My given name is Briana Francisco, my first language was English. When it comes to race I'm just about as white as white can get. My nationality is American, my ethnicity Maltese and English, mostly my ancestors were from Malta.
Family and just people in general are important to me. Most things you can replace, people you can't. The most important thing to me that teachers can provide for children is love. I know that is a very typical response but it is true. It encompasses compassion, true teaching for want of a child to learn everything they can, discipline when needed (even though that word is very taboo in our field), and a genuine desire for that child to find happiness and be all that they can be.
I grew up in the Bay Area. My school was celebrated as the most diverse in the district, unfortunately that led to a continues rift between two races and fighting every day. Security had to be tight. I moved up to the Sierra's just over four years ago.
My ancestors came over from Europe and settled here in California. My great-grandparents met at a Maltese bar.
I don't have any children yet, but I do work with them. I work at a preschool and an after school care program at an elementary school. Mornings we have children in the range of three to six, but then after school they can get up to age 10. Mostly kinder, lst, 2nd and 3rd though.
I love learning about different peoples cultures, they are so fascinating. It can be useful to learn about them, to better relate, to have a conversation topic or just better know a person.
I like to backpack, read, spend time with family. My favorite movie is Lagaan, (you should see it if you haven't) I like almost all types of music, and most types of books.