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Steven is an accomplished educator and sociologist, who has taught social science, psychology, and debate on both the middle and high school level. They have won numerous awards for their empathetic, engaging teaching style, and currently coach debate on the national level. Steven is particularly interested in social equity.
School is often challenging for students and filled with stressors ranging from academic pressures to social dynamics. As an educator, I make my classroom a safe and supportive space where open and honest communication is the norm. My philosophy of education is an amalgamation of Marxism, Post-Modernism, and Queer Theory, focusing on the marginalized and the uneven distribution of power in society. This perspective influences my teaching methods and the content I choose to present to my students.
I believe that education has two main purposes: acquiring knowledge and perpetuating societal power structures. As a teacher, I empower students to challenge these power structures. In my classroom, I create an atmosphere that caters to diverse learning needs, offering both traditional and innovative setups. Each year, my classes revolve around different themes, such as the LGBTQ+ community or feminism, to encourage students to conduct in-depth research and understand societal dynamics. I aim to help students recognize and dismantle existing power structures by fostering an intersectional approach to education.
I incorporate flexibility and student choice in my assignments to make school a place where students feel valued and heard. For major projects, students have multiple options for completion, and I participate alongside them, allowing them to grade my work as I grade theirs. This approach makes learning more engaging and helps students see themselves as active participants in their education. My ultimate goal is to create a classroom environment where students are excited to learn, feel empowered to express their voices, and are equipped to challenge societal inequalities.
My ultimate goal is to create a classroom environment where students are excited to learn, feel empowered to express their voices, and are equipped to challenge societal inequalities.
