last updated 6/5/26
Placing elementary school teaching candidates in practice sites for the fall semester.
Listening: Fachada, Cidade da Silva (2023, Electric Cowbell). [In this album DC musician] Fachada sets new tones, delving deeper into the afro-noir diaspora, re-interpreting soul, funk, afro, Brazilian and deep jazz. Each tune is a vignette - altogether examining and immersing into the margins of imagination and magic. This album goes on a journey of retrospection through multicultural and site specific sounds; evoking visions and the spirit of a time and place in a mysterious jungle city.
Reading: Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew by Shehan Karunatilaka
Looking Forward to Reading: Upcoming titles chosen by fellow Booker Book Club members
Watching: The 2026 French Open
Planning a backpacking trip to Catalina Island with an Peace Corps friend.
Working on professional projects in Colorado and DC
Getting organized to teach a summer course in professional learning in K12 school systems at UVA.
Enjoying time with my sons who are on (and soon to be on) summer vacation.