what are we doing here
I’m a gay dad and former teacher writing about the systems we’re stuck in—and how we raise kids who can break them. If you’re rethinking school, parenting, or your own story, this is your place.
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““I can’t get enough of What Are We Doing Here. Matt mixes his humor and unapologetic Queerness with the passion of someone who has lived through the American education system and is determined to make it better. He may not have been my teacher in high school, but through his writing, he teaches me to think more critically, care more deeply, and fight for a better future for the students of tomorrow. ”
Aidan Wharton, Gay Buffet
“What Are We Doing Here explores the complexity of the work that teachers do. Teaching requires self-awareness, compassion, and, of course, skill. From the mundane (day to day teaching life) to the magical (prompts that open up revelations about identity), Matt’s writing offers beautiful insights. A must-follow!”
Brenden O'Donnell, Geek Out