Diversity

We live in a diverse world. The United States is literally a melting pot full of diverse people heritage and history that is important to them. As a media specialist, it is vitally important that we reach out to all of our students. To do this we must understand our community. We need to know the ethnicities, economics, education level, and the background of our community. People need to feel that they belong. Our students must believe that they belong and are understood as a unique individual.

The materials within the media center should reflect the community. By encouraging and offering information on different cultures, faiths, abilities, and traditions we are preparing our students for a diverse world. Within my daughter's class, there are several children who are disabled or classified as special needs. This has been a wonderful opportunity for her to see people her age but are a little different. She loves to explain to me that one little girl is in a wheelchair because she can't walk. She explains that several of the students take turns playing with her. She offers very detailed explanations of how she and the little girl play together. One day within my media center, I hope to create that sense of acceptance for all who enter.