I have a lot of fond memories from my childhood, but some of my favorite ones have come from the meals and trips that I have taken with my family.  While the primary purpose of food is to provide nourishment to our bodies, it is so much more than that. Food is an essential partContinue reading Family

During my time here at UNCA, I hope to grow in all aspects of my life, experience many new things, learn new ideas, gain new interests, hobbies, and skills, continue cultivating my skills, and make lifelong friends all while remembering who I am, what my values are, and why I am here.  While I wasContinue reading My Future in College

What Effect Does Unschooling Have on Children, Families, and Communities? Review of Literature Intro The unschooling movement in America is on the rise and gaining popularity amongst different types of families. I want to find out what the academic conversation is around this new way of educating children as well as explore what it canContinue reading Unschooling

Ziyanah Alexander February 7, 2022 This guide is for anyone who is going to be responsible for watching children for a limited amount of time. This could mean teenagers who are starting out on babysitting jobs, an older sibling who will begin watching their younger siblings, an adult who will be responsible for children forContinue reading How to Babysit Children

My name is Ziyanah Alexander and I am student at UNC Asheville. On this website you can explore some of my works. On this site you will find a paper that explores unschooling, a how to guide for babysitting children, and an essay that tells you my hopes for my time in college. Thank youContinue reading Hello Everyone!