Claudia Castaneda Tell Me Your Story
Childhood Home: Mexico City Population: 19 million Present Home: Kenansville, NC Population: 900 What a cultural mismatch !!
Funds of Knowledge Exposed to many cultures
Funds of Knowledge Education valued in home
Student Visa Tertiary Socialization
After Claudia’s husband finished his schooling and received his degree they returned to Mexico. Over the next 5 years they had two daughters. While in Mexico Claudia earned her certification as a fitness instructor and taught yoga and Pilates.
Education Funds of Knowledge Education highly valued
Funds of Knowledge Bilingual More Employment Opportunities
Acculturation Continuous Language Development
Following the Steps
Funds of Knowledge Strong Family Connections
Opportunities Living the American Dream
Group 1 Carol Murphy Amy Cooke, Robyn Sutton, Liz Crawford, Cindy Rhodes Fall 2011