Neema Avashia
Neema Avashia, she/her, is a Civics teacher in Boston Public Schools, where she has worked since 2003. She was recognized as the city-wide Educator of the Year in 2013. As an Asian American teacher and writer, Neema has published several pieces focused on race, class, and inequities in education.
Neema Avashia, she/her, is a Civics teacher in Boston Public Schools, where she has worked since 2003. She was recognized as the city-wide Educator of the Year in 2013. As an Asian American teacher and writer, Neema has published several pieces focused on race, class, and inequities in education. Her articles can regularly be seen on WBUR’s Cognoscenti. Theatre: Education Consultant, Mr. Parent (Lyric Stage). Books: Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place. Education: Carnegie Mellon. www.neemaavashia.com
(As of May 2022)