The article:

Ÿ The Culturally Diverse Classroom: A Guide for ESL and Mainstream Teachers By Katie J. Brigaman

is awesome because it increases awareness of diversity in the student population. By first knowing yourself, then you can empathize with others. The article is relevant to today's student needs. It is imperative as teachers to understand EACH AND EVERY STUDENT whose life we touch.

NOBODY CARES HOW MUCH YOU KNOW UNTIL THEY KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE!!

Cheri