Overview

WHAT I DO I help introverted college educators develop unstoppable courage and transformative class facilitation skills in order to engage students equitably and advance social justice powerfully. My primary focus is to help educators build on their existing strengths in order to recognize the potential they already have to be powerful facilitators. I also help them to develop their own facilitation praxis by introducing them to theories and methodologies they can grow during and beyond our work together. HOW I DO IT I offer a growing suite of resources, including online courses, e-books, a podcast, and a private Facebook group to provide practical solutions to everyday challenges in the college classroom. My approach is not prescriptive (I don't believe there is one "right" way to facilitate). Instead, I offer a process for aligning one's values and vision with tangible methods. My process is derived from a radical loved-based teaching philosophy (I am deeply inspired by critical education theorists such as Paulo Freire and bell hooks). By providing concrete instruction, leading with empathy, and modeling conviction and humility, I send my students off feeling confident to lead in their unique teaching contexts. WHY I DO IT I understand how challenging it can be to facilitate meaningful class discussions that reach every student and get everyone talking while also trying to recognize biases, interrupt microaggressions, and build community when you feel nervous speaking and you haven't yet learned best practices. I also know how transformative it can be--for you and your students--to experience the humanizing connection that comes from powerful facilitation. I truly believe such experiences are a component of the work of resisting oppression and healing the planet, and it would be an honor to support you in your vital role.