I’m sharing another original piece of academic writing for a course I took at Teachers College. As part of this course on gender, difference, and curriculum, we read a diverse set of books, articles on theory, as well as articles of empirical studies. My essay is an integrative one, in which I tried to draw on a wide range of theorists and practitioners to describe how differences are produced via school curricula, ideas of “normal”, and structures/traditions…
Read moreOrganization, Time-management & Note-taking: Sharing My Perspective
“Super organized” takes effort. However, with practice and motivation, anyone can get there. And that is really the focus on this blog post: to share with you how I stay organized (to the greatest extent possible), how I manage my time (and MAKE time), and how I am adjusting to the rigors of my doctoral program. Since reading and note-taking are key components to my student routine, I will be focusing on these as well…
Read moreMy Weekly Spending: Introducing My Vision Behind a New “Money Series”
I was first introduced to the concept of a “money diary” or “tracking your expenses” by Manisha Thakor, a Wellesley alum whose book opened my eyes up to the world of personal finance. Fast forward four years. I secure my first job, allowing me to support myself financially as a 22-year old. It is now year 2018 and there is no shortage of personal finance advice on the internet. This post marks the beginning of my “diary” relating to my finances as a 28-year old…
Read moreWhen At First You Don’t Succeed, Don’t Give Up Too Soon
Real student life has kicked in. One week later, I can tell you that I hit an absolute low point in my self-esteem this week, doubting my sense of worth. Have you ever felt like you are an imposter, like you don’t belong? That’s how I felt on Tuesday, the first “official” day of one of my doctoral seminars in the program. Although I thought I had done everything right to prepare…
Read more10 Years Later: On Being a Student Again
It is 10pm on a Tuesday evening as I’m starting to write this, but this Tuesday feels different. This Tuesday is September 4, 2018, and today was my first day back in school, but not as a teacher. Today, I became an official student again---a doctoral student in an Ed.D program in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching…
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