Working with refugees inspired me to become a teacher. Here’s why listening and learning are an essential part of teaching

Daniella Bass has extensive experience working with refugees, and became an ESOL teacher in the third-largest district in Georgia, working with students and parents from 167 countries. In this article, she offers advice about building understanding and success with students and parents, including offering high-quality, culturally relevant instruction. She cited Lexia English Language Development™ as being an integral player in literacy and language development in her district.