Mandy was an A-student in school, but never learned much except how to perform the role of ?good student? and to ?do school.? The fear of exposing herself as ?not smart? kept her from experimenting or growing. Realizing this was the same appalling experience her students have, often compounded by social and institutional inequities, she began work to dismantle the systems that created that educational environment to create the space of trust, fearlessness and growth her students deserve. Her students are brilliant and brave. Their fierce motivation to reach their goals, their incredible vulnerability, and their willingness to be fearless pushes Mandy to cultivate spaces of love and liberation in the classroom.