Black Lives do not Exist in a Vacuum
Our ancestors did not have the resources or avenues for resistance that we have today, and they still resisted, however … Continue reading Black Lives do not Exist in a Vacuum
Author: Cristina
The Magic about Dragonflies
A few weeks ago I substituted for a group of moderate special education students. I walked into a situation where … Continue reading The Magic about Dragonflies
Exporting Gentrification and Development to Costa Rica (Part 1)
Costa Rica is being taken over by developers, capitalists, tourists, and expats. I spent the summer there working for a … Continue reading Exporting Gentrification and Development to Costa Rica (Part 1)
See Me – Interview 1
Me: How is your heart? Student: My heart. It’s a mix. It’s full of . . . mmm. It’s weird. … Continue reading See Me – Interview 1
SEE ME Project – Introduction
The “SEE ME” Project is an attempt to break down some of the more dehumanizing stereotypes that chip away at our … Continue reading SEE ME Project – Introduction
Human Beings Are Not Built In Silence
A weeke ago, I substituted at an elementary school. In the morning, while the students were eating breakfast in the … Continue reading Human Beings Are Not Built In Silence
Leadership is an Experience, Not a “How To” (Part 2)
“Humility is not the absence of courage or strength; it is the modesty that comes from confidence and power.” – … Continue reading Leadership is an Experience, Not a “How To” (Part 2)
Leadership is an Experience, Not a “How To” (Part 1)
As I sit and ponder what good leadership is, I can’t help but to think about the following passage on … Continue reading Leadership is an Experience, Not a “How To” (Part 1)
When Fear Rises to the Surface
This seed has a very hard shell that encases it with a very pointed end. When it drops from the … Continue reading When Fear Rises to the Surface
Gotitas de Lluvia (Drops of Rain)
Saying goodbye was difficult for the students as their session came to an end, I just didn’t realize how difficult … Continue reading Gotitas de Lluvia (Drops of Rain)
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