Texas Voices: You Are Only Just Beginning: A refresh for the journey ahead

Written By Aisha Christa Atkinson

Back in 2020, the algorithm of Instagram brought to my attention the watercolor and poetic musings of Morgan Harper Nichols, a mixed media artist deeply inspired by stories, conversations, and various moments of everyday life. During a time of my life where the world felt like such an isolating place due to the public safety restrictions of quarantine and my personal life seemed to be in such a state of disarray, I was able to find a communion of solace and light through Nichols’ posts. Three years of growth and countless thought-provoking reshares later, I see myself on the other side of the uncertainty that was weighing me down so heavily. I live a much more joyful, grateful life these days and I attribute much of the foundation of that new outlook to Nichols’ work.

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Aisha Christa Atkinson

Aisha Christa Atkinson is an award-winning instructional leader, education scholar, and writer whose work centers on inclusive leadership, literacy development, and the design of supportive school communities. She serves as Assistant Principal at Stafford Early Childhood Center in Texas and was named Stafford MSD District Professional of the Year (2025) and the 71st Texas Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc. (2023). Her writing has appeared in Education Week, Edutopia, Texas Voices, Teacher2Teacher, and Advocate for Me Magazine, where she examines instructional leadership, differentiated instruction, and systems that cultivate belonging. Aisha holds advanced degrees in Educational Administration and English Education and writes at the intersection of practice, policy, and purpose.

https://www.aishacatkinson.com
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