2025 Spring What's In Your Cup 

Semester: FALL

I got the honor of teaching and leading a legacy project here at HTHCV. Students spent the first half of the school year practicing their writing and subjects such as literary devices to lead up to this project. They started by compiling a list of traits that define their identity. They expanded their learning through finding commonalities in their identity with their classmates by picking to perform In pairs a group or solo. They then looked Into relevant current events they feel strongly about. The students then started compiling their script for their spoken word. They performed a peer edit and some started practicing since they felt so passionate about their piece. We then had multiple rehearsals to prepare for the big day! The day of exhibition felt like a dream, students were nervous as was I. But we allowed those nerves to fuel us delivering the best performance. The students were immensely supportive of each other and It showed. The emotions ran wild complete with many tears shed. 

This project is a big idea I have for the 2023-2024 school year. The goal is to build a community garden that the students, teachers and community can visit. In the process, the students will be analyzing the mentor text Seedfolks that includes a variety of cultures contributing to a community garden. While building this garden we will partner with our local park to see how we can do our part in contributing. To wrap up the project, the students will be writing an essay to discuss the importance of community and contribution to said community. This project is designed to open the students eyes to different cultures, helping them to see that even though we are different we all have a role in the community. The message weaved throughout the project will also highlight how those cultures can come together as one to have a higher purpose. 

Details of The Project