I will start out with a confession; I have never been to Central Falls. Since I had no real prior experience from visiting Central Falls, but from what I hear on the news and others, I drew my own conclusions. I have been to the neighboring city of Pawtucket, were my father grew up, numerous times. So I assumed they have similar demographics and socioeconomics.
I expected CFHS to heavily guarded upon arrival (from what I saw on the news a few years ago) and the building in disrepair.
I did not expected the teachers/staff to be so friendly and open. I assumed they may be disgruntled. I also predicted that the students may not be so open to strangers hanging around their class rooms.
It may seem like I went in with negative expectations, but I believe I was just preparing for the unknown. Immediately unpon arrival my expectations were proven to be incorrect. The secretary that gave me my pass was pleasant and a teacher passing in the hall took time out of his day to talk to us. Also, the building looked to be in good repair!
