Withness
If we can be intentional about learning the culture of our students using a “withnness” framework we can build trust and open lines of communication. This model Invites students into an educational journey built on trust and creates an empowering learning community for all.
Karie Dahle-Huff
Kari Dahle-Huff is originally from Busby, MT, and is an enrolled member of the Northern Cheyenne tribe. She began her teaching career as a high school English teacher by first volunteering with Peace Corps to teach English as an Foreign Language in the Republic of Georgia before returning to Montana to teach at St. Labre. Dr. Dahle-Huff has been a licensed teacher and reading interventionist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Currently, Dr. Dahle-Huff is an Associate Professor of Literacy at Montana State University Billings. This is her 10th year at MSUB. She has been a department chair and a Peace Corps Preparation Coordinator. Dr. Dahle-Huff’s research centralizes on adolescent reading, executive function skills, critical literacy practices, and place-conscious education.