F1338C - Global Expressions of Gratitude
1 Session | Registration opens 9/24/2025 10:00 AM MST (Arizona)
Gratitude is a universal human emotion, yet every culture expresses it in unique and beautiful ways. This class explores how different communities around the world practice gratitude—through rituals, language, food, and seasonal celebrations. Participants will gain a deeper appreciation of global perspectives and be invited to reflect on their own gratitude traditions, past and present.
Kyle Messner
Kyle Ann Messner, has a PhD in Curriculum Instruction with an emphasis in Bilingual Education and a MEd in Special Education. She has taught at Appalachian State University and Arizona State University for a total of 25 years. Kyle is a linguist who speaks and has taught multiple languages. She has studied in Germany, France and England. She lived in Colombia where she taught using Spanish and English in a private bilingual school. She is currently the president of New Adventures.