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Wow!

From: Lynne Shields
Date: 08 Oct 2008
Time: 20:11:54 -0500
Remote Name: 76.215.118.209

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Pamela, I am so thankful that you shared your story on this conference. As I got to the part where you asked the students to repeat after you but not include the repetitions, I was so impressed at the way you handled the situation, being honest and open and behaving with the expectation that the students would honor your wishes...and they all met those expectations. That must have felt fantastic. At the end of your paper, I was truly stunned, though perhaps not as much as you were at the time, to read how the administrator reacted to your having stuttered on some of the student names as you announced the scholarship recipients. I cannot imagine having said to him what you said in response, and I stand and applaud your courage in the face of his total failure to recognize and acknowledge your contribution to the evening. I think you've inspired everyone who has read your paper. You are finding the power that you have within you to advocate for yourself in such a positive way. Regards, Lynne


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