Meet Dr. Marlee Bunch
Dr. Bunch's experiences teaching at the secondary and post-secondary level, have allowed her to write curriculum, mentor teachers, create workshops, advocate for equity & justice, and most importantly support students. Her research, teaching, and educational advocacy work seeks to disrupt inequities, advocate for educational reform and illuminate the power of storytelling and history. Her research focuses on the oral histories of Black female educators. She is the founder of the un/HUSH teaching framework. She has two forthcoming books: The Magnitude of Us, Teachers College Press 2024, and un/Hushed: Oral Histories of Black Female Educators, University of Illinois Press 2025. You can learn more at www.drmarleebunch.com or by contacting her.
More About The un/HUSH Framework
Origin Story
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The un/HUSH Framework was born out of research focused on the oral histories of Black female educators in Mississippi from 1954-1971.
The framework helps create culturally & community responsive classroom lessons by recognizing and celebrating marginalized histories (H), unlearning (U), sharing stories (S) and healing (H) through connection and relationships.
Interested in learning more about the research? Keep scrolling.
What Does un/Hushed Mean?
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​The phrase “unhushed” speaks to dismantling constructs and barriers imposed on marginalized people through systemic and historical implications.
The un/HUSH Framework was born out of research focused on the oral histories of Black female educators in Mississippi from 1954-1971. un/HUSH Framework is a culmination of best teaching practices. Some of the research considered when creating this framework includes the oral histories of past educators, grief responsive teaching, trauma informed teaching, differentiated instruction, lateral teaching, oral histories, the Black intellectual tradition, the benefits of storytelling in the classroom, culturally responsive teaching, and the feedback and knowledge I have gained from students throughout my career regarding impactful classroom practices.
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The Big Picture
There are many frameworks available to teachers, but what was missing from the picture was the voices of the past educators who could offer their guidance and lessons. Many of those teachers navigated times not too different than today. What can we learn from them? How can we use oral histories, histories, and stories to forge relationships and coalitions with one another? We hope the framework guides you & inspires you to use it in powerful ways that bring about positive changes in your classrooms and learning.
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The Importance of Mississippi
