Amy
Amy is a Hudson Valley native and educator working in New York City schools. She has two little kids and one little dog. Before moving to her current home in Ossining, Amy attended college on Long Island and then spent most of her 20s in Brooklyn and Queens. New York is truly home for her, and she’s thrilled to be living closer to her hometown of Garrison and her extended family. As a mom, Amy believes in empowered parenting, and she’s passionate about raising her kids to be partners in the fight for social justice. When she’s not working or trying to figure out nap time, Amy loves hiking, yoga, swimming, and relaxing with her family.
Parenting as Social Justice: A Culturally Responsive Columbus Day
"What we committed in the Indies stands out among the most unpardonable offenses ever committed against God and mankind..." Bartolome de las Casas
School is...
Grand Opening: Macy’s Backstage
Macy’s welcomed Macy’s Backstage to its location in Cross County Shopping Center this past Saturday, August 18th. Macy’s Backstage offers fashion-loving customers another way...
A Marvelous Milestone: Ideas for 1st Birthday Parties in Westchester
This spring we celebrated my baby girl's first birthday. It was a lovely occasion, filled with family, friends, and fun. However, there are some...
Raising Little Feminists
I am trying to raise little feminists. Last week I had a conversation with my son that went like this:
D: Why is my name...
My Hardest Ever New Year’s Resolution
I have made the same basic New Year's resolution every year since college. It’s to make this year the best year of my life....
Parenting as Social Justice: Don’t Call my Son a Lady-Killer
Not to toot my own horn, but I make beautiful children. It's a well-known fact. Of course, I think my kids are extra cute...
Parenting as Social Justice: Because He Had a Dream
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny....
The Dos and Don’ts of Modeling Dialogue
Last month, I was writing an essay on establishing dialogue and discourse with kids at various age groups. Well, that one will have to...
Why White Mothers Need to Shout it from the Rooftops: Black Lives Matter
When I was pregnant, I always knew I was carrying a boy. Call it mother's intuition or maybe just a good guess, but I...
October 5 – 10: International Babywearing Week
When my son was born, he, like most babies, wanted to be held and nursed all day long. Generally, he would only sleep in...