Identity In The Classroom

The specific student I interviewed seemed very nervous before I began the interview process. She shifted in her seat and glanced from side to side away from the table we were sitting at in the library. Before I began the interview, I reassured with her that she had nothing to worry about because I would use a pseudonym to protect her identity after the interview was over. My reassurance calmed the student down a little as I progressed into the first couple of questions. First, I introduced myself and received her name; which will be "Sally" in this paragraph. Sally explained to me that she lives in a house with three younger step siblings and her mother and father. Before arriving at Southwestern Middle School, she clarified that she went to
"We should be able to try out soon!" Sally clarified to me as her face lit up while explaining her motivation to get involved in school. She also explained that she enjoys being part of these clubs in school because she is able to achieve a difference inside the school community. Outside of school, Sally prefers to experience activities outdoors; she clarified that she is more of a sporty girl but also enjoys going to the mall and having sleepovers with her three best friends. Her friends enjoy the same things as Sally does and they love to pass the time together. Sally's success and achievement in sports motivates her to consider a future career in sports. She also explained to me that she would not mind to work with babies either. These future goals follow Sally's strengths and background of her life. I hope in the future Sally continues to work on the subjects that frustrate her; English could become her favorite subject in a couple of years if she continues to put effort into it. Hopefully, Sally will encounter another teacher who will help her develop interests in more school subjects, similar to Ms.