b'T TR RO OP PE ER RN L 0 2 A U N N A 1 R 2 4 E V I T R A A T N V 1 R A I E 4 2 0 2 A R A N N U A LByAshleyStudent, Highland Park, Illinois, US By Alex Student, Vienna, AustriaNarrative 4 (N4) Master Practi- people from all different back- pieces of N4 into my first grade tioner, Faisal Mohyuddin, was mygrounds, and this truly has openedclassroom. I actively teach English teacher during my juniorup my world. One of the most im- my students about empathy,I first got involved with NarativeMy favorite N4 memory is prob- learned was deep listening. Be-year of high school. He introducedportant lessons I learned from N4mindfulness, kindness, and the4 (N4) when the organizationably my first N4 summit in Newcause of this, I have built amaz-the N4 story exchange to my peersis the true power of vulnerability,value of sharing stories. Thesecame to my school in 2016 to doOrleans. Having the opportunitying relationships in my adult life and me, and I absolutely fell in lovestorytelling, and empathy. N4 hasare all things I learned from N4,a story exchange. I really enjoyedto travel abroad and meet newand I have great connections with the process.truly given me a second family.and I will continue to teach suchthe connection I felt with mypeople was incredible. Everythingwith my friends. My ability to I am so grateful for the mean- I am currently a first gradelessons to my future students.classmates after our first storyabout that week still sticks withcommunicate and listen stems ingful relationships I have formedteacher in Deerfield, Illinois. Iexchange. I had been in schoolme to this day. Learning, listening,from the lessons I learned while through N4. I have connected withhave been able to bring bits andwith them for 5 years, but afterand connecting in a space thatat N4. one afternoon I felt I knew themN4 created was magical.more than I had before. The most important lesson I One of the most important lessons I learned from N4 is the true powerof vulnerability, storytelling, and empathy. N4 has truly given me asecond family. Learning, listening, and connecting in a space that N4 created was magical.24 25'