Emily Affolter, a PhD program educator in Sustainability Education at Prescott College, shares her insights on culturally responsive teaching. She discusses how to build trust with diverse students and reimagines learning with equity at the forefront. Emily emphasizes the importance of acknowledging instructors' identities and the role they play in fostering inclusivity. The conversation also touches on decolonizing marine biology and how personal experiences, like birdwatching, can challenge fixed categories in science education, promoting a more open and pluralistic approach.