Exploring our Origin Stories and Why They Matter
Have you ever wondered why white women have consistently dominated the field of education since the mid-19th century? This online workshop, facilitated by Liza Gleason, invites white women educators to do the essential and often missing work of exploring our origins. Through stories, creative exercises, somatic experiences, and group discussions, we will examine our historical legacy in education and why it matters so much. The workshop is grounded in Liza's graduate research but will not be an intellectual exercise. Rather, it will be a space for vulnerable and collective reflection, deeply connected to our work as educators and people today.
In this 8-hour learning community (9 AM - 1 PM both days) we will uncover some of where we came from and how it impacts our work today. Most importantly, we will share stories, somatic experiences, and collective processing opportunities to understand how it feels to embrace our history. This workshop is for people who identify as white women educators who are ready to dig into the deep, vulnerable work of self and collective examination.
Liza’s facilitation is grounded in humility, shared experiences, and compassionate truth-telling. This workshop is informed by Liza’s graduate research and is deeply personal to her journey as a white woman in the classroom.
Note: This workshop is limited to 10 participants for a more intimate and connected experience. Adapting to the online format, it includes body practices, regular breaks, and chances to turn off cameras to engage other senses.