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ABSTRACT
This is the creative narrative of two mature social justice-oriented educators’ stories to live by, stories to leave by, and stories to return by as we attempt to navigate the newly hooded academic’s life in the midst of COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter. The purpose of sharing our stories is not just for our own narrative therapy. When stories inform us of the struggle, persistence, and resilience of others, we not only gain knowledge but also strength and resolve to move forward through our own adversities. Thus, our hope is that this creative nonfiction will encourage others with similar personal and professional experiences to press on. As lovers of poetry and all things creative, we share our stories in alternating sestinas that describe our trials, triumphs, and trepidations of the now.
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Notes
1. Blair, M. (2019). Unlocked: Discover how to embrace the unexpected (p. 160). Pelerei Publishing.
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Notes on contributors
Diana Wandix-White
Diana Wandix-White is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Educator and Leadership Preparation at Texas A&M–San Antonio. In addition to higher education experience, she has 20 years of K-12 experience, including teaching and administration. With a specialization in urban education and in-depth knowledge of school and community partnerships, she works to support schools and educators in their efforts to build relationships with students and transform and expand their understanding of achievement and educational outcomes for marginalized populations.
Vicki Mokuria
Vicki Mokuria is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Elementary Education at Stephen F. Austin State University, where she teaches preservice teachers. She is a lifelong educator/learner who has worked as a parent educator, high school teacher, and now at the college level. After graduating from Soka University of America’s MA program, she attended Texas A&M and earned her PhD in curriculum and instruction. In addition to being a poet/scholar/educator, she is a devoted mother and grandmother.