Blog Two

I have been at Los Arboles Middle School (LAMS) for two weeks now. When I first arrived I couldn't help but to compare this middle school with my own. There are garden beds scattered throughout the school as well as a site for solar panels and an outdoor classroom (that is not for track and field). I was warmly welcomed by the students and the LAMS staff. I was excited when we conducted the scavenger hunt to learn much more about the school dynamic. One of the CSUMB students that was in my group, Nick, was actually a past LAMS student. It was interesting to hear the changes that have taken in place. Hearing Nick’s past experience at LAMS serves as an encouragement to me. The work that we put in our projects will not go to waste and have the potential of being seen by future LAMS students.

For this capstone, I have realized that leadership skills are very important to have. It is very awkward when we are with the students and have that silent pause waiting for someone to speak up. I hope that as time goes on, we all feel more comfortable to avoid the uncomfortable silence.