Author: susannahremillard4244

Susannah teaches language arts at Nauset Regional Middle School. After deep dives into the study of Native American histories in New England, she received a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching to travel to New Zealand in 2019 to study the teaching of difficult history and colonization in New Zealand's schools, with a focus on the experiences of Māori students. She is currently working on projects centered on indigenous knowledge and agriculture. Susannah holds degrees from Colby College and the University of South Carolina and is a National Geographic Certified Educator, an NEH Summer Scholar, and a lifelong Cape Codder.

An Order of Understandings, for Takeaway

I’m in the wrapping things up and reflecting stage of my experiences, consolidating ideas, re-connecting to thank the people who … More

Chasing the Weka

Outside my window there are birds of all shapes and sizes, from the dangly-throated Tui to the tiny flitting fantail … More

Tragedy and Hope

The Biscuits of Aotearoa

(with some Gluten Free options) This short but sweet entry contains advice I wouldn’t necessarily follow unless you are thousands … More

What Am I Doing Here?

It has been far too long since I promised an explanation of my project, though I must say the page … More

A Shaky Start?

Firm ground. I’d like to say that Fulbright Orientation last Thursday and Friday set my feet on firm ground. But … More

Jucy Days, Jucy Nights

This post is not juicy, it’s Jucy, a post all about our experiences in the understated campervan that served not … More

Family Time!

For the past ten days, we’ve been on the South Island, winding our way around the landscape while hitting major … More

7-Seater Bicycle

Planes, trains, and…? Not everything is an allegory, but the 7-seater bicycle seems particularly well-suited for symbolism. First, there is … More

Requisite Airplane Window Shot

I’ve explored the the map of New Zealand for over a year now, so I feel a certain theoretical familiarity … More