It's all about the craft.

Whether teaching photography, design, ceramics, or journalism, I’ve always found that the most rewarding aspects of a career in education relate to craft. My students and I develop voice, expression, and meaning—together—through building confidence in deep skills and concepts.

ABOUT

Introduction, resume, and creative work

BLOG

Unpacking the experience of teaching and learning

STUDENT WORK

Examples, experiences, insights, and moments

Soft Blue T-Shirts, Part 1

Reflecting on my first year of advising a newspaper, round 2..

Soft Blue T-Shirts, Part 2

Protecting voices at established schools seems very different than advocating for new voices in the form of journalism education for all.

GUEST POST: After the Fireworks

Teamwork is everything for student publications when it comes to building a student-driven culture.Kai Lincke Cross-posted at Haven Yearbook When I left the media lab on graduation day, I thought I was done with the yearbook. Though I knew that the underclassman staff...

Deadlines and Renewal

I finally tested positive for COVID on the weekend before finals, and two weeks before our final yearbook deadline.

The Weight of Intention

What can we do to keep connections front-and-center while the footing of our learning spaces keeps shifting?

Big Cups

Shrinking is humbling, even when you plan for it.

Pivot Points

My heart breaks for Interlochen’s redefinition. My heart also wants to give it a chance.

Ostinato [Gratitude]

Musing on George Burton’s “Rec•i•proc•i•ty,” flexible learning, and all of us trying to do the best we can.

Repetition + Routines

Throwing down some anchors, I guess, to make sure I stay afloat.

Guest Post: Why I Stuck Around

Student journalism wasn’t a natural fit for me. And that’s why it was so important.