TED: How students of color confront impostor syndrome | Dena Simmons

The speaker shares her journey from growing up in a challenging Bronx neighborhood to attending a boarding school where she felt out of place. Despite achieving academic success, she struggles with imposter syndrome and critiques the education system's impact on students of color. She emphasizes the importance of creating safe and inclusive classrooms that honor students' identities.

What was one of the main concerns the narrator had during her childhood in the Bronx?

• Limited access to healthcare

• Inadequate housing conditions

• Safety due to neighborhood violence

• Lack of educational resources

What was a significant change the narrator experienced at boarding school?

• She found the academic workload overwhelming

• She was able to visit home frequently

• She felt a sense of belonging immediately

• She struggled with cultural and linguistic differences

What emotional impact does the narrator mention about students being unable to be themselves?

• It has no impact

• It causes emotional damage

• It boosts their confidence

• It makes them more resilient

How did the narrator describe her feelings of imposter syndrome?

• Feeling that her success was solely due to luck

• Feeling unqualified for her achievements

• Feeling indifferent about her success

• Feeling overconfident in her abilities

What disparity in the education system does the narrator highlight?

• Lack of funding for schools

• Inadequate teacher training

• Higher suspension rates for students of color

• Overcrowded classrooms

What percentage of books reviewed were about African-Americans, according to the narrator?

• 5%

• 10%

• 3%

• 15%

What is one approach the narrator used in her classroom to support her students?

• Focusing on standardized testing

• Strictly following the curriculum

• Limiting discussions on personal experiences

• Centering instruction on students' lives and identities

What did the narrator want her students to feel in her classroom?

• Competitive

• Proud of who they are

• Indifferent

• Anxious about their future

What does the narrator suggest is necessary for students of color in education?

• Focusing solely on academic success

• Preserving ties to their communities

• Adapting to mainstream culture

• Avoiding discussions on identity

What is the narrator's ultimate goal for her students?

• To achieve high test scores

• To conform to societal norms

• To compete with each other

• To feel supported and valued