Dr. Brittany shared the ways the Lord has lit her path from a family farm to pediatric oncology visits to inspiring science educators. She spoke of a grandmother who was her first model of a scientist by the ways she ran a farm with practical creativity, thrift, and love. She related anecdotes of what culturally responsive education can look like in STEM fields, honoring every student as an image-bearer and deep well of unique knowledge.
In the second hour, we had a wonder-filled time dissecting owl pellets. We also spread a table brimming with gorgeously illustrated books that honored life on earth. Covering topics from insect lifecycles to BIPOC scientists to Indigenous water protectors, these books invited us to celebrate a resilient Creation who daily bears witness to a Creator who delight in giving good gifts to God’s children.
