List 2: Boss Witches

This post is part of a series inspired by the 52 lists project journal; read more about my intention and approach in the original post here. Week 2 / List 2: List your favorite characters from books, movies, etc. This is the prompt that inspired me to buy this journal. I've been a voracious reader my … Continue reading List 2: Boss Witches

Alternative Workshop Methods

At #AWP2016 today, I'm serving on the panel "Pedagogy's Next Wave: Alternatives to the Whole-Class Workshop." Specifically, I'll be talking about guided workshops, collaborative workshops, and multimedia workshops. Below, I've included links to the handout I made for the panel, and a few additional pieces of information (lesson plans, readings, etc.) that other teachers may … Continue reading Alternative Workshop Methods

The Privilege of Staying Silent

In the weeks since Michael Brown's shooting death there, I haven't said anything about Ferguson. I've quietly retweeted a few things, but I haven't so much as shared an article on my own, though I've read plenty. I've been trying to figure out why I'm staying silent.It isn't because I'm not outraged. I am, though … Continue reading The Privilege of Staying Silent