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Laura McCullough

@lauramcct

Poetry, flash memoir, fiction. MFA in fiction, Goddard College. Candidate for doctorate in Medical Humanities, Drew University (narrative healing, intergenerational epigenetic trauma, power of story). Author of several books of poetry. Also bonsai & bread

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A Drummer, Old Man, & the Whale: Trauma & Growth | Laura McCullough | TEDxBrookdaleCommunityCollege Laura’s compelling narrative intertwines loss, healing, and the awe of natural encounters. Explore how profound moments with nature and people inspire hope and foster a deeper understanding of life’s mysteries. A veteran educator with 25 years of teaching experience, Laura is a full professor of English at Brookdale Community College and has taught at Stockton and Ramapo. Specializing in trauma-informed, emotionally literate curricula, she emphasizes intra- and interpersonal development to help students find meaning and purpose. Her teaching spans writing, research, critical theory, and creative writing, focusing on self-discovery through language. An inaugural fellow in Brookdale’s Center for Transformative Learning, she founded CONNECTIONS, a peer support network for educators. A candidate for the Doctorate in Medical Humanities at Drew University, her research explores care ethics and inherited trauma. Her poetry collections include The Resurrection Jar, Women & Other Hostages, and The Wild Night Dress. A three-time NJ State Arts Council Fellow, she has received fellowships from Bread Loaf and Virginia Center for the Arts. She also edited A Sense of Regard and The Room and the World. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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A Drummer, Old Man, & the Whale: Trauma & Growth | Laura McCullough | TEDxBrookdaleCommunityCollege Laura’s compelling narrative intertwines loss, healing, and the awe of natural encounters. Explore how profound moments with nature and people inspire hope and foster a deeper understanding of life’s mysteries. A veteran educator with 25 years of teaching experience, Laura is a full professor of English at Brookdale Community College and has taught at Stockton and Ramapo. Specializing in trauma-informed, emotionally literate curricula, she emphasizes intra- and interpersonal development to help students find meaning and purpose. Her teaching spans writing, research, critical theory, and creative writing, focusing on self-discovery through language. An inaugural fellow in Brookdale’s Center for Transformative Learning, she founded CONNECTIONS, a peer support network for educators. A candidate for the Doctorate in Medical Humanities at Drew University, her research explores care ethics and inherited trauma. Her poetry collections include The Resurrection Jar, Women & Other Hostages, and The Wild Night Dress. A three-time NJ State Arts Council Fellow, she has received fellowships from Bread Loaf and Virginia Center for the Arts. She also edited A Sense of Regard and The Room and the World. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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I love to hear this. You’re one of the most amazing students I ever had the privilege to spend time with. And a great musician. Keep on being a light in the world that you are.

08.02.2025 14:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Omg Diego! I’ve never forgotten you! I learned a lot from you, as well. Sitting here today with a deep cold, sipping tea in my jammies, your note brought me to tears.

07.02.2025 14:55 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Following Historic & Dangerous Trump Immunity Ruling, Leader Schumer Led 34 Democratic Senators In Launching “No Kings Act” To Crack Down On Dangerous Precedent – To Eliminate Immunity For Presidents’... Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) led 34 of his Democratic...

No king. www.democrats.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...

07.02.2025 13:59 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

February 28 national boycott. Support only small businesses.

06.02.2025 18:49 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Trump announces task force to ‘eradicate anti-Christian bias’. WHITE HOUSE “FAITH OFFICE”

06.02.2025 17:44 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Massive boycott February 28, 2025. Let’s make it happen - hit the Fed in its wallet!!

06.02.2025 16:07 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0

So don’t commit to a “life time boycott”.
Let’s commit to a 28 Day boycott.
Just commit to “February” we don’t but from Target or Amazon but find a black owned shop/vendor instead. It will be hard and inconvenient and expensive. True.
But it’s just 28 Days. Let’s do it.
#BlackSky
#BlackSkyOver40

25.01.2025 12:41 👍 8 🔁 4 💬 3 📌 0
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Puppy play morning drill

04.12.2024 12:13 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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28.11.2024 12:17 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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And it begins.

27.11.2024 12:18 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Waffles. Rescue. Little biking helmet.

22.11.2024 13:11 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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21.11.2024 00:30 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Making sourdough. And poems.

15.11.2024 20:03 👍 10 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0

Here 2

13.11.2024 01:43 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Just ordered ORBITAL.

13.11.2024 01:34 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

My next poetry mss, THE RESURRECTION JAR, just went under contract. Looking to place the last of the poems.

10.11.2024 18:10 👍 17 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0
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We dive. We rise.

09.11.2024 13:21 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0