ACE 8 || PCE 7
I earned my Bachelor’s in mathematical theory with a minor in philosophy and my Master’s in Secondary Mathematics Education from Stony Brook University ’17. After seven years of teaching in Title 1 schools, I experienced first-hand the devastating gap between what is neurologically sound for our children and what we’ve normalize in our schools for generations. Especially post-pandemic, school staff, families, and students are struggling in the traditional American classroom experience. I’m a solutions-oriented person at heart, which is why I launched this research hub. This collection of action steps and resources aims to inspire change we want, but don’t know how to attain.
I’m sharing research and evidence-based recommendations for systems, structures, and resources to address the prevalence of stress and depression despite the material abundance that surrounds us. I pray that our kids are going to have a much better environment moving forward! I believe kids deserve the best shot there is at being able to define and attain happiness for themselves. With a combination of community coordination, local funding, and data-driven practices, we can create an environment where traumatic adversities don’t happen to our kids, they can be intentional with who they become instead of defaulting to repeating what they know, and positive childhood experiences are maximized for them. I hope you find this content enlightening and healing!
My Life Analyzed Through Erik Erikson’s Stages of Development
I was interviewed by Merel Walker, a Human Behavior Social Environment 1 student at Cleveland State University. It’s always interesting to see myself from a clinical perspective, but it’s also immensely validating to see that my story and my life efforts hold some meaning outside of myself. In an effort to increase transparency and vulnerability about the impact trauma can have on our lives, she allowed me to publish her paper where she refers to me as her “interviewee.” Take a look at her analysis of the portions of my life I shared with her through the lens of Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development. Thank you Merel!