I recently had the privilege to work with a small study group of local English teachers. We devoted ourselves to exploring the intersection of inquiry-based
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Reflections on “The Unbearable Whiteness of Literacy Instruction”
“The Unbearable Whiteness of Literacy Instruction” by Gangi (2008) talks about the concepts of Mirrors vs Windows, prompting me to think critically about my own
Thanking Amy, Making Transitions
How can any of us thank Dr. Amy Ryken for her 22 years of service to the School of Education? Amy is a consummate educator
Learn as Much as You Teach
Student teaching is definitely not an easy feat and something that can be incredibly daunting to new teachers looking to enter the field, but it
How Can We Disrupt the Tendency to Act Within the Confines of White Supremacy Culture? Unpacking My Privilege in Order to Consider New Ways of Thinking and Being
Gratitude Prior to sharing my project, I wish to honor Tema Okun, the Artist extraordinaire of WhiteSupremacy Culture. Tema Okun’s work enables me to see
Food for Thought
My Food for Thought project is an extension of my Culturally Responsive Teaching dilemma where I ruminated on my hesitation to engage in discussions about
Taking Flight: Roots and Wings
I have served in the Air Force on Active Duty and in the Reserves since 2001. In my current role with the 313th Airlift Squadron
Developing Racial Equity Leadership Across Pre-service and In-service Educator Contexts
The University of Puget Sound Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, Race & Pedagogy Institute, Tacoma Public Schools, and Vibrant Schools of Puget Sound
How Chocolate Zucchini Cake is Similar to Therapeutically Applied Role-Playing Games
As a second-year student in the M.Ed. program for Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling at the University of Puget Sound, my classmate Jaclyn Layton
Problem-Solving in a Montessori Classroom
My partner and I are volunteering in a Pre-K classroom at Geiger Montessori School. We are exploring the question, What kinds of problem-solving do we
What Brings You to Teaching?
What brings you to teaching? I’ve asked this question many times – of myself and the many teachers I have worked with over my 25
Identity in Waves
I struggle greatly with my identity, what makes up who I am as an individual has never been something I knew. It wasn’t until coming
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