I do recall students that have nicknames given and it was similar to the Hollywood story of a shortened version. I was usually into the shortened name because it was obviously much easier to say. I didn’t think it was a big deal, but I also think it depends on the kid. Seemed like very often, they were good with it, but I do respect the actual full student names. I like the tools she suggests or being humble & ask and to write it down phonetically next to the actual name to practice.
