“A Place Where I Bloomed”
Women Lighthouse Keepers of the California Coast When I found out that my hometown of Santa Cruz had a female lighthouse keeper for 31 years, I naively wondered whether there….
Category: Education
Gender bias in the lab
Three UCSC scientists speak with host Suki Wessling about continuing issues that women face while studying and working in scientific fields. Gender bias doesn’t just lead to lower representation: It leads to the continuing suppression of women’s achievements and advancement. It also leads to biased outcomes in research and narrower fields of study. Two graduate students, Nasreen Broomandkhoshbacht and Shanna Howard, join research assistant Sarah Claus to talk about inequity in science education. They also share their passion and exuberance for scientific inquiry.
Ukraine war forces hard choices
In this episode, a Ukrainian-American teacher responds to the war as a teacher should: by learning everything she can to help her nation. A Ukrainian mom responds as she must, by sending her teenage son away.
Authors on children’s books and representation
As a lover and writer of children’s books, I think that books for kids are now and has always been about representation. Kids naturally see themselves in stories, and they….
Planting seeds with Lisset Orozco
This interview with Spanish teacher Lisset Orozco is part of my Moms Who Make a Difference series.
Erin Buchla never stopped mothering
When Erin learned she had to leave her beloved profession, Early Childhood Education, she decided not to leave it behind. Listen in to learn how one mom to many figured out how to give moms a break, give kids a fun place to hang out, and keep her deep connection with children alive.
Sierra Ryan: Parenting and Working for a Brighter Future
This interview was recorded for my series of articles, “Moms Who Make a Difference,” about women who have children and also work to better their communities. I’ve spoken to Sierra….
Mom Jen Ra’anan, warrior for students, teachers, and family
Each month since early in the Covid pandemic, I have interviewed a mom who both has kids at home and works in the community. These moms are doing double-duty (sometimes….