are not alone. First-year teachers report that they gain a great deal from discussions with fellow teachers, actual teaching experiences, and the help of mentors in the classroom. 21 You have colleagues who can offer you advice and insights and are more often than not happy to help." (page 17)

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- I opted to use this quote because it brings me such comfort knowing that I know I will not be alone. I consider myself to be adaptable and able to go with the flow; but knowing that there will be people there to make the transition much smoother makes me so happy. Looking at my previous teacher's relationships and how they created life long bonds and were even in each other's weddings brings me so much joy and optimism for my future in teaching.

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"...the economic situation for teachers is depressing." (page 7)

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"...the economic situation for teachers is depressing." (page 7)

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- I know that weighing the pros and cons now are my best bet. Knowing what I am not going into something so blind brings me confidence that nothing will surprise me. I know that life may get in the way, and that are things that you cannot plan on -- but all I can do right now is be this change I want to be in the world. I want to go into teaching for the heart and the impact. Not the money. This is why I chose this quote.

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"English Language Learners typically work to master their new language of English as well as academic content, not an easy task. Some schools and states emphasize quick acquisition of English, whereas others work to maintain the first language along with mastering English."  (page 69)

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"English Language Learners typically work to master their new language of English as well as academic content, not an easy task. Some schools and states emphasize quick acquisition of English, whereas others work to maintain the first language along with mastering English."  (page 69)

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- Speaking on behalf of my father, who is native Puerto Rican, when he came into the NYS schooling system, he had nether. My father was dropped into classes where he has forced to pick up the language with no additional help. He has held back three times before he was able to pass the fifth grade, and even then he had little to no help. I say this to highlight the efforts that are now put in place to help immigrants where English might not be their first language. And while, we aren't yet there (at full and easier transitions), we have defiantly come a long way. That is why I chose this as my quote.

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"Here’s another subtle bias: Students of color are more likely to be reprimanded for subjective offenses not in the school code of conduct (insubordination, excessive noise, disrespect, and the like)." (page 62)

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"Here’s another subtle bias: Students of color are more likely to be reprimanded for subjective offenses not in the school code of conduct (insubordination, excessive noise, disrespect, and the like)." (page 62)

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- I had learned this year that there is an over-representation of black and brown boys when it comes to behavioral disabilities. Meaning, there is an unspoken bias when it comes to disciplining them, in this case, in an educational setting. Simply meaning this: black and brown boys (speaking in majority terms) are more likely to be punish more often; therefore, more harshly; and they are more likely to miss their education and be held back a grade. Connecting this to my father's case, the natural/subtle bias against my father, the fact that he wasn't fluent in English, and the no additional help kept the odds stacked against him all of his educational life.

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"It’s clear from these discussions by Supreme Court justices, as well as discussions at the state and local levels, LGBTQIA+ issues for students and teachers are on people’s minds. In the years ahead, gender identities will continue to touch the heart of K–12 schools, influencing instruction, teacher language, curriculum, school practices, and policies, much as the concept of gender discrimination did almost half a century ago."  (page 68)

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"It’s clear from these discussions by Supreme Court justices, as well as discussions at the state and local levels, LGBTQIA+ issues for students and teachers are on people’s minds. In the years ahead, gender identities will continue to touch the heart of K–12 schools, influencing instruction, teacher language, curriculum, school practices, and policies, much as the concept of gender discrimination did almost half a century ago."  (page 68)

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- I find it important to be able to teach identity to our younger generations. Creating a safe-space for not myself as a teacher but also any children who may not have the ability to express themselves outside of school. Research has shown time and time again and expression and identity and imperative in a classroom for their own success. As the quote above this shows, the talk of gender/discrimination is not a new topic; and yet it is still considered taboo in many parts of the nation. As a future-teacher, I want to shape the world I wished to have grown up in -- I want to be the positive role model and representation for these students.

