This autoethnographic narrative describes the growth and development I experienced once I found mentors who, despite my lack of “natural musical abilities” or “talent,” believed I could learn.
I use autoethnography to provide first-hand observations in the predominantly conservative English classroom as a way to analyze and understand a rise in toxic masculinity and its detrimental impacts.
This work shows that the benefits of reading multiple texts, each from a different perspective provides opportunities for students.
This particular piece, "What is Human, Remains" looks back at my first year as a teacher, and the unexpected activism in my students.
