Back in October, I had the fortune to meet Kimberly Mitchell in-person at the Crafting Inquiry Conference in Portland, Oregon. At the time, she asked if I would like to be an Inquiry Spotlight for her newsletter. Of course, I immediately agreed and went on my merry way. The journey of writing my spotlight was revelatory. Many feelings and ideas had been percolating for some time, but the spotlight allowed me to express them more fully.
I've often wondered what has triggered this kindness factor. This past year, it all came together, when I learned from my father that I didn't speak English until I moved to the US at 41/2 years old. It all clicked into place. This explains the reason that I naturally gravitate towards children with learning and language difficulties, because I was one. Another thing that clicked in my mind was the reason I was such an introverted child all throughout school and life until I turned 22. I was a selective mute. I only knew one language and it wasn't accepted in the new country that I moved to, so I became quiet.
I recently reconnected with Cathy on Facebook and we've had a long chat about life, challenges, and our relationship. It was like no time had passed and I was speaking to a long lost kindred spirit. One day, you will have the same encounter with a student you have touched. Let the experience wash over you and take it all in. To find my inquiry spotlight, look for this picture. Eek! I can't believe that's my face on Kimberly Mitchell's website. I'm must be living the best life.
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