At this time, I have not noticed, heard, or given a student a nickname because I could not pronounce their name. Hopefully I never witness it being done. The Hollywood story is heartbreaking and frustrating. To have it put into perspective that there are white actors/actresses that have tricky names that people work hard to say correctly and pronounce but just giving nicknames to others because they couldn't be bothered is difficult to hear. I think about how Quvenzhané Wallis must of felt so empowered to have the interviewer ask to pronounce her name because it is important. He then emphasizes how to say her name. I really enjoyed that short clip. We have many new students who are seeking asylum, so they do not speak english. I was very nervous because they have told me their name over and over again. I was embarrassed that it is taking me so long to know their names, but I am going to take this opportunity after listening to this and having so many new kiddos through out the school to take a little more time to learn their names properly.
