I really enjoyed Jane Maher's visit to our class. I thought at first it would be specifically about Mina Shaugnessy and her work. I was very interested and amazed at all the artifacts Jane Maher had brought to the classroom. I felt very apprehensive getting a glimpse into Mina Shaugnessy's life through pictures and letters she had written at first. She was a distant figure, and I felt more appreciative of her efforts for basic writing by seeing her as a human being.
Jane was hilarious and so easy to listen to. I appreciated her divulging her academic struggles and the work she's doing for non-traditional students. And I felt inspired because she works so hard for the women in prison by always fighting for their education and their right to learn. She's making a difference because she's a resource to give these women a better way of life so that they do not return to prison. Sometimes I wonder if I should stay in a tough impact school with high crime rates, but if they don't have care and support then they fail, which doesn't help society. Jane helped reinforce that I want to continue to teach students that need a lot of attention and guidance.
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