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Interview:
Mirror Lake
Elementary
Mirror Lake Welcomes Diversity
An Interview with Gigi McIntyre
Think about the stories you read as a child: fairy tales, fables, myths... Go deep into your memories and reflect on
how these stories made you feel. Did they provide some moments of escape? Could you relate to the characters?
What did you learn? The written word teaches us about our deepest aspirations. Stories connect us to our humanity.
They can inspire change and impact a community. Welcoming Schools, a project of the Human Rights Campaign
(HRC) foundation, understand the power that narratives have on students. Their approach is simple and focuses on
three areas: embracing family divers ] K]