Education is such a noble profession, its a wonderful way to serve.
Writing really evokes empathy in a way very few things can do.
Don't let the actions of a few determine the way you feel about an entire group. Remember, not all German's were Nazis.
I have always been taught to be proud of being Latina, proud of being Mexican, and I was. I was probably more proud of being a "label" than of being a human being, that's the way most of us were taught.
Ruining is a gift .. it's the way of changing.