Graduation Speech On American School Environment

We lived in such a small, culturally varied town, there were many opportunities to overhear conversations in another language. It was mostly Spanish, but our neighborhood was situated directly in the hood, so many languages through the area speaking their own languages, such as English, Chinese, Tagalog and more. The surrounding area was also the residence of many Asians, White, Asian and African American people. I grew accustomed to hearing their language spoken, as well as knowing a lot about their culture. As you can see, I’ve been exposed to a variety of languages and situations, people and places. I hope that by furthering my knowledge of other languages, cultures, and people, I can overcome many of the prejudices that I have learned from parents, friends, or associations. I hope that one day I’ll be able to interact with people of all different races.

When I entered school my parents refused to place me in the Spanish-speaking classroom. They feared the discrimination I would face as an immigrant segregated from Americans, a complexity that they combated everyday in their lives. No matter what my parents tried, they could not shake the feeling that they did not belong here. So much so that I was forced into an English speaking class with barely any knowledge of the language. Although I was scared at first, I was an obedient student and thus able to blend in like any American child, just like my parents wanted. After a couple years, I even began to give my father basic lessons in the English language during dinnertime, explaining to him the difference between hot dog and perro caliente. Somewhere between my effortful pronunciation and accidental commentary in English, I lost him. He exclaimed that he didn't need to know English, that I knew it well enough for the entire family. As the reality hit me, my

After a 5+ years of experience in working with youth, much of my experience was spent disciplining “at risk” youth in school that a part of some of Toledo’s worst neighborhoods. As a In-School Detention Instructor at some of TPS “academic emergency” schools, my roles were to be an disciplinarian, mentor, administrator, etc., that focused on keep the bad kids out of the classroom and the good ones retained in the classroom.

Hello, I am Sadè Stanton, a 2ND grade teacher at M. Agnes Jones Elementary School. Per our conversation, the second grade team will be coming to the King Center on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 10:00am-12:30pm. This will be approximately 80 students, 5 teachers, and 10 parents. If there are any further questions, please feel free to contact me at (404) 748-2261. If you need to contact the school, the number is (404)802-3900. Thank you in advance for what I know will be an amazing experience.

Please allow me to apologize for telling your son to “stop whining” on Tuesday. My behavior was extremely inappropriate, and unprofessional. It was never my intention to belittle your son. I understand you wanting another teacher my words were hurtful and I am sorry for my actions, I spoke to the boys and they apologized. I can promise you that something like this won’t happen again. Please feel free to call me at 555 123-3467

Thomas Jefferson High School welcomes a new addition to the English department, Jennifer Stephenson. Stephenson, who student taught with former English teacher and current CCT teacher, Matthew Santambrogio, now teaches Honors Introduction to Literature (Intro to Lit) and Composition and AP Language and Composition. “Ms. Stephenson definitely has a passion about the subject,” commented Santambrogio, “she is really involved and she is really cognizant of what she is teaching.”

So … snaps fingers … wow! This is a lot of people. Well, first off, congratulations everyone; you all made it this far. Hopefully you will be able to make through this speech. According to page ten of the Chisago Lakes High School Student Handbook, all of you have earned at least 28 credits in a variety of disciplines throughout the last four years. And for those English nerds out there, I do have a properly formatted works cited page if you would like to fact-check me. Don’t worry.

A parent called me to discuss an incident that occurred on the bus. Her daughter a couple friends were going to get dropped off at her house prior to their dance lessons. Another girl, who happened to be on a behavior plan, wanted to get dropped off with them as well. The one girl refused to exit the bus at her stop, even though the girls told her they were going to dance. She began to stab her own leg with a pencil and had to be physically removed from the bus. The mom was very concerned about the girl latching onto her daughter and wanted to make sure we were doing our best to promote healthy relationships among the students. I explained the observations I had made between her daughter and the other girl, and I made sure they were not seated next to each other. I also added that other teachers seemed to be aware of the situation, but it would be best if she met with the principal to share her concerns. That way, if any additional issues arose, she could meet with him. She thanked me for speaking with her, and informed me she would be contacting the

