A Scholar's Dance to Higher Ground

Abstract

The chapter shares pivotal points of Dr. Thrower's life depicted as a particular dance. The chapter anchors itself into a brief look into her formative years. She shares her experiences in undergraduate school and then moves forth into her early professional life. Next, Dr. Thrower depicts her community health work, earning advanced education, and provides the reader insights into her initial experiences in academia. Later, with a more seasoned eye and hindsight, she can label her experiences clearly, specifically dealing with microaggressions at the hands of both her students and peers. Each section opens with a new dance and is summarized with an open letter to individuals who were pivotal to her development at specific periods in her life.