Chapter 9: Narrative of a White Middle-Class Male Principal: An Apologia

Much of current academic literature calls for stories describing success over adversity from members of racially marginalized groups. Those voices have long been suppressed. They must be heard, and I welcome them. I am a white, male, former middle school principal, ensconced in the American middle class. I know that my role group generally has been a privileged class in American culture. I know that my perceptions are filtered through this prism. I believe, however, that as individuals we endure our unique traumas, and that reflection on our resolution of these ordeals may provide insight into challenges faced by others.