Jennifer Sturge, Core Faculty in Education, specifically in the school library endorsement program, participated in a panel discussion titled Off the Shelf: Book Challenges, Bans and Promoting Inclusive Literature sponsored…
Alumni Visit the Galápagos Islands
A group of ten Antioch alumni recently embarked on a journey to the Galápagos Islands, aiming to immerse themselves in a week of exploration, hands-on learning, and reconnection. These women, who affectionately refer to themselves as the “Butterfly Tribe,” are accomplished and creative educators who share a profound love for the natural world and a strong commitment to fostering ecological awareness and advocating for social change. Their friendship has endured for 25 years, bound by their shared experience as Environmental Studies students at Antioch’s New England campus.
Beth Dennison Releases “The Co-Regulation Revolution”
Beth Dennison ’10 (New England, MA), a master somatic psychotherapist and author based in Massachusetts, released The Co-Regulation Revolution in September 2023, which recently achieved the status of #1 New…
Susie Spikol Receives 2023 Educator of the Year Award
Susie Spikol ‘94 (New England, MS) was honored by the Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) as their 2023 Educator of the Year. CCCD chose its awardees based on “the recipient’s…
James Van Auken Assumes Role of Business and Organizational Leadership Coach at Consolidated Analysis Center
James Van Auken ‘19 (PhD, GSLC) assumed the role of Business and Organizational Leadership Coach at Consolidated Analysis Center, Inc., which is renowned for delivering unique expertise and cutting-edge technology…
Shandell Maxwell Publishes “Keep Going: A JEDI Journal for Activists”
Shandell Maxwell ’21 (GSLC PhD) recently self-published a new journal entitled Keep Going: A JEDI Journal for Activists. The resource aims to inspire activists to reflect and document lived experiences…
One Good Point… Amy Rutstein-Riley
Hi, I’m Dr. Amy Rutstein-Riley, Associate Dean of Antioch’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change and Director of the PhD program of the same name. I’m an interdisciplinary social scientist concerned with girls’ and women’s identity development.
School Librarians Are Essential, So Why Are These Jobs Disappearing?
There’s a quiet epidemic wiping out school librarian positions across the U.S. Between 2015 and 2019, the number of librarians declined by 20%, and one in five school librarian positions was eliminated entirely.
Etta Jackson Accepted to the Fulbright Specialist Program
Etta Jackson ’20 (GSLC, PhD) has been accepted to the Fulbright Specialist Program. She will be working directly with The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development, which provisions…
Ed Droste ’22
Ed Droste ’22 (Los Angeles, MA), the well-known front man of the indie rock band Grizzly Bear, has recently embarked on a unique career change, obtaining a license as an…
Kathy Hoffman ’22
Kathy Hoffman ‘22 (GSLC PhD) has been appointed as an Advisor in the Director’s Office of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. She joined the agency in 2018….
Tawana Davis ‘21
Tawana Davis ‘21 (GSLC PhD) recently hosted the organization’s annual Sistah Soul Search weekend retreat in partnership with colleagues to provide free breast cancer screenings for young women and the…