Hi, I’m Chris.

I teach and make things.
Winter sunlight shines through a stained glass panel in an antique shop. The top half of the panel shows live flowers, the bottom a geometric flower motif.

Teaching for Degrowth

How could our pedagogy and our schools support degrowth?

January 1, 2023 · Chris
Photo of the Ice Age Trail in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin.

I Went for a Walk

I’m back from a short solo backpacking trip and reflecting on the long walk.

July 27, 2022 · Chris
Image of three books on my couch: "Raising Antiracist Children: A Practical Parenting Guide" (Hawthorne & Yglesias), "How to Raise an Antiracist" (Kendi), and "Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices: Building a Culture of Equity, Connection, and Healing" (Rerucha).

Summer Reading

As I recharge this summer, I’m looking forward to catching up on some books that have come out recently.

July 8, 2022 · Chris
A sample PNG generated by 10f.io

Launching a New Tool for Teachers

I’ll be busy this July promoting 10f.io, a tool for teachers.

July 4, 2022 · Chris
Photo of a classroom block area

Imagine the World We Want

“This is not the time to teach children how to be in the world as is.”

June 29, 2022 · Chris