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15 Oct

Paradigm Shift

By Wesley Gunselman
In Eco-Literacy, Education, Montessori

In the summer of 2019, I was offered a job as a co-teacher in an early childhood (three to six years old) Montessori classroom. Within the course of six months, I faced multiple life altering transitions: I decided to pick up the mantle of being a Montessori practitioner

10 Sep

Transitions

By Wesley Gunselman
In Eco-Literacy, Kids & Family, Montessori

I was regularly encouraged throughout my junior high and high school years to pursue work in some field of science. I enjoyed science classes and felt that I was highly capable to conduct experiments and engage in scientific inquiry. It also appealed to many of the adults around

28 Aug

Learning in Communion with Place

By Wesley Gunselman
In Eco-Literacy, Kids & Family, Natural Sciences, Parenting

I have a passion to help families live healthy lives rooted in the principles of ecoliteracy, especially living in communion with the place they call home. In my adult life, I have learned that the more connected I am to the places I call “home” or “work” I

20 Aug

Dwelling Place

By Wesley Gunselman
In Eco-Literacy, Education, Montessori

When I imagine what my life might look like five, ten, sometimes as much as 30 years into the future many images come to mind. First, I think of my dwelling place. I imagine a humble dwelling with access to land for growing food and raising animals. Homesteading

10 Dec

(un)Stuck

By Wesley Gunselman
In Education, Kids & Family

Disclaimer: I intend this article to initiate conversations. As much as I would like to be a part of those conversations, I do not need to be involved. Do not waste your time reading this if you do not plan on taking action.The number of “feeling stuck” conversations