A portfolio and online journal by Amy C, Museum Education Professional. Sharing original poetry, articles, artwork, and reflections on museum education, social justice, and personal values including feminism, LGBT+ rights, anti-racism, and equality. With over three years in learning and engagement roles, I contribute to Birmingham Museums Trust by fostering meaningful, inclusive experiences that celebrate diverse histories. My expertise lies in audience development, team management, and delivering creative programs that inspire a love of learning, particularly in the domains of feminism and the ancient world. At Birmingham Museums Trust, I led the development of impactful events such as the annual 'International Women and Girls in Science Day,' emphasizing collaboration and community engagement. My mission is to create accessible opportunities for learning while empowering teams and contributing to organizational growth.
I was 5. My mum told my teachers I wasn’t culturally Chinese, despite me looking Chinese.
They paid this no mind and expected 5 year old me to perform as the token Chinese girl and teach my class to count to 10 in Chinese.
It was a funny story at first, until you realise that I had no way of understanding that the pressure and expectation to behave a certain way was racism.
I am British. I was born here. I was 5. Being told I did not belong. I have felt like an alien my whole life.
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