Teacher fellows
Meredith Evans
My journey with Parallel Histories started in 2020 as a history teacher working in East London. I fell in love with the charity through delivering the Israel/Palestine scheme of work, and through the fantastic debate opportunities they presented for students. Three years later, and I have joined the team to become part of what I think is an amazing and meaningful cause.
I studied History and Politics at the University of Sheffield and went on to train as a teacher in London. I simply love history. I am a particular fan of the medieval period, but really can get swept up in any history at all. I feel very passionately about contested, controversial and neglected histories, and the dual narrative approach at the centre of Parallel Histories is what really pulled me into the heart of this work. I love writing, especially educational resources, and spend most of my spare time either reading or working on something myself.
I think it is easy to underestimate the power learning about conflicts has in preventing them in the future, and the huge importance in promoting non-judgemental approaches to deconstructing historical narratives. In my experience young people are perhaps the most willing to take on new viewpoints and arguments and show great ability to understand why certain histories are contested. That is why I know the work here at Parallel Histories is having real impact, and why I am so excited to be part of that process.
Meredith Evans
My journey with Parallel Histories started in 2020 as a history teacher working in East London. I fell in love with the charity through delivering the Israel/Palestine scheme of work, and through the fantastic debate opportunities they presented for students. Three years later, and I have joined the team to become part of what I think is an amazing and meaningful cause.
I studied History and Politics at the University of Sheffield and went on to train as a teacher in London. I simply love history. I am a particular fan of the medieval period, but really can get swept up in any history at all. I feel very passionately about contested, controversial and neglected histories, and the dual narrative approach at the centre of Parallel Histories is what really pulled me into the heart of this work. I love writing, especially educational resources, and spend most of my spare time either reading or working on something myself.
I think it is easy to underestimate the power learning about conflicts has in preventing them in the future, and the huge importance in promoting non-judgemental approaches to deconstructing historical narratives. In my experience young people are perhaps the most willing to take on new viewpoints and arguments and show great ability to understand why certain histories are contested. That is why I know the work here at Parallel Histories is having real impact, and why I am so excited to be part of that process.
