Korina Campos

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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Teach Paz

I am a fervent educator devoted to the social and emotional evolution of humanity and the health of Mother Earth.  Propelled by my passion for communication and the Spanish language, I have studied, worked and played in México, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Peru, Spain, Ecuador, Colombia, and Panamá.  I was first inspired to teach Spanish 11 years ago with the intention of bridging English and Spanish speaking communities in Northern California.  As a teacher (and a student) I have always felt uncomfortable with the power-over structure of our educational system, using rewards and punishments as motivation for "good behavior" and achievement.  I always knew that I wanted to contribute to youth in finding their calling, establish a democratic way of learning together and an environment where everyone felt comfortable to be themselves.  Needless-to-say, I have struggled with many factors along the way.  Three years ago, I learned of the practice of <a href="http://www.cnvc.org/Training/NVC-Concepts" title="Non Violent Communication (NVC)" target="_blank">Non Violent Communication (NVC)</a> and my life was changed forever.  Of all of the retreats and workshops I have since attended, I was most profoundly moved by the 2009 <a href="http://www.playinthewild.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=3&lang=en" title="Play in the Wild! International Youth Intensive" target="_blank">Play in the Wild! International Youth Intensive</a> led by Catherine Cadden, Jesse Wiens and Melanie Whitham.  I attended that summer as an intern seeking mentors whose intention was to truly connect with youth at a heart level.  My vision for right livelihood, co-creating, learning and growing with youth, was validated and nourished.  For me, practicing NVC is about deep healing, being real and cultivating compassion for myself and others.  I am hopeful that by learning how to listen deeply to myself, others and the elements, I am contributing to the remaking of society, that it may be a safe and joyful place for all humans to be human.  Currently, I am teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) in Central Virginia and I will return to Play in the Wild! as a co-leader this summer.  After that, I plan to return to California and join forces with other inspired educators whose intention is to connect with what makes them come alive and nurture that same creative expression in youth.  I am most alive in the presence of youth, dancing, singing, and being in the great outdoors.

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