In 2018, Antioch New England faculty member Kayla Cranston led AmeriCorps VISTA members in a project at the Saint Louis Zoo, in Missouri. “We aimed to identify which conservation programming…
Gabriella Hudson-Abbot ‘12
Gabriella Hudson-Abbot ‘12 (Seattle, BA in Liberal Studies) painted a mural at South Lynnwood Park as a part of a $2.5 million renovation project. The mural features caring arms and…
Reflect, Act, Repeat. How Cycles of Inquiry Help Us Challenge Dominant Narratives
Mapmaking? Birdwatching? Political activism? Dr. Sue Woehrlin sees in each of these activities the importance of narrative—and she teaches her students to see and master these narratives. Stories are the way we make sense of the world, so it’s important for us to understand the stories of our cultures, our communities, and ourselves. Dr. Woehrlin joins the Seed Field Podcast for the final episode of our first season to discuss ways of studying and questioning the stories around us. Through a fascinating conversation about maps, birds, and narrative, we explore ways that changemakers can take back control of the stories being told, reimagining the world, and work to make it more just.
Movement and Magic: The Limitless Impact of Dance Movement Therapy
Tomoyo Kawano distinctly remembers a participant in one of her dance/movement therapy sessions: an older woman with a diagnosis of mental health concerns as well as dementia. Doctors at the…
Kierstyn Hunter ‘07
Kierstyn Hunter ‘07 (Seattle, MA) was named VP for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer at Berkshire Community College. She most recently served as Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs…
Making a Zoo For Everyone by Uplifting Voices of Color
“Growing up as a person of color in a predominantly white town, there were many instances and reasons where I felt like I was on the outside, like I didn’t…
Hayley Quinn: Leading Innovation in Mental Healthcare for an Evolving Society
As the digital continues to take over corners of our lives we never imagined would include screen time—think QR code restaurant menus and virtual exercise classes—these changes can feel overwhelming….
Clearing Pathways to Success for Black Boys and Educators of Color
“If I’m serving Black boys in a classroom, then everybody else is getting served too,” says Kyla Crawford, a teacher and librarian in Tukwila, Washington. Crawford, who graduated in 2017…
A Life Dedicated to Resilience, Service, and Moving Forward
If there is one word to describe Danyaile Hammond, it’s the word resilience. Hammond keeps moving forward—no matter what. In her view, there’s no point in getting stuck in the…
Cool Course: “Globalization, Immigration, and Education: Critical Perspectives”
“The course is all about gaining a nuanced perspective of the macro- and micro-level effects of globalization and human migration in the classroom,” says Dr. Caryn Park. She’s teaching “Globalization, Immigration,…
Compassion for Foster Youth Leads to Love of Play Therapy
Rachel Stewart-MacTavish loves working with children, and especially with those who most need help: children in difficult situations like the foster system, mental health treatment, or conflict with their families….
Antioch University Seattle’s MA in Couple and Family Therapy Program Ranked as One of the Top 50
The Master’s in Couple and Family Therapy at Antioch University Seattle has been ranked as one of the top 50 programs in 2021 by Intelligent.com. Antioch received the additional distinction…