Writing & Media
Op-Eds
Too often, education policy is made by those with no classroom teaching experience. It is essential that teacher voice is elevated in conversations about education policy, and advocate for change to protect our students. You can read some of my work below.
Educators: We Must Be Champions for Our Trans Students
December 9, 2022 - EdSurge
Texas’ “no promo homo” law harms queer texans
Nov 22, 2021 - EdSurge
We must protect lgbtq students
Apr. 5, 2018 - Texas Tribune
Teachers Can Positively Impact Education Policy, We Just Have to Use Our Teacher Voice
Mar 24, 2022 - EdSurge
Now More Than Ever, LGBTQIA+ Students Deserve Inclusive Sex Education
Sep 23, 2021 - EdSurge
Commentary: My eighth-graders know climatology better than congressmen
Sept. 8, 2017 - Austin-American Statesman
Promoting Justice in Science Education
Sept. 8, 2020 - Medium
Misguided bathroom legislation would endanger students
Mar. 7, 2017 - Texas Tribune
In the Media
news & reporting
KXAN Austin (Nov. 13, 2023) How a New Texas Law Restricting Some Books Stacks Up Nationwide
Austin Chronicle (Nov. 3, 2023): Should Texas Science Textbooks Cover Climate Change?
Texas Tribune (Aug. 29, 2023) - Texas eighth graders will soon be required to learn about climate change. But not without a showdown over textbooks.
Edutopia (April 20, 2022): Why Sex Education Isn’t Just About Biology Anymore
Austin Chronicle (Aug. 7, 2020): Local K-12 Educators Look at Ways to Start the School Year as COVID-19 Looms
Features
Book (2023): Deliberate Optimism: Still Reclaiming the Joy in Education
St. Olaf College (June 20, 2023): Seven Oles receive Fulbright awards
LBJ School of Public Affairs (May 6, 2023): Alumni Spotlight: Geoff Carlisle (Master of Public Affairs ‘23)
Teach For America - Austin (Nov. 9, 2020): Alumni Making Waves - Our Austin Community: Geoffrey Carlisle
KIPP: Foundation (January 28, 2019): Meet Geoff Carlisle, 2018 Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching Award Recipient
Maya Consulting (2019): A Queer Educator on Equity, Sex Ed, and State Policy
Podcasts
Austin ISD X Podcast (Nov. 12, 2020): Science & Sex Ed State Standards
St. Olaf College: From the Hill to Real Life (May 24, 2019): How do you get to Carnegie Hall?