Hey ya’ll! This is my first ever Tumblr post. My intention for this blog is to be a space for me to process my thoughts and feelings as I am engaging more deeply in my teaching process. I have been a middle school science teacher for 7 years. While I have mostly taught 6th grade, I also have experienced teach 7th and 8th grade. My schools have ranged from low-income title 1 schools to independent schools. Recently, I have been learning about equity and inclusion in the classroom. This has changed my practice in a number of ways, including diversifying my assessments, addressing social equity/environmental justice, and modifying my classroom environment to meet a variety of needs. I have been thinking a lot about the history of science, and how science has been used as a tool to oppress others. What I am currently struggling with is; to what extent I bring this into my classroom. I currently teach three 6th grade environmental classes and one 7th grade biology class.