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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.
