“Nate Black teaches Latinos in Action (LIA), a service learning/planning for success class, at Granger High School, and if you were to walk through the Commons Area any day after school, you’d see him supervising Folklorico (Latino Dance Team) until 5:00 pm. Mr. Black is so committed to his students and creating a place where they feel they belong and can thrive, that he supervises activities like Folklorico, service activities, fieldtrips, etc., before and after school without any compensation (other than his students’ successes and smiles). Mr. Black believes that all students deserve to feel accepted and respected and plans his class, and his time, to help achieve this.
Mr. Black’s dedication to creating an inclusive class/environment is further evidenced by his classroom. He proudly displays student work, cultural decor, etc. His classroom is truly inviting and is set up in a way that encourages collaboration and teamwork among everybody.
Mr. Black doesn’t just teach service learning – he lives it. He spent a month this summer volunteering at an animal rescue in Mexico. He also volunteers at local animal shelters, alongside his students, during the school year…