Hello! My name is Tricia English, and at 50 years old, I am starting my very first blog—ever! Wow! It feels like stepping into the unknown while constantly wondering, Am I doing this right? But that’s part of the journey, and I’m excited to see where it leads. I am a single mother of two boys, Quinten (19) and Xyler (17), who continue to teach me more about patience, growth, and resilience than any classroom ever could. I also share my home with **three cats—Tiggs, Faye, and Zeppy—**who are fully convinced they run the place. I have a boyfriend, Fred, and we balance each other out in the best way—my always-on-the-go energy paired with his laid-back, “it will happen when it happens” attitude. When I’m not working or writing, I love being outdoors, especially watching sunsets and kayaking, and I’m also an avid pool shark who enjoys a little friendly competition.
I am an educator who believes that powerful learning begins with understanding where we are local and grows outward to the world beyond our classrooms.
I currently teach middle school English Language Arts, where I focus on helping students develop strong literacy skills, critical thinking, and a sense of curiosity about the world. Teaching in a rural community has shaped my approach to global education—I see firsthand how important it is for students to recognize that global issues are not distant or abstract, but deeply connected to their own lives, communities, and choices.
As a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms participant, I am committed to integrating global perspectives into everyday instruction. Rather than treating global learning as a separate unit or experience, I work to embed it into reading, writing, discussion, and problem-solving. My classroom emphasizes inquiry, empathy, and the belief that every studentregardless of locationhas a place in the global conversation.
This blog serves as a space to reflect on my Fulbright journey, share classroom-ready lessons, and explore the connections between local identity and global understanding. It is written for educators, students, and anyone interested in how global education can thrive in all learning environments.
My goal is simple: to help students see themselves not just as learners, but as informed, thoughtful participants in an interconnected world.
An English Teacher: Local to Global 