Claudia Castaneda

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Childhood Home: Mexico CityPopulation: 19 million

Present Home: Kenansville, NCPopulation: 900

What a cultural mismatch!!

Funds of Knowledge Exposed to many cultures

Funds of Knowledge Education valued in home

Student Visa

Tertiary Socialization

After Claudia’s husband finished his schooling and received his degree they returned to Mexico.

Over the next 5 years they had two daughters.

While in Mexico Claudia earned her certification as a fitness instructor and taught yoga and Pilates.

Education

Funds of KnowledgeEducation highly valued

Funds of Knowledge Bilingual

More Employment Opportunities

Acculturation

Continuous Language Development

2013 Following the Steps

Funds of KnowledgeStrong Family Connections

Opportunities

Living the American Dream

Group 1

Carol Murphy

Amy Cooke, Robyn Sutton, Liz Crawford, Cindy Rhodes

Fall 2011