"Diva"-Beyonce The work that I’m doing is all about new concepts and pushing out innovative work, I mean it’s called the Office of Innovation for a reason. That doesn’t take away from the fact that it is the Office of Innovation in the San Diego Unified School District, which is over a century and a half years old. It feels like some sort of an inside job, being inside the building where a lot of the curriculum I am fighting to change was created. It’s interesting being in an office, very much different from high tech high classrooms. There is also an established office culture which is something that I never really considered. Of course I see classroom culture everyday, but that just seems to make more sense to me. In my specific office and the offices in general, there is a set way of interaction that was very interesting to observe and adapt to not only as a newcomer, but as a kid. I feel very thankful that all of the people I am working with value me more because of my age not in spite of it. I knew that coming in I would be working with Regina who knew me well enough to know I’m serious about my work, but I have gotten the same respect from adults who have worked alongside me. Additionally, I have received a lot of praise for my work and overall feel very respected as a teen in an adult space. Finally, I do enjoy expressing myself with the way that I dress, my hair, and makeup and I definitely find humor in the stares I get from some old ladies throughout the building.
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