Amy C, Museum Education Professional, WRITER , ACTIVIST, QUEER.
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.
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Queen, mother, murderer, murdered. Forgotten. misunderstood. Sought vengeance for filicide and paid with the only currency she had left, her life. My research focuses on information about Clytemnestra’s portrayals across different time periods and I, then, analyse what these interpretations reveal about politics, education, and society.Based on my research, I aim to provide a comprehensive…
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Inspiration: The Aeneid, by Virgil. Roman Poet. Tried to establish his place in History, by out -Homering Homer and in only 12 chapters, instead of the long 24 of Homeric style. Did he succeed? Let me know, after you’ve read on. Aeneas, Fleeing. Troy, Burning. sending, seismic waves that reverberate, Endlessly. Forever repeating cycles of…
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Reflecting on Latin’s Enduring Influence: From Ancient Rome to Modern Languages Latin, the language of the ancient Romans, has left an indelible mark on modern languages, particularly the Romance languages: Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian. This influence is not merely lexical but extends to grammar, medical terminology, and cultural heritage. 🏛️ Latin and the…
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Current favorite is Abbot Elementary. It really hits home, whilst being hilarious and heart-warming. Sitcoms are a form of media I consume a lot of. The repeated structure, short episodes and long seasons just work for me. “Teacher Appreciation,” Abbott Elementary’s Season 2, Episode 18, is a significant episode that explores the challenges of underfunded public…
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Before a Session Term-Time Routine After a Session School Holidays Other Tips
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Birmingham Museums Trust (BMT) is transforming into an open, participatory, and financially sustainable organization by implementing a five-year plan to redefine its sites and programs, involving community input through a Citizens’ Jury and focusing on cultural citizenship. Key initiatives include a physical transformation of sites like Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (BMAG), development of a Theory…
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https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/search?query=women Trail for Thinktank, Science Museum Afterwards, transformed into online resources. Curated, researched, edited and written by me. https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/resources/mary-anning I was surprised by the minimal mention of Women in the science museum, when so many have been pioneers who’s work has been stolen or forgotten altogther. I aim to give them their voice back. Or,…
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Get updates on my museum work. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-cheng-learning/recent-activity/all/ Some examples:
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Remarkably Bright Creaturs, Shebly Van Pelt Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt is a heartwarming novel about Tova Sullivan, a widow who works at an aquarium, and her unlikely friendship with Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus. Marcellus uses his intelligence to help Tova uncover the truth about the mysterious disappearance of her son 30 years prior, exploring themes…
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what is the first think you think of when you think of conductivity in material science? Humans can conduct electricity! A fact that always blows children’s minds. Because we’re 70% water, and water is an excellent conductor.
