Interrupting Oppression in the Classroom

In a time marked by intense challenges—elections stirring division, violence leaving lasting scars, and injustice affecting communities—educators face an important question: How can we respond with care when oppression appears in our classrooms and learning spaces? Join us for a conversation on fostering environments of warmth, welcome, and resilience.

Sally Eck is a fixed-term instructor in the Women's Studies Department at Portland State University. Sally earned a B.S. in both Sociology and Women's Studies, with an MS in Education. Currently her courses have included Girl power Capstone, Local Justice Capstone, Social Justice Education, Women's Studies Inquiry, Gender and Education, and Spring Celebration. Sally has a personal commitment to issues surrounding Feminist Pedagogy, Oppression Theory, and feminist parenting.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pan-African Commons @ 2nd floor of SMSU, 1825 SW Broadway, M209, Portland, United States