A Faint Student, a Faithful Follower

[trinasotira]

The bell was about to ring for third hour. I was filling in for a Spanish teacher, ready to start class, when a student asked to use the washroom. Ten minutes into the period, he asked to leave again, this time saying he didn’t feel well. I let him go, first checking to see if he needed the nurse. He shook his head. Thirty minutes into class, he

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[sarah_prineas]

My husband's got a bunch of grad students and postdocs, and one or two of them at any given time are Muslim. We both respect the commitment of observing Ramadan.

Thanks for this--interesting.

[trinasotira]

I'm glad there are professors like you and your husband who are cognizant of the needs of Muslims during Ramadan. Kindness spreads. :) On a side note, a list-serve post mentioned that you're speaking at NIU in March at the Children's Lit conference! Hope to see you then!

[sarah_prineas]

Yup, I'm on for the NIU conference.

So you'll be there, too? I look forward to meeting you in person!

[trinasotira]

Yeah, I'm planning on going. Was gonna check to see if I could volunteer or something--seeing that's my school and all. Can't wait!

your article

[anonymous]

Dear Trina,
Thank you so much for that enlightening article! It really puta a different perspective on Islam!

Re: your article

[trinasotira]

You are quite welcome! It's the least I could do to help spread peace. Thank you for commenting!