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"For attendance at exclusive schools, such as Boston Latin Grammar, or at college, wealth was critical. The least desirable educational and apprenticeship opportunities were left to the poor." (page 133)

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"For attendance at exclusive schools, such as Boston Latin Grammar, or at college, wealth was critical. The least desirable educational and apprenticeship opportunities were left to the poor." (page 133)

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When I first read this it really stuck out to me. The paragraph continues and says these schools were mostly for rich white boys, and even though the Quakers had a school for people of color, but majority of the school's percentages broke down to poor white and black boys. As a woman of color who came from a lower social economic status (in comparison to many of my peers) these sorts of norms and "exclusiveness" still remain and impact my life even now. I thought that was interesting and was worth talking about.

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"Mann emphasized practical subjects useful to children and to adult society, rather than the mastery of Greek and Latin. " (page 138)

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"Mann emphasized practical subjects useful to children and to adult society, rather than the mastery of Greek and Latin. " (page 138)

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I found this extremely interesting because in history I learned these last few years that Horace Mann is accredited to the reason that both Greek and Latin are now considered. That unless you are a native to the areas that those languages are commonly spoken, it is extremely hard to learn then find someone who also speaks that language. Of course, more Latin than Greek.

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"Indian boarding schools were established to assimilate young Native Americans into the dominant European American values: veneration of property, individual competition, European-style domesticity, toil, and European standards of dress. Many Native Americans refused to send their children to reservation schools. Arrest and kidnapping were common practices in forcing Native American children to attend. Rations were often withheld from parents as a means of compelling them to send their children to school." (page 138)

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"Indian boarding schools were established to assimilate young Native Americans into the dominant European American values: veneration of property, individual competition, European-style domesticity, toil, and European standards of dress. Many Native Americans refused to send their children to reservation schools. Arrest and kidnapping were common practices in forcing Native American children to attend. Rations were often withheld from parents as a means of compelling them to send their children to school." (page 138)

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The way we talk about the forced assimilation of Native American children and "unlearning their savage ways" are spoken like they are in the much distant past. The very sad truth is that this ignorance is fueling kidnapping, abuse, rape, and torture for Native American children. In fact, in Canada over 3,200 unmarked graves were found behind one (1) school alone. This was found as late as 1998 and there are still ongoing excavations on mark and marked graves.

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"Are schools meant to prepare students for college, vocation, or high scores on standardized tests? Are schools also responsible for helping students develop effective interpersonal relationships, patriotism, acculturation, morality, social mobility, or social activism? And are these diverse purposes counterproductive?" (page 269)

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"Are schools meant to prepare students for college, vocation, or high scores on standardized tests? Are schools also responsible for helping students develop effective interpersonal relationships, patriotism, acculturation, morality, social mobility, or social activism? And are these diverse purposes counterproductive?" (page 269)

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The definition of culture reads: "the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group." or otherwise shared norms we all follow and are widely accepted. I think we can all agree that school when it was first created does not reflect our current schools and even our nation. America (and of course other parts of the world) is going through a culture reset. We see this through new laws and different protections and such. I think that schools should follow and move from more "traditional" education to one that reflects our current world.

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"Ethical Personal Development. Schools should focus on making students more honest, ethical, kind, and compassionate. The disturbing degree of white-collar crime, business and political corruption, and cheating in and beyond school speaks to the need of stronger ethics in our nation. This includes each of us learning to make responsible decisions in our daily lives, like avoiding products made by exploited children overseas. Being an ethical person is the most important goal any school can have." (page 272)

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"Ethical Personal Development. Schools should focus on making students more honest, ethical, kind, and compassionate. The disturbing degree of white-collar crime, business and political corruption, and cheating in and beyond school speaks to the need of stronger ethics in our nation. This includes each of us learning to make responsible decisions in our daily lives, like avoiding products made by exploited children overseas. Being an ethical person is the most important goal any school can have." (page 272)

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I think most if not all of us agree that the thing people lack the most is empathy and second compassion. I think by implementing these morals we can do these gradual steps towards the better world we are either directly or indirectly begging for. For these situations, these old keys don't open these new doors. By aiding our younger generations towards this new world, we can *help*. I think we are so desensitized towards everything: war, homicide, famine, genocide, antisemitism, racism, hate crimes; unfortunately I can continue keep going. We should be teaching our children empathy! That these things shouldn't be happening and that we (WE) can fix this vitriolic parasite of hate.

