My name is Emily Haacke . I am a primary school teacher and currently teach a first grade class with children from very different cultural and social backgrounds. In this role, I encounter my own prejudices every day, but I also realize where my values and boundaries lie.
Openness is a value that guides me in life.It's important to me to approach other people and lifestyles with an open mind and curiosity. Life isn't a pre-made to-do list. That's why I think it's important to acknowledge that everyone has their own reality and way of life – and that no one is better or right than another.
Humility is a value that constantly challenges me.Humility and the art of not taking oneself too seriously – that challenges me regularly.
Solidarity is a value that our society should embrace more.So many people are lonely today because everyone lives alone in their own apartment, pursuing their individual dreams. The fact that different generations of a family often no longer live together, in particular, leads to young parents feeling overwhelmed and the older generation experiencing loneliness. I believe our entire society would be better off if families stuck together more closely.
