In this post, Social Studies teacher Lindsay Hutchison and Math, Science and Careers teacher Mariam Hazhir reflect on their teaching following the murder of George Floyd last June and share how they seek to practice antiracist educator mindsets, foster reflective conversations about racial inequity as allies, encourage critical consciousness and outline five principles that teachers of all disciplines can practice.
Mariam Hazhir and Lindsay Hutchison
Mariam and Lindsay are teachers in Surrey, British Columbia. Mariam teaches a variety of Math, Science, and Careers courses while Lindsay teaches a variety of History and Social Studies classes. Both are committed to fostering learning environments that centralize anti-racist action while continuously listening to build upon their own learning