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Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE

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The "Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE" Podcast highlights the unspoken and unsung heroes who are changing the education game as we know it! Everyday, we come across the work of so many incredible educators who simply don't get the recognition they deserve! In this podcast, we will provide the viewers with an opportunity to learn the personal stories of these incredible educators and the specific elements that shape who they are as educators. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support

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167) "Leading Schools within Inequitable Systems" (Dr. Mary Rice-Boothe)

July 11, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes - 51.4 MB

In this week's episode, I had the honor of welcoming Dr. Mary Rice-Boothe to talk about her educator journey, transitioning from the classroom to school leadership, her latest book, "Leading Within Systems of Inequity in Education", and much more! To learn more about Dr. Rice-Boothe's work, you can visit her website at maryriceboothe.com or follow her on Instagram, Twitter (@mriceboothe), and LinkedIn. BIO: Mary Rice-Boothe, EdD, has more than 25 years of experience in education as a teache...

166) "Unpacking the Art of Instructional Design" (Ranata Davis)

July 04, 2024 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ranata Davis to learn about her early upbringing in South Carolina, her life as an international educator in Qatar, her transition from teaching in the classroom to working as an instructional designer, and so much more! To learn more about Ranata's work, you can visit her website at www.idbydavis.com or follow her on LinkedIn. BIO: Ranata Davis is a former physical education teacher, athletic director, and assistant principal who hails f...

165) "Using STEM Education to Drive Equity & Justice" (Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean)

June 27, 2024 04:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MB

In this week's episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean to learn about her early educator journey, how she discovered her love for STEM, the founding of STEM4Real, and what people can expect from her upcoming book, "STEM for All". To learn more about Dr. Leena's work, you can visit the STEM4Real website at stem4real.org or you can follow her on Instagram, Twitter (@stem4real), and LinkedIn. BIO: Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean is the founder of STEM4Real, a nonprofit pr...

164) "The Spiritual Power of Storytelling" (Arlène Elizabeth Casimir)

June 20, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

In this episode, I had a beautiful conversation with Arlène Elizabeth Casimir where I learned about her upbringing in a Haitian household, her evolution as an educator, her business ventures Reveye and Lakay Lune, her new children's book, "Back Home", and much more! To learn more Arlène's work, you can visit the Reveye website at https://www.reveye.io/, the Lakay Lune website at https://www.lakaylune.com/, Twitter (@ArleneCasimir), Instagram (@the.awakened.teacher), and LinkedIn. BIO: Arlè...

163) "Growing Into My Voice as a BIPOC School Leader" (Juan Jacobs Sheblak)

June 13, 2024 04:00 - 57 minutes - 48.4 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of welcoming Juan Jacobs Sheblak to learn about his childhood in South Africa during the Apartheid era, developing a passion for activism and community organizing, his evolution as a leader of color in international schools, and much more! To learn more about Juan's work, you can follow him on Twitter (@Juan_Sheblak) or LinkedIn. BIO: Juan Jacobs Sheblak is an experienced Middle School Assistant Principal with a passion for education. With 8 years of experi...

162) "A North Philly Jawn's Guide to Entrepreneurship in Ghana" (Jahzara Agyemang)

June 06, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

In this episode, I welcomed Jahzara Agyemang to the podcast to talk about her early upbringing in North Philly, navigating life as a teenage mother, and making the bold decision to move to Ghana where she has established herself as a successful educator, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. To learn more about Jahzara's work, you can either visit the Vince Memorial Garden Education Foundation at vmgef.org, her fashion website at jahzarafashionalchemy.com, or any of the following social media ...

161) "There's Always a Way Through Love" (Lauren Kelley)

May 30, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes - 43.7 MB

In this week's episode, I had the privilege of talking to Lauren Kelley, who shares about her early upbringing, the lasting influence of her late father, her life as an international educator, discovering her passion for DEIB work, and so much more! To learn more about Lauren's work, you can visit the ACS International Schools website or follow her on LinkedIn. BIO: Lauren Kelley is currently the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Lead for ACS International Schools, a group of three...

160) "An Educational Leader with No Creative Bounds" (Dr. Mary Ashun)

May 23, 2024 04:00 - 57 minutes - 53.9 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of welcoming Dr. Mary Ashun to the podcast to talk about her early childhood, life as a school leader, her thoughts on building a sustainable pipeline for African teachers, the inspiration behind her creative endeavors, embracing her identity as a Ghanaian-Canadian, and so much more! To learn more about Dr. Mary's work, you can visit her website at maryashun.com or follow her on Twitter (@ashundr) and LinkedIn. BIO: A transformational leader with over 30 ye...

159) "Living Unapologetically as a Senegalese-American" (Maymouna Sakho)

May 16, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

In this episode, I welcome Maymouna Sakho to the podcast to learn about her early upbringing in the Bronx, embracing her Senegalese heritage, her journey from classroom teacher to school leader, the current state of inclusion and learning support services in international schools, and much more! To learn more about Maymouna's work, you can either visit her company website at https://sakholearningconsult.my.canva.site/ or you can follow her on Twitter (@AdjaMaySakho) and LinkedIn. BIO: Ma...

