OMG Ms. Hamilton's Class

So I went on Thursday to Jordan High to meet with Ms Hamilton to talk about a schedule and planning curiculum etc. After we talked, I went to observe the class. 

They were finishing up a 3 part  memior project.  There were a handful of presentations that still needd to be done.

The first student goes in front of the class to present  her collage. Before she gets one word out, she bursts into tears. Most of the presentations were intimate, difficult details of their lives of the life of someone they love. I was taken aback and addressed the class for their courage and wonderful work. I shared some of my experiences with the class as well just to imply that I could definately relate to them.

Many of the students wanted to talk about things that were going on in the community. They told stories about a male student who has 2 girls pregnant at the same time. 4 young people that were either current or previous students have been murdered in the past few weeks.

HEAVY DUTY STUFF!!!!

As I waited for Ms Hamilton I saw young girls be searched and patted down before they could enter the school.

Although this is all very intese, I am glad that I get to be with such a great group of young people and look forward to making art with them.