Tilley’s Strong Suit

Something positive that I can bring to Storytelling and Identity is support.  I want everyone to feel comfortable speaking up in the classroom and not be afraid that their ideas will be judged or criticized.  I feel that I am good at making everyone feel like their ideas matter through attentive listening and thoughtful commentary.  I am definitely more of a listener, but I am not afraid to speak up if what I have to say will help someone.  One of my biggest fears is that I will say something stupid and embarrass myself in front of my peers, so I try to do everything I can to make our class a safe place for others.  Thanks to these guidelines, I think that Storytelling is a very positive place to be, and hopefully I can help to improve that environment.