We are living in a time of dichotomies and it deeply troubles me. Before I begin, I want to say that healthy disagreement is productive. It is at the heart of democracy. As much as I dislike conflict, I appreciate the opportunity to dialogue and hear alternative perspectives. While the final result may not be […]
Month: January 2017
Moving through Critique
Another semester, another set of evaluations. Evaluation time always stresses me out, to be frank. I’m still working towards tenure and although my evaluations are generally high, I know they’re vitally important to the tenure and promotion process so I worry. But it goes beyond simple self-interest. If it were just about not getting tenure, […]
Confirmations & Commitments
Here are some core things that if you know me, you know I believe/ advocate for: Parents have particular insights, experiences and knowledge about their children that are valuable and should be taken into consideration by educators, schools and districts Every child deserves the opportunity to have an excellent, free public education Many public schools, […]