Ms. Lam's little Educator Journal

 Kaewai Elementary got negative reputation in Hawaii because it is surrounded by three low-income housing neigborhood and we must leave the campus by 5:30pm. It is also known as the "ghetto" area with gangs. My mentors and colleagues first worried that I won't be able to adjust because I used to teach at Hokulani. Personally, teaching is never an easy job so it doesn't matter what school I am teaching at. As a matter of fact, I am thankful I got the experience of teaching at both opposite extreme demographic schools. I love challenges. Being open-minded and willing to work out of my comfort zone area allows me to learn and grow.