Sarah Halstead presented on perspectives of poverty and class to Mid-State Technical College. Over two hours, she aimed to: 1) Examine how cultural values and experiences influence thinking and decision-making. 2) Recognize opportunities related to social class, privilege, and family circumstances. 3) Engage in building positive relationships across class lines. 4) Understand differences in language and communication among socio-economic groups. 5) Identify a goal for applying the information learned.