Posts by Allison Schuette
Strong Female Leader
“It was tough for me because I don’t like to tell people to shut up.” [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/172913027″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Hold a Conversation In addition to the questions below, please see How to use the questions for reflection. Clarifying Questions Why doesn’t the speaker want to say gender is an issue at…
Read MoreSpringboard
“I’m ok with identifying myself as a Southerner, but I wouldn’t say that that’s my identity as a whole.” [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/172912032″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions for…
Read MoreYou’ve Got To Be Able To Adapt
“It really depends on all the connections you build because belonging’s something you have to work at.” [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/172018030″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions for reflection for one…
Read MoreIt Felt Kind of Odd to Wear It
“People did a double take when I walked in… I could feel them looking at me.” [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/171843852″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions for reflection for one approach.)…
Read MoreIndiana? That’s a Foreign Land
“They live in igloos… you’re gonna freeze, and they’re not going to give you sweet tea.” [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/171842724″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions for reflection for one approach.)…
Read MoreMy Ties Are Through That
“There isn’t a single Syrian family that has not had to deal with loss in Syria…, but humanity in general should be worried.” THIS STORY INCLUDES SOME MATERIAL THAT MIGHT NOT BE SUITABLE FOR SENSITIVE LISTENERS. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/171292633″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story?…
Read MoreThe Ultra Evil Eye
“I’m used to the idea of being looked at, but I’m not used to actually being looked at.” [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/171291467″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions for reflection for…
Read MoreI’m the Only Person There
“Do people really think about diversity?” Hold a Conversation In addition to the questions below, please see How to use the questions for reflection. Clarifying Questions What experiences made the speaker feel cared for? What does the speaker mean by sun-down town, and why do you think he shares that story? What is he trying to…
Read MoreNormal Is Just the Setting on Your Dryer
“If you’re always serious about your condition, it’s not fun.” Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions for reflection for one approach.) Please email your questions to us or post them in the comment box for…
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