We draw A Line in the Sand to indicate a border; a boundary that lets everyone know where we stand. And while we often think of that line as separating friend from foe, I use A Line in the Sand to describe the firm ideological place in which I’m grounded. In particular, when it comes to social justice and a sense of what’s fair and equitable, I have some immoveable notions of what they are and how they should operate.
As you browse my site, you’ll quickly get a sense of where and why I’ve drawn my Line in the Sand (okay, I know that’s corny. I won’t do it again!). You’ll learn who I am, what I do, and why I do it, both on a personal and a professional level. And maybe you’ll join me on this side of the line!
Education
“Education” is formal and informal, in classrooms and outside of them (mostly outside), and should be one of our human rights. As an educator my primary job is to learn, and my second one to listen. Teaching is a talent and a privilege with which I've been tasked. Before joining the Dark Side and moving into academia, I taught science and math in grades 6 – 12. I also worked as an administrator during my 12 years in K-12 education. I now teach college courses.
“Education” is formal and informal, in classrooms and outside of them (mostly outside), and should be one of our human rights. As an educator my primary job is to learn, and my second one to listen. Teaching is a talent and a privilege with which I've been tasked. Before joining the Dark Side and moving into academia, I taught science and math in grades 6 – 12. I also worked as an administrator during my 12 years in K-12 education. I now teach college courses.
Public Scholarship
The most important public research benefits everyone involved. As a public scholar, I conduct research that is culturally responsive, and is accessible to all. All too often, “research” that involves social justice means people from universities “experimenting on” marginalized communities. My scholarship makes research a mutual learning process for the academy and the community, with both as equally invested partners.
The most important public research benefits everyone involved. As a public scholar, I conduct research that is culturally responsive, and is accessible to all. All too often, “research” that involves social justice means people from universities “experimenting on” marginalized communities. My scholarship makes research a mutual learning process for the academy and the community, with both as equally invested partners.
Research and Consulting
My areas of professional expertise are teacher education and training, curriculum design, and educational research. I've worked with entities big and small, including the Northwest Evaluation Association and District of Columbia Public Schools. I’m still committed to serving K-12 education, so I stay connected to it by providing my services to institutions that support it. I also don’t mind at all being paid to do so!
My areas of professional expertise are teacher education and training, curriculum design, and educational research. I've worked with entities big and small, including the Northwest Evaluation Association and District of Columbia Public Schools. I’m still committed to serving K-12 education, so I stay connected to it by providing my services to institutions that support it. I also don’t mind at all being paid to do so!