Thursday, January 23, 2014

Like Going Home Again


Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting Shades Cahaba Elementary.  Not only did my girls and I attend school there, but I taught third grade for 19 years.  I was invited by my friend and fellow teacher Delaine Ragland to come and speak to her class about what it was like growing up in Birmingham during the Civil Rights Movement here in  Birmingham.  Delaine found my comments on Kids in Birmingham 1963, which is a wonderful resource for teachers and students as well.

We had a wonderful time together and her students were a terrific audience and asked some excellent questions. I'm looking forward to visiting their classroom again at the culmination of their study to see them present what they learned.

6 comments:

Stuart said...

What a great photo ! My mother was an elementary school teacher so I have an appreciation for your former job. Difficult at times but rewarding. Should I say "thanks for your service" ?!

Along These Lines ... said...

Great picture. Kids are great to photograph at that age.

Tessa~ Here there be musing said...

What an adorable photo...

How wonderful that you could give this talk. A lot of people grew up there, then. But a lot of people do not have the personal presence, to do a presentation.

Tessa~

Luis Gomez said...

Love this one Virginia.

William Kendall said...

A wonderful shot, Virginia!

Harriet said...

Great photo!