Hi, my name is Ashley and this is my first time posting because it took me a minute to get familiarized with this program. I was born and raised in West Philly so coming to Kutztown was a huge transition. Despite everything that's going on back home, I personally think it's not the best place to raise a child, but seeing people so close to you with nothing motivates you to be better.
I agree with both Lu's and Rose's outlook. Lu was motivated to do good by her family but struggled in society because of language disputes(as if learning the English language isn't hard enough). Her family did alot to make sure she was literate and was able to survive in the "real world". Rose catered more to those like him. He helped people without jobs and also those with little or no income because they were usually illiterate because of their background not because of their willingness to learn. Rose is passionate about giving the opportunity of a good education to his students because he wasn't given the opportunity as a child. Both Rose and Lu have different backgrounds and experiences that make them great teachers in their own way. I believe the best teachers are the ones who went through stuggles and pulled through rather than the people who have had everything handed to them on a silver platter. The more "pull downs" the more wisdom.