I would have handled this situation a bit different, I would have investigated the matter and arrange a meeting between the teacher, parent, and myself for the later that day or first thing the

As a little girl in preschool, I was constantly getting in trouble for talking. The teacher would move me away from my friends, but I would end up making new friends and getting in trouble all over again. I was the type who could talk to anyone. I was not afraid of asking questions or starting conversations. Even language barriers were not a problem for me. In kindergarten, there was a boy who sat next to me in class. He did not speak any English and I did not speak any Spanish but that could not stop me. Every day I would go home and ask my mom "What does this mean" or " How do you say this?" I loved meeting new people and no obstacle could stand in my way from doing just that. Since I had such an interest in Spanish, my mother enrolled me in the dual language program when I entered the first grade. I struggled at the beginning only knowing a few Spanish phrases but I caught on very quickly. By wintertime the mothers of the other children were not only surprised that I was speaking Spanish but I had the other kids speaking English.

We the Seniors of Ms. Murray’s American Government class, in order to leave an exemplary impression on you, vow to display our utmost respect towards the teacher and fellow classmates. We will ensure that every parent is aware of how each student is treated by making sure every student’s ideas are taken into consideration. Everyday, the class will be filled with peace and happiness. We, the students, will utilize appropriate language and actions so we won’t offend anyone. The seniors will also be ready to learn everyday in class and grasp the concepts needed, not just for the sake of the course but for the future too. Ms. Murray’s class would like to initiate an opportunity for you, the parents, to come on Wednesday, September 14th, 2016 from

When I was eleven years old, my biological mother had requested I come live with her. Despite my excitement to go live with my mother, in my mind, I moved to a foreign country where I felt as if I were an alien. I moved from Eugene, Oregon with a population of mostly white Caucasians to Indio, California highly populated with the Hispanic culture. I was the minority in my neighborhood and in my school. Indio was a city full of enculturation, and the children practiced the same cultures as their parents and their parent’s parents. It was highly populated with the Hispanic culture. Everyone spoke both English and Spanish but Spanish was used most often. While I did not learn the language, I was intrigued by everything around me such as the primary religion most practiced (Catholic), the language, food, music, and the family values. The social structure of the Hispanic people was something I was not familiar with, these were very large families who cherished one another and their religion was taken serious. They valued hard work and play. I truly enjoyed living within the

Today is Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Today one of my students started acting out in class. He was so rebellious to the point that I was tempted to write him up. Every time a student made a comment in the class he replied with a smart offensive remark. I asked him two times to be mindful of what he say to others, because words hurt. He did it again and this time I decided to have a talk with him out of the classroom. I asked him was something wrong because I never seen this side of him before. He started talking about how much he misses his father and I asked if he wanted me to call him and let him know how he was acting in class. He told me he wanted to talk with his father but he didn’t want his father to know how he was acting because

Although many peoples’ most significant memories of college are those outside of the classroom, a degree is not conferred based upon such things. Rather, students’ academic performance is what determines whether students earn a degree or certificate. Academic issues were a point of concern at many institutions as incoming students often struggled with basic skills. Furthermore, international students who needed remedial English were less likely to persist (Mamiseishvili, 2012). There have been numerous issues, obstacles, and challenges that may inhibit a student’s ability to navigate the rigors of college. Much has been discussed concerning improved educational opportunities for minority and underrepresented students in

Flash forward to after a performance for the 5th graders. There is this little Latinx boy staring at me wide eyed and a teacher trying to convince to come talk to me. The thing that strikes me at first is that he looks a like I did at that age. He starts to slowly walk up. He is visibly shaking and his eyes are watering. I close the gap so that it doesn’t feel like a death march to him and this incredibly shy child just starts crying and I think I’ve done