Introduction
My name is Lexi and I'm a first year teacher at a charter school in Rhode Island: teaching third grade reading and science. I graduated ('25) from Mount Holyoke College with my BA in Political Race and Political Economy and Spanish. In my undergraduate studies, I focused on law and policy, especially immigration related law and policy (read my thesis on the criminalization and decriminalization of immigration!) I am currently pursuing my Masters in Education and am getting my teaching certificate (alternate license) through Teach for America.
When I'm not working and am not in class, I spend a lot of time playing games with my roommates or hanging out with my kitten (Callie, look below, 6 months). I enjoy reading, writing (poetry, fiction and nonfiction), doing art (water colors, oil pastels, etc), watching movies and listening to music.
After I finish my two year commitment with TFA, I plan on either teaching upper elementary at a Dual Language school (I attended a DL school in elementary school and it really impacted who I am as a person) or getting my PhD in Sociology, focusing on immigration and Latin@/ Latin American studies.
I'm so excited to be reading and reflecting during this class :)
Con cariño y amor,
-Lexi
Hi Lexi, it’s so nice to meet you! Your background in political race, political economy, and Spanish, especially your focus on immigration law and policy, brings such an important lens to education. It’s really inspiring how you’ve carried that passion into your first year of teaching, even while navigating everything that comes with being new to the classroom.
ReplyDeleteYour long-term goals sound exciting, whether that’s teaching in a dual language setting or pursuing a PhD focused on immigration and Latin@ studies. It’s clear how deeply your own experiences as a student inform the educator and scholar you’re becoming. Also, Callie is adorable, and having a kitten around during such a busy first year sounds like the perfect grounding presence.
I’m really looking forward to learning alongside you this semester and reading your reflections as the course continues.