Jeremy
Knoll


Jeremy is a writer and public school educator. He has taught English for nearly two decades since graduating from Middlebury College in Vermont. He is passionate about using the classroom and the study of literature to help students navigate a complex world. He writes frequently about education, parenting, running and the world as a whole. More of his writing can be found on his blog, One Man’s Field.

 

 

Articles by Jeremy

The Persistence of Gender Norms

While reading and listening to the reflections of the high school seniors he teaches, one educator finds himself troubled by the persistence of outdated gender norms.

How ‘Homegoing’ Has Changed My Teaching

After reading Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing, this teacher is doubling down on his efforts to root the study of literature and written expression in an emancipatory impulse.

Pink

A social justice educator comes to terms with his not-so-hidden biases.

Open Students’ Minds With Poetry 180

Through his experience at a poetry festival, one teacher realized how daily poetry readings could offer students a glimpse into a variety of experiences.

A (Not So) Simple Trick

In the wake of the election results, one teacher tries to help students reflect clearly on the voters who decided the election—and to maintain hope.
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