If you like my lens in the writings below (my blog), consider hiring me to edit your work. I work on pedagogical texts and school/university marketing and branding. I do content and structure editing as well as copy editing (the final product). My work has been called “detailed” and “probing” and also, “refreshingly honest.”
Being a Culturally Responsive Educator, Part 2
Well I met with the vice principal to debrief an interaction that occurred several weeks ago when there were high school boys in the classroom who were not supposed to be there and didn’t want to leave, and on whom I did not want to call security due to the BLM movement and the criminalizationContinue reading “Being a Culturally Responsive Educator, Part 2”
Returning to School as a Culturally Responsive Teacher, Part 1
I was recently substitute teaching at a large and diverse high school when three young men walked in to the room. Only one of them was on the roster, but they were all being respectful, if not a little playful and off task. I didn’t know what to do, however, because if that had happenedContinue reading “Returning to School as a Culturally Responsive Teacher, Part 1”
Beyond Guilt Trips, by Anu Taranath
Anu Taranath’s book Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World is a great book about diversity, equity and inclusion, and multicultural education that does not employ a critical race theory lens. This is as significant as it is rare. It is decidedly not militant, while also being very honest and forthright about theContinue reading “Beyond Guilt Trips, by Anu Taranath”
First Day Back – Sub Field Notes
I’m starting a substitute field notes series documenting pandemic teaching, and no, I haven’t forgotten about my commitment to writing about the book Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World. But honestly, how could I not write now that I just spent the day getting fingerprinted before being allowed back in the classroom! ItContinue reading “First Day Back – Sub Field Notes”
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About Me
Hi, I’m Erin. Previously a high school and university instructor, I am focusing now on being a full-time mother and tutor, writer and editor. I spend most of my time preparing to foster children with husband – a rocket scientist! – at home. My blog reflects my love of equity in education and my desire to blend peace studies with ethnic studies – I love sharing my favorite books and ideas with you!
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