issues of diversity and multiculturalism in preschool education: A reader's theatre, The

Multicultural Education, Fall 2001 by Christian, Karen M

Student: "So...

be your name Buxbaum

or Bixby or Bray

or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O'Shea,

you're off to Great Places.

Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting.

So... get on your way!" (Seuss).

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By Karen M. Christian

Karen M. Christian is a teacher in the City of Royal Oak School District, Royal Oak, Michigan and a candidate for a master's degree in Curriculum at Michigan State University.

This manuscript was completed in partial satisfaction of requirements for a curricular issues course taught by Susan Finley.

The author thanks Dr. Finley for her encouragement.