Haley Nus

Christian Approaches to Civil Disobedience, Political Disagreement, and Communication

With my 3rd and 4th graders last week, students and I examined popular ways Bible scriptures were used to endorse racism, segregation, and integration during the Civil Rights movement. In our studies, we analyzed many quotes and primary sources, including one letter exchange between 8 prominent Alabama clergy and Dr. Martin Luther King (Dr. King’sContinue reading “Christian Approaches to Civil Disobedience, Political Disagreement, and Communication”

February 2021 Monthly Summary

Let me share a visual summary of where God took me in February! Some things are new, some things are old, many things are fabulous. The Kids are Alright ( and Some of My Favorite Projects this Month) Since we’ve gotten back into the classroom this month, things are continuing to get better and better!Continue reading “February 2021 Monthly Summary”

Using Biblical Anti-racism to teach Civil Rights

Over the past several weeks, my 3rd and 4th grade students have embarked on a study of the U.S. Civil Rights movement, largely guided by student interests. In this unit, students have examined racism as a heart issue that has the power to affect systems. In discussions, I have explicitly framed racism as a sinContinue reading “Using Biblical Anti-racism to teach Civil Rights”

Leading Students into the Desert

With the Lenten season officially underway, the Lord set the scene for a powerful conversation this morning with my 3rd graders about waiting, setting aside distractions, and allowing God to meet us in the wilderness. The Lord wove together our Literacy focus for the day (comparing and contrasting through text structure on desert nations) with Christ’s temptations in the wilderness. The conversation landed on ways that we as individuals of all ages can set aside distractions to meet with God during a time of coronavirus and Lent.

We (in Education) will be Okay

Late last week, a guest to our school said something that continued to ring in my ears throughout the weekend. He said, “Teachers who love teaching are finding ways to continue loving teaching during the pandemic.” While it’s true that teachers need supportive environments in order to prosper, individuals must love teaching before they canContinue reading “We (in Education) will be Okay”