Helping Educators Become Culturally Connected
I’m a high school educator that teaches History and Geography in suburban Chicago. I was formerly an international educator in Saudi Arabia for an International Baccalaureate school.
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I participated in forums on culturally responsive teaching and parenting. My goal is to create equitable lesson plans that empower students to celebrate their histories and culture.
Being a student for life is a luxury, teaching for life is an honor, being both at the same time is glorious. I have a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences – History with a minor in secondary education and film studies. I also have my Master’s in Teaching and Learning and am currently pursuing an endorsement in Educational Technology with the University of St. Francis.
I have made traveling a goal in order to show my two daughters (age 9 and 6) a world beyond their backyard and to bring back
artifacts to be used in diverse classroom lessons.
Hi Juveriya!
Thank you for adjusting your blog post so I can comment. Going forward in USF courses, you can just reuse this post.
Student empowerment is truly life changing for them. During 678, we explore PBL and I think you’ll find some great opportunities to empower your students!
-Kate
Welcome to the course Juveriya! I admire your advocacy work. This course will give you some strategies to use to help teachers see their own need for change and implementing action. I am excited to see what you do with the assignments and your voice in discussions will be key.
Jenny
Juveriya,
I hope you had a great summer! I think it’s great that you focus on equity and helping your students share their cultures. It is so important that students feel that their cultures are valued and enrich our country!
Hi Juveriya! Welcome to 679 (Assessment with Tech)!
“Being a student for life is a luxury, teaching for life is an honor, being both at the same time is glorious.” This sentiment is AMAZING! Thank you for sharing that.
How have your travel plans with your family been modified with Covid?
Thank you so much for joining our class. I look forward to your insights! Lea
Hi Juveriya!
What a beautiful name! I am in awe by your passion to bring cultural experiences to your high school classroom. It is so important for students to recognize that their culture is welcomed and appreciated. We need to teach acceptance and tolerance for our students in order to have a future of equity. I look forward to hearing more about your travel plans with your daughters. What a remarkable experience that will be for them!
Hi Juveriya,
It is great to read about your goal and culturally responsive involvement. I admire how you are connecting your passion and life experiences for the benefit of your family and students. In turn this benefits us all! I look forward to learning some about how you use technology to help support this.
Karen