What My Students Taught Me – Houston Public Media

Lotus Hoey teaches English as a second language at Pershing Middle School in Southwest Houston. She said she learned from her student Emiliano Campos not to take students' attitudes and behavior personally. This year, Emiliano has returned to her classroom as a teacher's assistant.

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The Student Who Taught Me Not to Take It Personally

Posted on October 29, 2018 · Lotus Hoey usually finds an easy connection with her students learning English, but not last fall, when one student pushed back on her instruction.

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The Student Who Taught Me Not to Take It Personally

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