ELA-Based Curriculum
Another aspect of my professional work has been creating English/Language Arts-Based Curriculum that centers the experiences of BIPOC and that encourages young people to reflect critically on themselves, their communities, and the connections possible between all of us.
Below are two examples.
The Abyss of the Ocean: Education Guide
prepared for the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute
The Abyss of the Ocean Education Guide accompanies a virtual exhibit of Cuban women photographers on the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute website. I wrote the guide to help students engage in both critical analysis and dialogue with the works of art, interpreting the meaning of the photography and reflecting on how the pieces’ messages could them better understand themselves and their worlds.
Finding Home by the Hudson
prepared for Westchester Publishing Services
As a freelancer for Westchester Publishing Services, I was contracted to write an elementary school civics text. While I prefer writing high school level curricula, I took this opportunity to highlight the connections between different cultural groups in northern New Jersey and advocate for the protection of our public green spaces. “Finding Home by the Hudson” tells the story of immigrant children from Puerto Rico, South Korea, and Palestine who unite to protect their precious Hudson River from gentrification and overdevelopment, teaching readers about civic participation and community organizing.