Brenda Anfinson

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Brenda Anfinson is a Minnesota-based writer, educator and speaker on issues in adult basic education. She currently teaches basic literacy and civics classes to adult learners. After completing bachelor’s degrees in Spanish and anthropology at Luther College, she completed a master’s degree in education at the University of St. Thomas. When not teaching, she is busy cycling and enjoying the great outdoors.


Pages authored by Brenda Anfinson

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Dr. King’s Global Impact When I teach lessons about Martin Luther King Jr., I always wonder exactly how students will connect with the events and themes. My adult students...
Seeking the Warmth of the Union Suit Last summer, my students were fascinated with union suits, the one-piece undergarment. We were getting ready to visit the Minnesota History Center,...
Classroom Links Countries, Generations The students in my Adult Basic Education class are from a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Some are immigrants in their 20s, brushing up on their...
Photo Project Connects Lessons With Life At least once a quarter, my colleagues and I create a big project for our students. We hope that they will connect what they learn in the classroom...
Conversations Can Bridge Cultural Divide Editor’s Note: As the country approaches the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Teaching Tolerance bloggers have written about their insights and experiences...
The Digital Divide Has Real-World Impact A couple of months ago, a student pulled me aside to ask for help with a job application. As a teacher working with adult immigrants and refugees, I...
‘We Are Not at War Here’ In January 2010, two Somali men and one Oromo man were killed in a market in Minneapolis’ Seward neighborhood. Their shooters were two Somali-born...