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The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast

221: The Photography Project That Showed Teachers Through a New Lens

Feb 4, 2024
A teacher shares his experience with a photography project that captures the personalities of teachers, fostering bonds within the staff. They discuss the benefits of photography and creating supportive teacher communities. They also explore the steps to create similar photography projects and celebrate teachers through a gallery show.
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Quick takeaways

  • A photography project at a high school helped teachers embrace their individuality, breaking free from professional personas and showcasing their unique personalities and interests.
  • Photography can serve as a mindful and therapeutic activity for teachers, providing solace amidst the stress of their jobs and allowing them to express themselves creatively while capturing the beauty around them.

Deep dives

Teachers capturing their humanity through photography

Teachers are expected to suppress parts of their humanity, but a photography project helped them embrace their individuality. Dan Tricarico, a high school English teacher, started taking photos of his school campus and then shifted his focus to portraits of colleagues. The project grew over time, and the images captured each teacher's personality in a way that traditional yearbook pictures couldn't. The project brought the faculty closer together, allowing them to see themselves and each other in a new light. Inspired by Dan's project, other teachers can use their smartphones to create similar projects at their schools.

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