"TELL THEM WHO YOU ARE!"
-Queen Mother of Wakanda
I am Angel Beckwith-Malone. I am a mother, teacher, writer artist and your child's 7th grade Humanities teacher. My educational background is in the field of history -- I LOVE HISTORY. I graduated from SDSU with my B.A. in Africana Studies and received my teacher training at High Tech High's Teaching Apprentice Program.
My favorite part about teaching is making authentic connections with students. The connections I make with students increases my effectiveness as an educator and mentor. My goal is to make learning fun & engaging, accessible and equitable. Please contact me with any questions, comments or concerns and I will do my best to accommodate you and your child.
Respectfully,
Angel Beckwith-Malone
abeckwithmalone@hightechhigh.org
PUBLISHED ARTICLE / PAPER
"David, Goliath & the School to Prison Pipeline"
By: Angel Beckwith-Malone
Subject: School to Prison Pipeline
Publisher: Unboxed
Date: TBD
Issue: TBD
MY TEACHING PRACTICES
Equity
Why I Do It
I received my BA at SDSU in Africana Studies. Learning about my culture helped me to love and appreciate myself, culture and my people. I then found that my newly emerged self knowledge and love grew abundantly into love of others. It was then I was able to see myself in others and truly appreciate people and their cultures. I love learning about people and I celebrate diversity.
What informs my practice
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Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain by Zaretta Hammond
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Multiplication is for White People by Lisa Delpit
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Lies My Teacher Told Me by James W. Loewen
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A Different Mirror by Ronald Takaki
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Howard Zinn
What it looks like
Accessing Funds of knowledge, empathy interviews, culturally relevant content and curriculum, inviting family and community into classroom, Including neurodiversity in cultural studies. Viewing points in history from different cultural perspectives.
Inclusion
Why I do It
I am a mother to a beautiful son with autism. Being apart of his journey has opened my eyes to how kindness, seeking to understand and not to judge along with inclusion can really improve the quality of life of those of us who have special needs. Because I believe in neurodiversity I want to ensure that my classroom values students of all abilities and supports students of all learning styles and needs.
What informs my practice
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I Read it But Don't Get It by Chris Tovani
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Strategies for Classroom Practice: Instruction By Reiss
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Reaching & Teaching Children Who Hurt by Susan E. Craig
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Psychological Trauma & The Developing Brain by Phyllis T. Stein & Joshua Kendall
What it looks like
Using Universal Design for Learning strategies in combination with ELL teaching strategies and creating a safe space for learning. This includes but not limited to using graphic organizers, visual timers & aides, use of technology, providing reading and writing scaffolds, and restorative justice practices and community circles.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
"You really helped my figure out [my learning process.] Our conversations really helped me, not even just emotionally but intellectually and helped me get my work done.” -Amais Jay
“You were always there for me when I needed help... I really appreciate the help and time you really put into me the last couple of years.” - Cesar Gonzalez
"Thank you for helping with our senior projects...You've made my senior year incredible & unforgettable!" -Ambahr Morales
"Angel is the most resilient person I know" - Ka'Mari House