Nancy's Blogs

 In Chapter two of the broken Model written by Khan he argues as a society we should be questions why we do things the way we do. More specifically he talks about how our school system came to be. He raises many questions that make me think of my own experiences in the school as a child. As well as someone who wants to go back to schools to be a teacher.  One of my strongest reasons to be a teacher is because of my experience as a student. When I was in fifth grade, I had to be in a specific reading group. The group was based on a reading test we had taken prior. Where the counted how fast. how many words per minute and also the way you pronounce the words etc.  I remember the whole class was reading a book that was very interesting at the time. It was called Ezperanza rising. I wanted to read that book with them, but I was told no. I was not at the level to read it. I was so upset, and I remember crying because while everyone was reading that book, I had to read a differ...

 In the book Privilege, Power, and Differences written by Johnson he brings to light that there are so many injustices and problems in our society. He explains the issues at hand, come from differences. Weather it is different race, gender, sexuality, etc. The differences lead to power and privilege to a certain group. This has been set in place from our very own history. As he explores the issues his main argument is that we can all become a part of that solution if we did our part in being opened minded. He states, "Allows us to see not only where the trouble comes from, but how we as individuals are connected to it, which is the only thing that gives us potential to make a difference." this quote expresses his intentions to not talk about the past, but to look to our future in what we can do. One of the biggest points in we can do is truly reflect and think about our personal privilege. There are an exercise Johnson leaves for us to do. The diversity wheel is there for us ...

My name is Nancy Martinez. I am Mexican American. I come from a big family that I am close with. I have five siblings. My older brother is a United States Marine. My sister is in college with me right now to be a nurse. Then I have three younger siblings. One is in high school. One is in middle school, and my youngest brother is in elementary school. I love them all dearly. I am a waitress at a Mexican restaurant in Pawtucket. I have been in the restaurant industry for about three years. First as a hostess and then I became a waitress. A hobby I enjoy is hiking. I have been to a couple of very memorable hiking spots. Some in New Hampshire I even hiked the Grand Canyon for five days and I had so much fun. In school I am majoring in Early Education. I want to become a teacher because I believe kids are the most impressionable and need the most help and attention. I am excited to be in college and look forward to all I learn... :)