I have always been taught to be proud of being Latina, proud of being Mexican, and I was. I was probably more proud of being a "label" than of being a human being, that's the way most of us were taught.
Education is such a noble profession, its a wonderful way to serve.
Writing really evokes empathy in a way very few things can do.
Society just doesn't care about young people anymore, even if we are the future.
Remember not all Germans were Nazis.
I am a teacher born and bred, and I believe in the advocacy of teachers. It's a calling. We want our students to feel impassioned and empowered.