My Culture, My Experiences, My Life

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My Culture, My Experiences, My Life

• A Look At The Ethno Cultural Heritage of L. Lucky
  Desravines
• Dr. Michael C. Ross - Professor
  Education 2201/10

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Whos That Guy?

• A human being
• A proud Haitian-American
• A descendant of Africa
• A true southerner islander
• A believer in god
• A city boy
• An educated man
• Advantages of being from Haiti
• - Speak two languages
• - Strong work ethic
• Disadvantage of being from Haiti
• - Treated unfairly by the American government

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The Desravines Paradigm

• Family from Port-au-Prince, Haiti
• Positive caring people
• Raised by both parents (A blessing)
• Parents are not college educated
• Both parents are true survivors
• Spiritually wealthy
• Nine siblings
• Taught to love everyone

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My Experience With Diversity

• Raised in a multi-cultural city (Miami, FL)
• Had many multi-cultural friends (Hispanics,
  Asians, Caucasians)
• Majority of elementary junior high teachers
  were Hispanics
• Attended a predominately Black high school
• Attended a predominately
• Caucasian church
• Exposed to a wide variety of cultures at KSU

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Freedom of Choice

• Worked with men women who were gay or lesbians
• It is the individuals choice on whom and what
  gender they choose to date
• It is not up to man to criticize or judge, it is
  all up to god to make the final judgment

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I Am I Am Not

• Your Stereotypical Man
• Sports Addict
• Love debating
• ESPN fanatic
• Not Your Stereotypical Man
• Have a passion for cooking
• Have a strong love for clothes
• Love to shop
• Enjoy classical music

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My Experiences, My Family My God Have Made Me

• Strong
• Confident
• Caring
• Dependant Upon
• Passionate for all people
• Open minded
• Color blind to people
• Understanding
• Relentless
• Supportive

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I Love Myself, They Love Me

• Perception of Self
• God fearing
• Strong minded
• Passionate
• Inspiring
• Debonair
• How I Am Perceived To Be
• Fun
• Caring
• Gentleman
• Confident
• Giving

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Teaching, Motivating, Inspiring Diverse Students

• My Strengths...
• Passion to serve
• Ability to connect with all people
• Believe in giving opportunity
• Diverse upbringing
• My Weakness...
• Speaking only English and Creole (Not Spanish)
• Get angry with lazy parents
• Want sudden change
• Lack of experience in teaching diversity

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In Conclusion

• Together We Can Change The World