This teacher uses more than books to teach her students English, she has Diversity Parties so they can learn about each others' cultures too. - - Donna Poisl
BY LAURIE LEVOY • STAFF WRITER
GREEN BROOK — A township teacher who helps immigrant children learn English says her classes offer more than vocabulary instruction.
"It's about creating a bond with the children and adults, and giving them a comfort level with our culture," said Helene Beck. It's also about breaking barriers."
One such way to do that is with Diversity Parties that she holds for the youngsters in her classes to celebrate year-end academic successes as well as cultural interaction.
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