{"id":562,"date":"2017-02-17T07:28:35","date_gmt":"2017-02-17T12:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.crystalmyerswrites.com\/?p=562"},"modified":"2017-02-17T07:28:35","modified_gmt":"2017-02-17T12:28:35","slug":"hidden-figure-erica-sutton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.crystalmyerswrites.com\/?p=562","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Figure: Erica Sutton"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ERICA<\/p>\n

Hidden Figure: Erica Sutton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crystal: Who is Erica Sutton? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica:<\/strong> Erica Sutton is an educator and life coach. A leader working towards greatness in all aspects of her life and all those she encounters.<\/em><\/p>\n

Crystal: How long have you been a teacher and what subject do you teach?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica:<\/strong> I have been a teacher for 13 years. Currently I teach math and social studies but I\u2019ve taught all k-5 subject matters.<\/em><\/p>\n

Crystal: What do you love about what you do?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica:<\/strong> I love that each year I have 180 days to influence the future to be great and inspire others.<\/em><\/p>\n

Crystal: What does success look like in your classroom?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica:<\/strong> In my classroom, success looks like students being ok to not be right as they understand how important their voice and thoughts are. I help them find success in believing that what they think is valued.<\/em><\/p>\n

Crystal: How do you inspire students to do their best?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica: <\/strong>I give my best to inspire students to do the same.<\/em><\/p>\n

Crystal: What do you want students to say about your classroom when they leave?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica: <\/strong>I want students to say that they aren\u2019t afraid to voice their thoughts because they were always encouraged to express that right.<\/em><\/p>\n

Crystal: If you could share one piece of advice for aspiring teachers, what would it be?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica:<\/strong> Get to know your students, experience them outside of school, form a connection with their parents, and always let them know that even after they leave your class they can always come to you for help.<\/em><\/p>\n

Crystal: As a teacher, how did Hidden Figures inspire you? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica:<\/strong> It inspired me because so often people are impressed with my work in the classroom, but are not always supportive of my career goals. I was inspired to work even harder towards my career goals because you cannot contain greatness forever when it\u2019s what is needed to make the difference.<\/em><\/p>\n

Crystal: Did you know the Hidden Figures story prior to the movie? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica:<\/strong> No, I didn\u2019t.<\/em><\/p>\n

Crystal: What do you think of the concept of human computers? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica:<\/strong> The things we use most often, such as cars and the transportation systems, were all created before computers. The human mind puts these things to work and I think that it is truly a gift to be so talented.<\/em><\/p>\n

Crystal: Who is your Hidden Figure\/mentor?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica:<\/strong> Honestly, struggle is the concept that drives me. Experiencing so much of it as a child giving less than my best was never an option.<\/em><\/p>\n

Crystal: What is your favorite quote?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica:<\/strong> \u201cAlways see your dreams through\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Crystal: How do you define success? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica:<\/strong> For me, success is defined by the comfort one finds in the work they do. When you have reached success, work isn\u2019t difficult; happiness isn\u2019t hard to obtain; and peace is always seen in your smile.<\/em><\/p>\n

Crystal: What is your favorite book? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica: <\/strong>My favorite book is \u201cThe Dream Keeper and Other Poems\u201d by Langston Hughes.<\/em><\/p>\n

Crystal: What words of inspiration can you leave the audience? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica: <\/strong>Value who you are even when people are not cheering or praising the good you do. Continue to do things with a kind heart, grace, and pride.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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