Out of the mouths of babes....

One of my teachers came to share an experience she had with a group of our students today in a club meeting. The students and the teacher engaged in a conversation about stereotypes and diversity. The teacher shared with me that our students did not see "color" when it came to the faculty and students at Deerpark. They discussed our No Place for Hate attitude, and they explained to the teacher how there are no tables of "color" at lunch---kids from all races and backgrounds sit together and are friends. The teacher asked some of the African American kids if it made a difference to them if their teacher was African American, and our students replied, "No, it only matters if the teacher is good and cares about us!" Our students never cease to amaze me with their wisdom. Deerpark is a special place with great kids---our future looks bright! :o)