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"Global Knowledge. As many other countries do, our schools advance a U.S. view of history, values, self-interests, and culture. Students learn little about the history, geography, language, and culture of other countries—or of our own cultural diversity. For students to thrive in our ever-more-connected world, today’s schools must create multilingual global citizens who thrive by knowing and appreciating wider horizons of cultures, histories, and values." (page 272)

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"Global Knowledge. As many other countries do, our schools advance a U.S. view of history, values, self-interests, and culture. Students learn little about the history, geography, language, and culture of other countries—or of our own cultural diversity. For students to thrive in our ever-more-connected world, today’s schools must create multilingual global citizens who thrive by knowing and appreciating wider horizons of cultures, histories, and values." (page 272)

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In a world where we cannot communicate we cannot cooperate. It is human nature to not like what we don't understand - as unfortunate that is to say it is the harsh truth. I personally think that, yes, our main common subjects (English, Math, Social Studies, and Science) are important to know and to understand. But the heavy stress applied through America's common core is overdone. Whether in blue or white collared jobs, you will come across people who won't speak the same language, eat the same food, or even have the same religion as you. I find it so important to coexist. And so while racism is and can be taught - empathy, compassion, and love can be too. I think that should be human nature.

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"The teacher I remember was charismatic. Going to his class was like attending a Broadway show. But it wasn’t just entertainment. He made me understand things. We went step-by-step in such a clear way that I never seemed to get confused—even when we discussed the most difficult subject matter." (page 352)

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"The teacher I remember was charismatic. Going to his class was like attending a Broadway show. But it wasn’t just entertainment. He made me understand things. We went step-by-step in such a clear way that I never seemed to get confused—even when we discussed the most difficult subject matter." (page 352)

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When I look into my future - my face beams with the joy of what's to come. I so badly want to be like this teacher here. I want to create a happy, safe environment. One where I know we can fail, learn, then all grow together. I want to be the teacher you come to on a bad day, to sit down and enjoy lunch with, a teacher that's involved with my school's pride, spirit, and community. I want to be this charismatic teacher so so badly.

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"A child’s misbehavior—from minor classroom disruptions to emotional outbursts to violence—is often rooted in trauma, feelings of powerlessness, or even “normal” daily events beyond a teacher’s control. Yet, teachers must understand and manage student anger and aggression" (page 358)

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"A child’s misbehavior—from minor classroom disruptions to emotional outbursts to violence—is often rooted in trauma, feelings of powerlessness, or even “normal” daily events beyond a teacher’s control. Yet, teachers must understand and manage student anger and aggression" (page 358)

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I remember my sixth grade classroom, I had a fellow classmate who was so similar to me. We were both always so confused and lost -- and in comparison to our classmates, we were always behind. He was diagnosed with both ADHD and a behavioral disability and would often show his confusion with aggression. Even through his violent outbursts, my teacher was able to connect with him. She was able to break through this wall and touch his heart. She sat with him, explained things to him in such a simple and non-condescending way.  I remember this was the year that we read Percy Jackson and we had just started reading. Before we found out that one of the main characters, Grover, was a satyr she had us guess based off of context clues. No one was able to guess but he did. Everyone laughed at him. That's when my teacher stepped in and lectured us on what bullying is and what it looked like. And how by laughing at him, we were bullying him. She put so many things into perspective and had so much heart for all of her students. I think of her as my role model.

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"Learning doesn’t have to always be so serious, nor do we or our students. Sometimes, when tensions are high, like during testing or when difficult things are happening out in the world, we need to laugh with our students." (page 358)

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"Learning doesn’t have to always be so serious, nor do we or our students. Sometimes, when tensions are high, like during testing or when difficult things are happening out in the world, we need to laugh with our students." (page 358)

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I find laughter to be healing. It truly draws people in and straightens morale. I even find myself laughing at my own mistakes - it makes me feel human and it creates such a lovely culture. Being around people who are always anxious makes *me* anxious. So I know by being able to laugh at myself just makes for a happy place for all.