Ms. Marvel

I began reading Ms. Marvel comics long before Disney began developing the idea for the television show. I found comfort in Kamala Khan’s story and I related to the disconnect she sometimes felt between her faith and her identity. I envied that she had Carol Danvers to look up to and I felt grateful that … Continue reading Ms. Marvel →

I am Madam President.

Yesterday, I shared a couple of experiences that greatly influenced the way I think and act. One of those experiences referenced the importance of representation. It wasn’t until sitting to watch an Xavier Riddle movie with my kids that I realized personally how deeply impacted I was by representation in politics. I knew from the … Continue reading I am Madam President. →

Nothing is meaningless.

During a pre-service teacher’s student teaching, typically journals are required to share feelings, experiences, and insight about what that time is illuminating. It’s not uncommon to read about future teachers having positive exchanges with students that affirm their career choice. When a student has a lightbulb moment and finally gets whatever it is that they’ve … Continue reading Nothing is meaningless. →

Representation matters.

I found this artwork in my youngest's folder yesterday, and it is the best of humanity that I've seen in days. I asked him what the art meant, what he was trying to say, and he told me that he wanted everyone to work together and to matter to each other. He said he wants … Continue reading Representation matters. →

Seminary recruitment.

I attended a virtual seminary recruitment this week and it left me excited, overwhelmed, hopeful, and hurt. The seminaries didn’t hurt me, but the people who kept me from them. The PCUSA, which I’m now a member of, has been ordaining female pastors since the late 1950s. I wasn’t the only woman in the meeting, … Continue reading Seminary recruitment. →