““ON TEACHING: MY PASSION IS HELPING STUDENTS FIND THE MOST POWERFUL TOOL AT THEIR DISPOSAL; THEIR VOICE. THIS DAUNTING JOURNEY HAS MANY PEAKS AND VALLEYS. AS AN EDUCATOR I HOPE TO WALK WITH STUDENTS ON THEIR JOURNEYS RATHER THAN JUST GIVING THEM DIRECTIONS AND HOPING FOR THE BEST.””
TEACHING ARTIST
As a teaching artist I offer workshops & residencies centered around acting and creative writing. Through active engagement of the Mind, Body, Voice and Soul actors of all ages can explore different characters and activate engaging performances.
My writing workshops are usually focused on identity. How does one identify themselves and what identities are 'assigned' to them? How can understanding ourselves help ease these tensions.
MENTORSHIP
It is impossible for me to think about being an educator and classroom instructor, without thinking about mentorship. So many amazing people helped shape my journey and trajectory as an educator, artist and human being. To be able to give that back to others is vital in my work.
I believe mentorship is the key to transforming schools from institutions into communities. Across the country black and brown students are waiting, eagerly, for teachers, administrators, coaches, someone, to connect with them.
Helping Black BOys Achieve
I presented my first workshop, ‘Helping Black Boys Achieve: Breaking Social-Emotional Barriers Through Culturally-Relevant Mentorship’ at the 2019 School’s That Can National Forum. The workshop gives teachers and administrators the tools necessary to break down divides with their African American male students and build lasting connections that drive achievement inside of the classroom and beyond.
