Empathic Educator | Antiracism Leader | Science Expert | Speaker | Author 🌻About Me: I’m a 1st generation Italian-American who is passionate about studying, learning, and understanding the people and world around me. Meditation, yoga, and naps are important practices for my self-care. I find great joy in being creative and being helpful. ❤️My Convictions: Honoring a person’s intersectional identities and culture is very important to me. Teaching and demonstrating to others to do the same is my life’s calling. 🏹What I do: I am a 25+ years teacher of science in a premiere performing arts high school in NYC. (Fame!) Science subjects include: psychology, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, forensic science, and health. I help veteran teachers engage students by creating exciting, equitable classrooms where students complete their work. 👩🏻‍🏫 I am excited to connect w/ other educators & ed leaders to discuss topics in STEM/STEAM, Equity, Social Justice, Education Policy, Mental Health, & how to incorporate new tools & strategies into the K-12 classroom. I am the 🏠 Founder of Creating Brave Spaces ⚛️My Education: 👩🏻‍🔬BS - Biochemistry (Hofstra University) 📚MA - Math, Science, & Tech Education in Secondary Schools (Teachers College, Columbia University) 👩🏻‍🏫Advanced Certificate - Administration & Supervision (Hunter College) 📚 Author: - The Commuter’s Journal: How to Practice Self-Care on Public Transportation - How to Write Inclusive Science Lesson Plans! - How to Honor Your Students’ Identities! (Please go to my Linktree in my IG bio or Amazon for details! Any earnings via Clubhouse or Ebook sales will go toward my DonorsChoose.org projects for my students: www.donorschoose.org/mcgoey 🔗Let’s Connect: 🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniettamcgoey 🧵 https://www.threads.net/@antoniettamcgoey