“i” statement

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I let you all in on my (guilty) pleasures. I try not to label them as "guilty" pleasures, because we shouldn't feel ashamed for liking or engaging in the activities that bring us satisfaction and joy. There's not much to say here - you'll have to listen to find out what some of my pleasures are! Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I read and comment on an article I've written for an online academic journal called Hybrid Pedagogy. In this article, I discuss what my, and many students alike, challenges, concerns, and disquietudes have been regarding learning during the pandemic. Most notably, communication, accessible learning in the digital environment, and mental wellbeing need to be prioritized and/or improved. I know many students can relate to the themes addressed in this episode, and if you're someone who can relate, know I am by your side and am fighting for change every single day. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode of "i" statement, I dive into the concept of "confidence," specifically self-confidence and how I've come to establish and maintain confidence in myself. Although I wasn't always a very confident person, and don't consider myself to be extremely confident now, I've worked diligently to feel self-assured and to trust in myself, and I feel it's important to share that process with all of you. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode of "i" statement, I talk about my recent skiing trip to Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vermont. This beautiful powder day enabled me to exist in my peace and do some reflective thinking, specifically about my first week as a student teacher! I've been building great connections with my students, and an intention of mine in the classroom is to differentiate instruction to make learning accessible for all of my students, as well as introduce issues of equity, inclusion, and belonging into the learning space. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I discuss what makes up a healthy boundary, as well as the importance of setting healthy boundaries in your everyday life. Boundaries are variable, individualized, and have the capacity to change, and identifying a need is the first step to creating a healthy, productive boundary. They are crucial in relationships, so I brought in my partner, Ryan, to discuss how we set boundaries in our own relationship, and we each give examples of boundaries we currently have. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode of "i" statement, I sit down with my partner, Ryan, to chat about how we met, what we study, how we study, what we bond over, how we manage long distance, and what our relationship looks like. He's my best friend and biggest advocate, and I'm really grateful to have such a patient, caring partner in my life. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, as we're about to ring in the new year, I talk about how I've created intentions for 2021 rather than goals, and what this minor shift in wording does for my brain and how I approach what I'm desiring. I also talk about accomplishments and what I've achieved this year, and I wanted to share them with you, because you've been on the majority of this year's journey with me. Taking the time to reflect on what I've done this year and what I hope to see in the future was very transformative and made me feel whole, and I think it might help you feel the same way, too. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode of "i" statement, I address what's been going on at my college (or lack thereof) in terms of communication and informing the student body of important changes happening within and outside of the institution. I address a letter that I, and my fellow peers, constructed and sent to administration that detailed and expressed our concerns. I don't talk about the response we received to that letter, but it was less than ideal in terms of changing the narrative that highlights the agreement of separation in education. As an aspiring higher education leader, I want my college to do better, and I want to be represent and advocate for that "better" one day. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode of "i" statement, I sit down with two good friends of mine, Hunter Baird and Katia Pancorvo, and talk about how one shared experience brought us together in great ways. We all studied abroad together in Granada, Spain, and during this time we spent together recording the podcast, we reminisced about Granada, talked about food (including a super good banana bread recipe!), and our plans for the future. Even though we're all so far apart physically, it was great to be close over the screen. Thanks for listening✨

Hey there, listener! In this week's episode, I tap into my educational, pedagogical side to bring you another episode centered around teaching and learning. I talk about the rhizomatic model of learning and its important place in the classroom today. Informed by the work of Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari, rhizomatic learning is circumstantial, interconnected, and ever-evolving. It is not hierarchical or bound, but rather, it is coming and going. I'm excited to explore this pedagogical lens as I navigate my teaching experiences. Thanks for listening✨