Category Archives: Education

Fall 2026 update

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Kerry

The beginning of a new semester is always a time of reflection about what lies ahead in light of what lies behind. I’ve been animated by many interests in my work as Curator of the History of Science Collections. Four … Continue reading →

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Stellar 2026

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Kerry

Welcome STELLAR educators and the NASA Educator Resource Center! “Why did not somebody teach me the constellations, and make me at home in the starry heavens, which are always overhead, and which I don’t half-know to this day?” — Thomas … Continue reading →

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Teaching Science in Elementary Schools

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Kerry

Welcome, elementary educators! Note: Bring hammers and scissors “Why did not somebody teach me the constellations, and make me at home in the starry heavens, which are always overhead, and which I don’t half-know to this day?” — Thomas Carlyle … Continue reading →

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Stellar 2025

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Kerry

Welcome STELLAR educators and the NASA Educator Resource Center! “Why did not somebody teach me the constellations, and make me at home in the starry heavens, which are always overhead, and which I don’t half-know to this day?” — Thomas … Continue reading →

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Refugees

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Kerry

“You shall not wrong or oppress a resident alien, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt.” (Exodus 22:21) “You shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD … Continue reading →

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Speak their names

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Kerry

PDFs: Key to Blessing lyrics | Liturgy Enter the wild with care, my love And speak the things you see Let new names take and root and thrive and grow… Our 18-month-old grandson was touring wild areas of Washington and … Continue reading →

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Information vs. wonder

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Kerry

“I’m very concerned that our society is much more concerned with information than wonder, in noise rather than silence. How do we encourage reflection? … Oh my, this is a noisy world.” (video) — MisterRogersQuotes (@MisterRogersSay) July 8, 2022 “I’m … Continue reading →

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15 books on a deserted island

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Kerry

Russell Moore asks what 12 books one would want to have near if one were stranded on a deserted island for the rest of one’s life. I can’t do it. For me, 15 is the minimum! So here are my … Continue reading →

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Bandersnatch

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Kerry

A desperate dilemma confronts writers, artists, and students in these times: Authentic creative endeavor is always embedded in friendship and community. Yet both friendship and community seem increasingly remote and elusive. This is why I find myself recommending Diana Glyer’s … Continue reading →

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The spirit of Truman State University

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Kerry

Zac Burden’s rallying call to students at Truman embarking upon this extraordinary fall semester.

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Love, Kirksville

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Kerry

Ah, my home town has sent a love letter to my alma mater, and it makes me long for both. As my first chemistry teacher used to say, “When you’re tired of Kirksville, you’re tired of living!” Thank you, Mayor … Continue reading →

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An emotional commitment to ignorance

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Kerry

“Prejudice is an emotional commitment to ignorance” – Jane Elliott While Jane Elliott was ostracized for conducting her blue eyes/brown eyes educational experiment back in 1968, the objections from her colleagues and community were not because she manipulated the third … Continue reading →

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