Episode 6: Content Developer Caroline Gambell Talks Culturally-Relevant Resources

In this episode, Kristina interviews Caroline Gambell who is the Middle School ELA Curriculum Director from Match Fishtank in Boston, Massachusetts. Her background as a teacher and content developer make her role at Match Fishtank a perfect fit. Match Fishtank is a relatively new openly-licensed curriculum that’s available to anyone and everyone, so I wanted to hear how it started, why it was important to openly share it, and how listening to users like the Match Charter teachers, as well as teachers across the country, help shape what is ultimately created.

Kristina's main takeaway in this interview goes back to the importance of making content culturally-relevant for students. Traditional textbooks and curriculum often present a singular Eurocentric narrative without multiple perspectives to provide a comprehensive view of subjects. Match Fishtank has been very intentional in including diverse texts and topics, which is evident in the work that Caroline has led and the team continues to develop.