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Hi, I'm Abena!

I work with teachers of teens to make classrooms more culturally-responsive.

You’re in the right place if…

  • you teach multicultural learners and want to honour their identities
  • you teach in a monocultural setting and want to help all students explore who they are and understand the wider world
  • you are willing to make shifts in your content and thinking but want to maintain rigour
  • you are looking for practical strategies to integrate socio-emotional learning and positive psychology into your classroom culture

How I can help you

You are already amazing!

 Here, you’ll find…

  • advice and approaches to ensure that your classroom is more culturally responsive 
  • ideas to tailor learning experiences to all students – without staying up all night
  • a community of like-minded educators to empathise and connect with
  • teaching and training resources for positive psychology, specifically for teens

Engage all Learners

Together, we can…

  • design learning experiences that engage their hearts and minds
  • get students excited about learning
  • create assessment and assignments that are meaningful and relevant to your students
  • focus on the local before taking it global – wherever you are in the world 

Get Back Your Life

I can support you to…

  • plan lessons and units effectively and efficiently 
  • be confident you are taking a culturally-sustaining approach 
  • consider ways to enhance wellbeing for you and your students through positive psychology
  • identify PD that really makes a difference to your knowledge, skills, and practice

From the blog

How to Set Up Socratic Seminars: The Paired Inside-Outside Circle Approach

August 7, 2023

So, you’ve heard of Socratic Seminars and are considering introducing them into your classroom? Fantastic choice! Like introducing task cards, embracing the Socratic method can be transformative. But just as with any new teaching technique, there are both delightful discoveries and potential pitfalls to watch out for. Why Socratic Seminars? Socratic Seminars encourage critical thinking

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The Power of Equity Sticks: Promoting Fairness and Inclusion in the Classroom

June 16, 2023

Creating an equitable and inclusive classroom environment is a top priority for teachers today. Equity sticks are a simple yet powerful tool that can help foster fairness and ensure equal student participation. However, misconceptions and criticisms often surround their use. In this blog post, we will explore the true nature of equity sticks, debunk misconceptions,

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The KWL Strategy for Equity in Learning​

May 30, 2023

Creating a fair and inclusive learning environment is key to helping all students thrive. One great strategy that promotes equity in the classroom is the KWL strategy. Read on to find out more, including different ideas for the purpose and process.

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