Who Are We?

Who are we?  Isn't that the ultimate question.  Recently as part of my masters program I have started looking at how ones culture affects their education.  How it is important as educators to make an effort to get to know your students and their backgrounds in order that you can make lessons more relevant, more interesting, more connected to your students. It's called Culturally Relevant Pedagogy.
The focus of the class is to look at ways in which we as teachers can make connections with our minority students.  But this has gotten me to think about me own unique culture.  What it is that makes me, me!

Who is Scott Wittler?
I am a white male from the Midwest.  But what is it about me that makes me stand out?  That makes me unique and different from everyone else!
1) Hard working:  Born and raised on a farm, I learned how to work hard and continue to work hard in anything I take on.  Given a task to do, I will do it promptly and without question.

2) Respectful:  I was taught to show respect to my parents, elders, and people in authority.  When my parents told me to do something, it was done without question, complaining, or whining.

3) Think before you Speak:  This characteristic does bother people, as it might appear as if I don't care, or am not listening.  However, the fact is that I listen very closely, and thus always am thinking through my thoughts before speaking.  I don't always speak the first thing that pops in my mind.  I will ponder many thoughts and options before speaking.

4) Dress for Success:  I make an effort to try and dress as best as possible, whether it be some flashy shoes or some stylish socks.

5) Loyal:  I will stick by my friends side no matter what my come.  I will be there for them, they can trust in me and trust on me.

These last 2 characteristics I think are a reason for my love of superheroes.  I imagine myself in disguise (dressed for success) ready to rescue anyone in need (loyal).

So what is it that makes you, you?