Self-Study of Practice Methodologies and Thriving Communities
How we build our schools is how we build our communities. The work of teachers matters.
-Cher Hill
My research focuses on the contexts of our work as teachers and teacher-educators, particularly during challenging times.
My colleagues — Dr. Paula Rosehart, Janice St. Helene, Sarine Sadhara, Dr. Awneet Sivia, Dr. Margaret MacDonald, Kau’i Kelliipio and Neva Whintors — and I have explored this line of scholarship through a series of papers investigating the impact of COVID on teaching and learning. This historical period of change and uncertainty became a catalyst for us to problematize educational systems, to illuminate inequitable structures and vulnerabilities, to highlight the adaptive professionalism of teachers, and to re-envision our work as educators within a context of hope.
My scholarship makes visible and celebrates the endearing and creative capacities of educators to contribute to thriving communities.
Teacher Polooza! In August 2024 Dr. Paula Rosehart and I celebrated the creative, caring, ingenious, amazing, and above-and-beyond things that teachers do to support children and families. The purpose of this now annual event was to honour teachers and celebrate their work in ways that are amplified within the public discourse.