I found Ella's story very interesting. It was sad that she felt so intimidated by and uncomfortable around other people. It made me think about my own presence and how I may come across to other people. It is so important to make both your students and their parents feel comfortable about talking to you. If they feel as though you are more educated than them, it may cut off communication because they are embarrassed. I think that teachers need to find a way to reach these parents who may feel intimidated and make them feel as though you are equals. Only then will there be successful communication.

I also found it interesting how she said that her daughter corrected her speech a lot. I think this happens a lot in today's society, and may add to the problems that I spoke about above.