Jeremy
Knoll


Jeremy is a writer and public school educator. He has taught English for nearly two decades since graduating from Middlebury College in Vermont. He is passionate about using the classroom and the study of literature to help students navigate a complex world. He writes frequently about education, parenting, running and the world as a whole. More of his writing can be found on his blog, One Man’s Field.

 

 

Articles by Jeremy

Studying Gender Roles in Literature and Life

Examining “classic” literature presents the opportunity for a fascinating study in historical gender roles, but a comparison with today’s media can help students uncover shocking similarities.

Pathways to Adulthood

Dare to dream big about what senior year could be.

Magical Cloaks and Targets?

In the wake of more shootings, this white educator and father contemplates how he can undermine a system that makes his sons and him safer than their African-American counterparts.

Media Worth Binging On: Two Pro-social Examples

Many students are constantly tied to their phones. As educators, we can tap into that interest—and students’ curiosity and desire for entertainment—to show them gateways to a wider worldview.

A Need to Speak: Teaching About the 2016 Election

This teacher argues that educators can’t shy away from discussing the current political climate. Students need to learn how to navigate explosive, emotional conversations in ways that nudge the discourse back toward civility.
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