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“Outlier Energy: Why I’m Stepping Away from the System”

I was recently suspended from my teaching job. Not because I didn’t care. But because I did — maybe too much. You might be wondering, “Why can’t you keep a job?” But the truth is: I don’t do well in spaces that thrive on dysfunction and punish people for wanting better. I’ve worked in challenging school environmentsContinue reading ““Outlier Energy: Why I’m Stepping Away from the System””

My Life as Art: Why I’m Leaving Public Education (Again)

What does “my life as art” mean? Maybe it means designing my days with intention — even when they’re full of the mundane. Right now, I’m inspired to meal prep, schedule my gym sessions, go over my finances. These are the everyday tasks I feel I need to do to move forward. The small movements toward a differentContinue reading “My Life as Art: Why I’m Leaving Public Education (Again)”