158) "Teaching for the Human in You & Others" (Dr. Shamari K. Reid)

May 09, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

In this week's episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Shamari K. Reid to learn about his early years in education, what it means to be human, the power of self-regard, his new book "Humans Who Teach", and much more! To learn more about Dr. Reid's work, you can follow him on Twitter (@shamarikreid) and LinkedIn. BIO: Dr. Shamari Reid (he/him/his) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning. Dr. Reid completed his doctoral work in Curriculum and Teaching at...

157) "EduCaring is My Philosophy" (Adika Crémet)

May 02, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

For this week, I had the honor of welcoming Adika Crémet to the podcast to talk about her early upbringing in New Zealand, navigating life as a Third Culture Kid, the ups and downs of her journey as an international educator, and so much more! To learn more about Adika's work, you can follow her on Instagram (@adikakaycremet), Twitter (@CremetAdika), and LinkedIn. BIO: Adika Crémet is living in Hanoi, Vietnam and serves as the early years team leader and homeroom teacher at the United Natio...

156) "Showing Pasifika Pride Through Teaching & Podcasting" (Rosa Alo)

April 25, 2024 04:00 - 40 minutes - 38.7 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of sharing virtual space with Rosa Alo, who shared about her Samoan heritage, growing up in New Zealand, finding her purpose as an international educator, and discovering a love for podcasting. To learn more about Rosa's work, you can follow her on Instagram & Twitter (@readswithrosa) or subscribe to the "Reads with Rosa" podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. BIO: Rosa Alo is Samoan Aotearoan but currently lives and works in Japan as a teacher at...

155) "Moving Beyond Representation to Center Humanity" (Aisha Thomas)

April 18, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

In this episode, it was an honor to chat with Aisha Thomas to learn about her early upbringing in Bristol, transitioning from a career in law to education, the birth of her organization and book, "Representation Matters", and living life with dyslexia. To learn more about Aisha's work, you can visit the Representation Matters website at repmatters.co.uk or follow her on Instagram & Twitter (@itsaishathomas). BIO: Aisha Thomas is the founder of Representation Matters Ltd and a former assist...

154) "The Beautifully Complicated Life of a Third Culture Kid" (Kanako Suwa)

April 11, 2024 04:00 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MB

In this week's episode, I had the honor of interviewing Kanako Suwa, who shares her life as an international educator and her journey as a third culture kid living in Japan, Taipei, and Boston. She also breaks down the nuances and complexities that she has experienced in her identity journey as a queer, multilingual Japanese woman. To learn more about Kanako's work, you can visit her website at kanakosuwa.com or follow her on Instagram (@kananovels), Twitter (@KanakoSuwa), and LinkedIn. BI...

153) "Radical Dreaming for Inclusion in International Schools" (Joel Llaban)

April 04, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

In this week's episode, it was an absolute joy conversing with Joel Llaban to learn about his early upbringing in the Philippines, discovering his love for education, his life as an international educator, the state of DEIJ work in international schools, and so much more! To learn more about Joel's work, you can visit the International Schools Services website at iss.edu or follow him on Twitter (@JoelJrLLABAN) and LinkedIn. BIO: Joel Llaban is a learner and an international education lead...

152) "Amplify Teacher Practice Through Podcasting" (Chey Cheney & Pav Wander)

March 28, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

In this episode, I chat it up with award-winning podcasting duo of Chey Cheney and Pawan Wander, better known as Chey & Pav to learn about their individual educator journeys, their introduction to podcasting, how podcasting has help to elevate their teaching practice, and the release of their new book, "Amplifying Your Practice". To learn more about Chey & Pav's work, you can visit their website at cheyandpav.com or you can follow them on Instagram & Twitter (@cheyandpav). BIO: Pawan (Pav...

151) "Combating Microaggressions to Create Belonging" (Shwetangna Chakrabarty)

March 21, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Shwetangna Chakrabarty to learn about her early upbringing in Bhutan and India, navigating the transient lifestyle of the international school ecosystem as an educator and mother, and so much more! To learn more about Shwetangna's work, you can visit the TIE website at tieonline.com or follow her on LinkedIn. BIO: Shwetangna Chakrabarty is an international educator, author, and proud AIELOC (Association of International Educators and Leaders ...

150) "Discovering Purpose as an International Educator" (Rama Ndiaye)

March 14, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes - 28.7 MB

In this week's episode, I chat it up with my good friend Rama Ndiaye to learn about her educator journey, growing up in both Senegal and France, life as an African educator in the international school ecosystem, and the significant impact that AIELOC has had in her personal and professional life. To learn more about Rama's work, you can visit the AIELOC website at aieloc.org. BIO: Rama Ndiaye is an elementary teacher who has been working in the international school world for a few years. A...

149) "Standing on His Blackness Through Children's Books" (Gary Gray Jr.)

