Kristin Leong, KUOW

Kristin Leong

KUOW

Seattle, WA, United States

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Recent:
  • Unknown
Past:
  • KUOW
  • EdSurge
  • Teaching Channel

Past articles by Kristin:

'Attractive for an Asian man’: Photographer reframes Asian American masculinity

Chinese American photographer Andrew Kung is reclaiming representation of the all-American man one portrait at a time. → Read More

With marriage and a gender transition behind them, they dined at Canlis

After Maura Hubbell transitioned, her wife Lisa Jaffe couldn't find her "inner lesbian." This is the story of their marriage and the queerness of connecting after getting divorced. → Read More

After tense election, 10 strangers come together for a nerdy (Zoom) dinner party

KUOW's 4th cohort of Curiosity Club will reflect on the last four years and imagine what's next for 2021. → Read More

KUOW calls for bold essays on life and resilience

Seattle Story Project is seeking brave storytellers. → Read More

‘We Signed Up to Be Teachers. We Didn’t Sign Up for a Death Sentence.’

When classes were abruptly moved online last spring in the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, Texas high school teacher Aletha Williams was ready. An ... → Read More

Five Simple Ways to Create an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Classroom

Help make your classroom a safe and inclusive space for all of your students with these tips to create a more LGBTQ-inclusive classroom. → Read More

8 Tips for navigating the perks & problems of love in lockdown

Drs. John and Julie Gottman join KUOW to explore the challenges and adventures of coupledom during Coronavirus. → Read More

Protest Book Club: Great reads for change with Seattle's hip-hop professor

Dr. Daudi Abe along with KUOW's Ross Reynolds and public radio listeners explore recommendations for revolutionary reads. → Read More

8 Tips for navigating the perks & problems of love in lockdown

Drs. John and Julie Gottman join KUOW to explore the challenges and adventures of coupledom during Coronavirus. → Read More

Black Teachers Matter. Black Students Matter. Black Lives Matter.

We’re in the midst of an uprising, a global pandemic and an economic depression. Meanwhile, schools have been closed since March. Teachers, you’re ... → Read More

Pandemic Book Club: Reading recommendations from Nancy Pearl and KUOW listeners

Book Lust author Nancy Pearl talks with KUOW's Ross Reynolds and public radio listeners about great reads for lockdown → Read More

My 71-year-old mom is a nurse on the front lines of Covid-19. I’m worried. She’s not.

I asked her if she feels scared going to work since the coronavirus outbreak. She said if nurses are afraid, they won't be able to do their jobs. → Read More

My 71-year-old mom is a nurse on the front lines of COVID-19. I’m worried. She’s not.

I asked her if she feels scared going to work since the coronavirus outbreak. She said if nurses are afraid, they won't be able to do their jobs. → Read More

Meet Anthony Johnson: Teacher of the Year. Rebel ‘Mayor.’ High School Dropout.

This week we’re bringing you a special episode of our weekly podcast. Listen here, or read more below.Families have moved their homes to Salisbury, ... → Read More

Random acts of kindness from teachers and students to warm your old, cold heart

We asked, you responded. Community members share moments that reminded them that empathy is alive and well in the world. → Read More

One night to thaw the Seattle Freeze: A KUOW Curiosity Club Pop-Up

KUOW brings together a new group of ten inquisitive humans for an experimental dinner party. → Read More

Angry much? Soraya Chemaly says women should be

Author and activist Soraya Chemaly is angry about patriarchy. She says her anger is both resentful and hopeful. Hear why. → Read More

One Teacher's Plan to Close Culture Gaps in Schools

For my most of my teaching career, I was the only teacher of color in my building. I once expressed to the principal my hope that she would be ... → Read More

Single Parenting: It's Like Drowning And Being On Fire At The Same Time

When my friend tells me she’s thinking about having a baby on her own, my mind flashes immediately to that January morning in 2011 when, as I just... → Read More

Single Parenting: It's Like Drowning And Being On Fire At The Same Time

When my friend tells me she’s thinking about having a baby on her own, my mind flashes immediately to that January morning in 2011 when, as I just settled → Read More