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I feel very passionate about our school pillars. I strongly believe in every one of them yet know and understand that it is an ongoing conversation. This isn’t something that comes naturally. Ok, for some it may, but for most students and faculty, this conversations needs to be not only had, but had often. I have friends that I truly feel sorry for when I hear about just how unwelcoming their campus truly is. There are rooms that they rather not visit and many rooms that rather not be visited. I am lucky to be in a school that is not caught in this stressful situation.

Right now, we are working with our middle school students in welcoming visitors in the classroom. I feel that my students are wonderful and are doing a great job but I of course want them to do better and feel more comfortable. We are often having conversations about them being the first to stick out there hand and introduce themselves. One activity that helped them become more comfortable was having a visitor at each table who they had the opportunity to interview. The students received notes from the visitors after being interviewed and they also had the opportunity to write a reflection. I know that they are continuously growing as leaders and school ambassadors.  This is a focus of mine and I would love some feedback as to how I can continue to grow with my students I this situation. I know that I absolutely love having visitors in the classroom, but I wonder if I come across as welcoming as I think I do. Sometimes it can be tough to balance answering questions from visitors and continuing with a lesson. I often wonder if I am doing a good job with this.