It doesn’t matter how far you have to walk, how hard you have to work, or the obstacles you must overcome; as far as you have peace with your mind and heart, keep going and do not stop. Last year I bought a book titled “We Want to do More than Survive” by Bettina L. Love. It is an interesting […]

Dear Ms. De Los Santos: Last month, I participated in a professional learning experience with LUTE-STEM at Lehman College. I learned a lot about Multimodal Literacy, Habits of Mind, the Descriptive Review of a Child Protocol, and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy.  There was a lot to think about and consider about how to apply in the classroom, and in this letter, […]

Stacy Sophie  Background: Stacy is a Spanish descendent, sweet and sometimes energetic six years old girl, who passed to second grade. Stacy is the older child of three. Shelsy, a four-year-old, and Noah, who is the house newborn, are her siblings. Stacy has been raised by a single mother. However, her mother moves in with her third boyfriend, who is Stacy’s […]

In the United States, I learned how to think flexibly to respect individuals’ ideas. It is essential to listen to and value other people’s opinions. I try to be open-minded; so I can learn from others. At the same time, I try to put my feet in other people’s shoes while considering why they behave or express themselves the way […]