The author relates that she was an introvert child. It has always taken her time and energy to find her place in a group. As a grown-up, she still needed quiet time to regroup during a busy day. In this article, the author presents an interview with Marti Olsen Laney, author of "The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child." During the interview, Olsen talked about how temperament plays out in the classroom, why everyone needs a quiet corner, and what the quietest kids on a class roster may have to offer.