I almost didn't go to this workshop, and I'm so so so glad that I got over myself and went. I have learned so much! Even though I'm not sure where I fall, I heard characteristics about myself that I didn't realize are more or less universal. I didn't know a significant portion of people, for example, have an internal critic that can be utterly paralyzing. I just assumed I am close to mentally ill and need to do more work on myself. (As I'm writing this, I think I'm figuring out my number!)
I wish I had had this training before I worked at the alternative school; I think it would have enabled me to understand my students better from a more compassionate frame of mind. Yes, I will be able to use it at my new school, but those alternative kids need an understanding adult in a bad way.
On an even more personal notes, Suzanne was born in Texas, has a thick accent, says "ya'll", calls people "Darlin'", understands the importance of the Red River Rivalry (and knows which team to root for), went to SMU like my father and a smattering of cousins, and she and her husband live in Dallas near where my family is. Joe is an Italian former Catholic, similar to my family (though the Italian men in my family cannot sing AT all, unlike Joe!). I felt comfortable and at home and homesick by the end of the day.
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