It was nice because at home we could discuss what we did in class, so it benefitted a lot. Mr. and Mrs. Nieves said also that there was no temptation for competition. There were no drawbacks and there wasn't much of desire for competition. We encouraged each other. There were, however, occasions when they made a conscious effort to work separately by avoiding the same study and work groups.
Education is an individual thing.
Edalia, who has always wanted to be a teacher, said she received a thorough education from the UVI education division, one that prepared her adequately for her student teaching experience with the alternative education class at Claude O. Markoe Elementary School. I felt if I could get through that challenge with that class, I could do anything. When you're through, you feel you accomplished something.