I am extremely priviliged and life has rarely been a struggle. I don't think I have ever considered myself marginalized. In our classrooms, children who do not struggle academically are privileged. Children who come from homes that are enconomically and emotionally unstable are often the children who struggle with their education, and struggle socially. I think our school works really hard to support the needs of these children while in school. However, I also see how these children are treated differently by some staff and students and do become marginalized. I am drawn to the children who are marginalized. I want to show them my support. I want to show them that they are important. I want to put my effort into helping them close the gap in their education. I want to support them emotionally and help them socially. It is what has made me a better teacher.
