Story Gallery

The History of Our Soil
INTRODUCTION “The History of Our Soil” is an interactive exhibt embedded in Henry Shaw’s Tower Grove House at the Missouri Botanical Garden that shared the history of enslaved individuals who…
Building Youth Confidence
My research with violence-impacted youth in Alton, Illinois, has served as a catalyst for personal growth and professional inspiration. Working closely with the Alton communities has shaped my perspective on…
Finding Your Place
The presentation has the potential to inspire both the high school leaders and the youth to think critically about the role of community in their lives and to share these…
Successful Afterschool Programs
This presentation is aimed at school admin, facilitators, and/or anyone who has wanted to start an after-school/extracurricular program for students. In it, I reflect on all of the things we…