Its more than you think!

Working with the students at Mrs. Deleon's class has been great. I have continued to volunteer here because it really does address the issue of inequality. These teachers have made a big difference to this school, I believe, because they have changed the lives of many students by educating them so they can become independent and one become something just like the many of us have the opportunity to do so.

During these few weeks, we have played basketball and that was really fun again and we have also continued to draw and such. This time that we went, Cosmo and Sheena drew for us which was really sweet. I take my camera frequently, so I am able to take pictures and the times that I do take it, the students seem to like pictures and every time that I take the picture, I show them and Sheena or some other student will say, " That's nice!" or some other complements along with the other students. Another experience that I got was that we went recycling with the students to the lower Eggers building and we had fun because we helped recycle! Recycling gives them a benefit because it helps them pay off expenses for the students such as food and other fun stuff and this school is generous enough to let them keep the money, which is great.  The amazing part of these students is that they are always enthusiastic to see another husky and they are happy to see that someone comes to visit and they get excited. The one thing that I have noticed is that as much as the students are sensitive to some things, you can also cheer them up quickly. For example, Cosmo was crying and me and maria did not know why, so maria asked and she did not answer, but as soon as Mrs. Deleon told her to cheer up, she thought for a moment, stop crying and started to laugh. I thought about this and I thought of it as a gift that was given to her, and that was a great gift. As much as we many not think about these students, there more than what is set for them as a stereotype.


These experiences that I have had with these students are wonderful, not only have they taught me moral lessons, but a lesson to not judge others, to not look at people thinking they do not have the same opportunities as you. Honestly, I believe that more huskies should go and visit because the love that you get from them is just unforgettable.

Jessie, Alxea and Bryan posing
for a picture.

All of posing, waiting for Bryan to
take the picture, we took a laugh to
admire his sweet picture taking!

Recycling with Shubhendu, Ethan,
and Isabel. 

I think they were trying to draw hello
kitty!

Taking a picture while allison
was not expecting it!

Isabel and Cosmo drawing Hello
Kitty, I think:)

Isabel, Alxea, Shubendu and Jessie
pose while waiting for time to fly!

Me, a paraeducator, Allison, Alxea,
Isabel, and cosmo draw with the
students:)

Allison talking with the paraeducator
about her experience, I think and
Alxea and Isabel trying to figure
out to draw Hello Kitty from
Cosmo's cute purse!

Maria posing with the picture that
Sheena drew, which was sweet
for the both of us!

Sheena drew me a picture and she is
sitting next to me. That was sweet
of her!

Isabel and Cosmo smile while, Mrs. D and
Maria talk, and Jessie and Sheena pose. 

Jessie poses with
the picture that
Cosmo drew for
her. Very Sweet
of her!

Isabel watching Cosmo draw, while Mrs.
Deleon looks at the picture and Maria
dazing and Jessie .....posing!