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How do we as educators make a lasting difference? We empower leaders (that’s all of our students-for they are leaders, not just future leaders) to be well-rounded, empathetic people who take action, connect to others, and solve problems. We inspire them to care about a sustainable present and equitable future and to see the power of dialoguing across cultural differences. We are all change-makers.
How do we as educators make a lasting difference? We empower leaders (that’s all of our students-for they are leaders, not just future leaders) to be well-rounded, empathetic people who take action, connect to others, and solve problems. We inspire them to care about a sustainable present and equitable future and to see the power of dialoguing across cultural differences. We are all change-makers.
In our classroom, relevance is key. Students are empowered to build knowledge and understanding through their learning experiences, continually asking why this matters to them, to this place, and to the world. We explore intersecting identities (cultural, local, national, global) and their effects on what and how we learn. Our class motto: Adventure-Minded, Kind-Hearted
Littleton Public Schools' Portrait of a Graduate embodies who we want our students to be, and encapusulates the opportunities all LPS educators strive to provide for every child, every day. It includes many fundamental tenets of global education, including Global/Cultural Awareness.
Domains of Global Competence
Domains of Global Competence
Investigate the World
Investigate the World
Recognize Perspectives
Recognize Perspectives
Communicate Ideas
Communicate Ideas
Take Action
Take Action
Using these four domains, all students deserve every opportunity to gain the necessary skills to communicate and collaborate in diverse environments. Today's students need to:
Using these four domains, all students deserve every opportunity to gain the necessary skills to communicate and collaborate in diverse environments. Today's students need to:
- Critically examine issues
- Understand and appreciate different perspectives and world views
- Interact positively with different people
- Be willing to act constructively to address issues of sustainability and well-being
(OECD, PISA)
(OECD, PISA)
Your Guide to the Guide
Your Guide to the Guide
The Study section provides information on the "what" and "why" of global education. It includes organizations and resources available to further your learning of how to help students become global citizens.
The Teach section includes local and global instructional resources to use with students, along with recommended ready-to-use lessons and units.
The Travel section summarizes experiences and learning from my international field experience in Ghana in the summer of 2024, organized around direct quotes from the people I encountered and what they taught me about education and culture.
The Contact section gives more information about myself and a few recommended professional organizations and opportunities that have greatly impacted my educational journey.
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