Blogs
Why Cambodian New Year Matters to Me
Every April, as the sun marks the beginning of a new astrological year, I find myself pausing—with deep reverence and emotion—for Choul Chnam Thmey, the Cambodian New Year. This time...
Why Cambodian New Year Matters to Me
Every April, as the sun marks the beginning of a new astrological year, I find myself pausing—with deep reverence and emotion—for Choul Chnam Thmey, the Cambodian New Year. This time...
Unraveling the Past: My Family’s Journey
Cambodia’s history is one that echoes with pain, resilience, and survival. For those unfamiliar, the country endured one of the most devastating genocides of the 20th century. Between 1975 and...
Unraveling the Past: My Family’s Journey
Cambodia’s history is one that echoes with pain, resilience, and survival. For those unfamiliar, the country endured one of the most devastating genocides of the 20th century. Between 1975 and...
Why Representation in Children’s Literature Mat...
The work I do in early childhood education with children’s literature—is a labor of love. There are moments when I pause and reflect on the time and energy I pour...
Why Representation in Children’s Literature Mat...
The work I do in early childhood education with children’s literature—is a labor of love. There are moments when I pause and reflect on the time and energy I pour...
Have You Ever Wondered?
Have You Ever Wondered? … as an educator, this is a question I ask myself often… Have you ever wondered what it truly feels like to be seen, represented, and...
Have You Ever Wondered?
Have You Ever Wondered? … as an educator, this is a question I ask myself often… Have you ever wondered what it truly feels like to be seen, represented, and...
From the Bronx to a Heart Full of Memories
Growing up in the Bronx, the holidays were not marked by the typical scenes of Santa’s gifts under a tree or the sparkling lights of festive decorations. My parents,...
From the Bronx to a Heart Full of Memories
Growing up in the Bronx, the holidays were not marked by the typical scenes of Santa’s gifts under a tree or the sparkling lights of festive decorations. My parents,...
A Journey of Research and Discovery
During my doctoral program, I began to research how the educational system supports—or fails to support—the cultural identities of students of color, specifically Cambodian and Cambodian American students. My work...
A Journey of Research and Discovery
During my doctoral program, I began to research how the educational system supports—or fails to support—the cultural identities of students of color, specifically Cambodian and Cambodian American students. My work...