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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler

@theopoet.bsky.social

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Theopoet. Lover of people. Professionally unserious.

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Nov 20

Gearing up for #AARSBL24? My one piece of advice:
Everyone is smart. Distinguish yourself by being kind.

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thank you! Hope you are well friend!

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Mar 13

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Mar 11

For those in the LA area join me on March 26 at The Huntington for what is sure to be an inspiring conversation! I’ll be on the panel. Hope to see you there.

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Founders’ Day 2025 | Sowing Community: Living with Octavia E. Butler’s “Parables” | The Huntington

Join a special guest panel of community leaders and expert scholars for a conversation on Octavia E. Butler’s novels “Parable of the Sower” and “Parable of the Talents,” which focus on themes of resil...

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Feb 12

Season of the Sower (reading guide for Parable of the Sower) is available below!
This work includes the materials (questions, rituals, etc.) I used for our 5-week communal reading of Parables, but is filled with art and work from some incredible Black artists.

Facilitators guide coming soon!

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Place your Level Ground Gift Shop order here!All prices include shipping and/or digital delivery. Please note, you can only order one item per transaction. If you'd like to order more than one item, y...

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Jan 26

Check out my latest blog for Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning on “What Miss Frizzle Teaches Me About Teaching” series.

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What Miss Frizzle Teaches Me About Teaching – Part Two: Make Mistakes

Tamisha Tyler looks to Miss Frizzle's response to mistakes to see how they are essential to the learning process.

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Jan 19

What y’all doin?

Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Jan 8

We could use your prayers. So many in Altadena/Pasadena have lost everything in the Eaton Fire. I am ok for now. Just outside of the evac zone. Got a go bag with me. Please list shelters and other resources. I know First Baptist and All Saints in Pasadena are shelters. Stay Safe!

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Dec 26

I’d like to thank my mom for giving me books and leaving me be as a kid. The way I enjoy my own company now is dangerous and needs to be studied. #introvert #alonetime #IAmTheVibe

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Dec 23

Big agenda for today:
Turn on Christmas music
Make another gingerbread Café au lait
Color in my color by number Christmas book
Watch the next movie in my annual Harry Potter marathon while eating from my holiday tin of probably stale mix of cheddar caramel & butter popcorn
Drink
Repeat tomorrow

Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Dec 9

Cheers to 42 years! #happybirthdaytome

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Dec 2

Why were you worried about traveling with a real tree? Because I have one more trip in December and I was curious about that.

Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Dec 1

Thinking about getting a real Christmas tree this year. Grew up with an artificial tree my entire life and I loved it, but I just don’t have anywhere to store in my apartment when it’s not Christmas time. What say you? Are you #TeamRealTree or #TeamArtificialTree

#ChristmasTree #Christmas

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Dec 1

My introvert weekend is off to a great start. I have seen no one. I have spoken to no one. I listened to Christmas music and cleaned my house. Did a weird dance in my living room. Stared at a wall. Overall good times!
How are you introverting after the holiday?

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Nov 25

May your travel be smooth and your pillow at home welcome you with the ease that only a post conference sleep can bring. May your books be discounted and arrive before Christmas!
But most of all, may you remember that a conference, no matter what happens, can never define you.

Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Nov 25

Friends leaving #AARSBL24
I hope you got the chance to be seen in your work AND in your life. That you got to hug the necks of your beloveds, laugh with them, sit with them in their highs and lows this year.
I hope your favorite scholar knew your name, you had good food, and you got to rest.

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Nov 24

Sometimes you gotta have a cigar and a glass of whiskey, catch up, and talk theology. #AARSBL24

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Nov 23

Add your own questions! What would you prefer to be asked?

Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Nov 23

What are you excited about?

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Nov 23

Any paper or presentation inspiring your work?

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Nov 23

What is being you joy?

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Nov 23

Hope the conference is going well!
Here are alternative questions to “where are you?” Or “what are you doing now”
A thread:

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Nov 23

From Dr. Willie James Jennings: How do you sound freedom even amid despair? #AARSBL24

Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Nov 23

Feminist studies in religion reception starts at 7pm! Everyone is welcome. #AARSBL24

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American Academy of Religion @aarweb.bsky.social · Nov 22

We have a sensory lounge located in CC-21! You can find more information about lounges under the More > Important Information tab in our app or desktop planner: eppro01.ativ.me/appinfo.php?...

SBL & AAR 2024 Annual Meetings

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Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler @theopoet.bsky.social · Nov 22

First stop of this #AARSBL24 journey: contingent faculty workshop with Wabash Center.
Are you contingent faculty? If so, what would you want institutions to know? What advice/encouragement would you have for others?