The School Experience
Being a Mexican-American Student of
Immigrant Parents
An Oral History Presentation
By
Elementary Team II
Liliana Mendoza
•6th grade student
•11 years old
•Born in North Carolina
•Parents immigrated as teenagers
•Favorite subject is band
•Proud of being Mexican-American and knowing two languages
Daniel Real
•12 years old
•6th grade student
• Born in North Carolina
•Parents immigrated as teenagers
•Favorite subject is band
•Proud of being Mexican-American and knowing two languages
Starting Out
When starting school in kindergarten, I felt alone……
It Gets Better
Parents Immigrated as Teens
Interpreting for parents
Moms as CLD Students
Picture Credits
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