As a bonafide grammar Nazi, I do understand that this blog tittle is a hellified vivid example of incorrect verb tense usage. However, this title speaks directly to my heart, and the value of being exactly who you are. No more and no less.
I have been away at the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology conference for most of the week. As you may have guessed from the name, this particular conference was dedicated to learning new techniques to teach and engage students in the field of psychology.
Over the years, I have developed a small habit of scanning conference crowds for familiar faces. Not necessarily of people I know, but for people who look like me. If you’ve seen my photo (and how can you miss it since it’s right at the top of the blog), it should come as no surprise that I am an African American woman. And in some academic spaces – well, most – I am one of the few. [click to continue…]
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