Amelia Rosetti Shares Her Native American Heritage with Third Graders at Andre Lucas Elementary School

At Andre Lucas Elementary School, one fifth grader took a step toward fostering understanding and appreciation for different cultures in her school. Amelia Rosetti, a bright and confident fifth grader, recently shared her Native American heritage with a group of curious third grade students in an inspiring presentation that left everyone in awe.

Amelia, whose family has deep roots in the Sioux Native American community, is proud of her heritage and wanted to share it with her peers. With the help of third grade teacher, Ms. Toula Phillips, Amelia arranged a special session to teach third graders about Native American traditions, history, and the importance of preserving culture.

A Personal Connection

Before beginning her presentation, Amelia took a moment to explain how her Native American roots are a big part of who she is. "My ancestors come from the Sioux tribe, and I’m really proud of that," she said. She shared with the students that many of her family members have taught her valuable lessons about their traditions, stories, and the importance of family and community. Amelia emphasized how her heritage shapes her values and how it’s important to keep learning about where we come from.

In the end, Amelia encouraged the third graders to embrace their own backgrounds and learn about the diverse cultures that make up their school community. "No matter where we come from, it’s important to celebrate who we are and learn about others, too," she said, leaving the students with an important lesson about respect, diversity, and understanding.

A Positive Impact

The third-grade team was proud of the effort and heart that Amelia put into her presentation. Amelia did a wonderful job of teaching our third graders about Native American culture. It was an eye-opening experience for everyone involved. By sharing her heritage, Amelia helped her classmates see the beauty in diversity and reminded us of all that our differences make us stronger as a community."

Amelia’s presentation wasn’t just an opportunity to learn about Native American culture—it was a chance for the students to build empathy, respect, and appreciation for the rich histories that everyone carries with them.