From Fluency to Immersion
Fluency implies the ability of a “foreigner” to appear lingually comfortable in a culture that is not their own. After all, we do not...
Can We Talk?
I have a strange idea. I believe fiercely in the idea that people ALWAYS operate based on the information they have been given. While I...
When You Finally See It
Every school day morning, I drive my 4 kids into Manhattan with me. We drive across the RFK bridge, and bend towards 125th Street. Every...
Magnifying Glasses
When I lived in Liberia, one of my favorite activities was dissecting frogs. I'd catch them in my aunt's yard, and go to work. I had a...
"Light" Reading
Hi Folks! Yes, I know it's been a while. I've been super busy advocating, teaching, learning, providing myself some care, and starting...
Teaching Care-fully
A dynamic and effective equity and inclusion trainer/instructor MUST begin their work with the learner in mind. While positive change is...
Living & Fighting Again
It's been awhile since I posted. I have to be honest. Last year nearly took me out. I felt as if I was being spiritually, emotionally,...
The Sound of One's Voice
"Shoes are paradoxical: They are both rigid and flexible, and to get anywhere in them, a shoe must stay still (pushed against the ground)...
Is "Out With The Old" Necessary: Curriculum Development
Teaching in an establishment committed to tradition rather than truth, is a challenge. However, the absence of discomfort is the point at...
Do you want a spice rack or do you want to cook with the spices?
Think about the spice section of the supermarket. It is a veritable cornucopia of colors and scents. Some of us go to our favorites and...