Growing up in the Bay Area, a field trip to the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is a rite of passage for many elementary school students, but it is also a well known gathering place for the community. When I was searching for a placement with the Gardner Fellowship, OMCA was at the top of my list. At OMCA, I have the pleasure of working with a small team of museum educators who have trusted me with leading a few projects as a fellow.
One of my core projects as a fellow is working on a monthly activity for OMCA’s Friday Nights with Off the...