What are people thinking during the last period before lunch? I set out to answer this question with the help of my peers. I wanted to know what specifically students were thinking about when they know that in 90 minutes the class is going to be released for lunch. The reason I did this is […]
A small red fish glowing almost neon against the black water of Maui. Thanksgiving already filled me with turkey and mashed potatoes. My friends and I had walked through the dark with our gear clanking against our legs, breathing in the warm, salty air. I had never fished before, but there was something comforting about […]
How often do students think about how others perceive them compared to just learning? Students often spend their attention on how they are perceived by others at school, rather than just learning. They worry about their appearance, popularity, feeling judged about what they say or do, and are just constantly aware of what they look […]
I am scared. I once had dreams and imaginings of what my future would look like. I once had aspirations of going to pride parades where an endless amount of color seemed to be pouring from the streets. I thought of pursuing a career in education, teaching students about their world. I imagined living my […]