What a difference a year makes!

I'm only one year into my Ed.D. program at USC, but I have already met so many inspiring people and gained precious knowledge that fuels my work as a teacher.

I've revisited the work of Paulo Freire, and regained a passion for critical pedagogy.

I found a role model in Jeffrey Duncan-Andrade, whose work motivates and focuses me.

My confidence and sense of purpose grew after meeting Angela Valenzuela and Latino leaders within the San Francisco school district at a CALSA conclave at USC.

I reconnected with people from undergrad, and have profound respect for the empowering work that they do.

I've immersed myself in educational research, and am digesting literature like crazy!

I'm excited for a summer of learning, reflecting, and growing as an educator.