March 07, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes - 40.4 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of chatting with Gary Gray Jr. to learn about his childhood in Preston, Nova Scotia, discovering his love for reading and writing, navigating life as a Black male international educator, and so much more! To learn more about Gary's work, you can visit his website at garygrayjr.com or follow him on Instagram (@garyrgrayjr), Twitter (@GaryRGrayJr), and LinkedIn. BIO: Gary R. Gray Jr. is from Preston, Nova Scotia, Canada. He is an international educator, who ha...

148) "Making Inclusion a Reality in International Schools" (Angeline Aow)

February 29, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Angeline Aow, who shared about her early upbringing in Malaysia and Australia, unpacking her identity as an Australian-Chinese migrant, life as a mother and international educator, the process of co-writing her book "Becoming a Totally Inclusive School", and much more! To learn more Angeline's work, you can visit her website at angelineaow.com or follow her on Twitter (@angeaow) and LinkedIn. BIO: Angeline Aow is an international educator, l...

147) "Teaching & Swimming for Liberation" (Marla Hunter Hooper)

February 22, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50 MB

In this episode, I had a great conversation with my friend Marla Hunter Hooper, who shared about her early upbringing, her love for swimming, life as an international educator, making the shift from teaching in the classroom to the world of academia, and much more! To learn more about Marla's work, you can visit her website at msmarlahunter.com or follow her on Twitter (@liveluvteachllc) and LinkedIn. BIO: Marla Hunter (Hooper) is a first-generation American with Jamaican parentage, hailin...

146) "Teaching about Palestine Is Social Justice" (Abeer Ramadan-Shinnawi)

February 15, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Abeer Ramadan-Shinnawi, who is the founder of Altair Educational Consulting. In our conversation, Abeer goes into detail about her early upbringing in the South Side of Chicago, her passion for educational activism, the need to teach the full history of Israel's colonial occupation of Palestine in our schools, the rise of Islamophobia within our society, and so much more! To learn more about Abeer's work, you can visit her company website at a...

145) "How Africana Studies Can Save the World" (Ismael Jimenez)

February 08, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing with Ismael Jimenez, who currently serves as the Director of Social Studies Curriculum for the School District of Philadelphia. In our conversation, Ismael talked in depth about his early upbringing, what inspired him to become a History teacher, why Africana Studies can save the world, his transition from teaching in the classroom to working as a curriculum director within his school district, and much more! To learn more about Ismael's work,...

143) "Unpacking the DNA of a Soul Scholar" (Dr. Melanie Battles)

January 25, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

In this episode, I had a chance to catch up with my good friend Dr. Melanie Battles to share her educator journey, her Christian faith, and the transformative work she's doing through her consultancy, Scholars for the Soul. To learn more about Dr. Battles, I can visit her website at scholarsforthesoul.com or follow her on Instagram (@drmel_soulscholar) and LinkedIn. BIO: Dr. Melanie Battles is a woman of God, mother, wife, and devoted family member. As an educator in “urban” and “rural” sc...

144) "Parents Reclaiming Power as Stakeholders" (Keri Rodrigues Langan)

January 23, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Keri Rodrigues Langan, who shared her childhood struggles in schools, what inspired her to become a parent organizer, the formation of the National Parents Union (NPU), and so much more! To learn more about Keri's work, you can visit the NPU website at nationalparentsunion.org or follow her on Twitter & Instagram (@radiokeri). BIO: Keri Rodrigues Langan is Matthew, Miles and David’s mom and was elected President of the National Parents Union...

142) "The Evolution of a Transformational Principal" (Ashley Moore)

January 18, 2024 04:00 - 52 minutes - 35.6 MB

For the first episode of 2024, I caught up with Ashley Moore to learn about her early teaching career and her long journey from the classroom to the principalship. To learn more about Ashley's work, you can follow her on Instagram (@principal_mo) and Twitter (@Principal_Mo). BIO: At Empowerment Academy, students learn while laughing, having fun and trying new things. Principal Moore’s out-of-the-box thinking creates new ways to make learning enjoyable for both students and staff. Her emph...

141) "Education for Liberation" (Dr. Laureen Adams)

December 28, 2023 12:25 - 54 minutes - 48 MB

In this week's episode, I welcomed Dr. Laureen Adams to the podcast to share about her early upbringing in California, her father's influence on her work as an educator, living and working in Ghana, her views on liberatory education, and much more! To learn more about Laureen's work, you can visit her website at laureenadams.com or you can follow her on Instagram (@laureenadamsphd). BIO: As an education consultant, Laureen Adams has worked with teams of passionate educators who are committe...

140) "Unpacking Teacher Identity for Student Success" (Dr. Courtney E. Rose)

December 21, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 49.1 MB

In this episode, I welcome back my good friend Dr. Courtney E. Rose to talk about the release of her debut book, "Woven Together", the importance of teacher prioritizing their identity development, her mother's influence in shaping her educator identity, and so much more! To learn more about Dr. Rose, you can visit her website at drcourtneyrose.com or follow her on Instagram (@drcourtneyrose) BIO: Dr. Courtney Rose is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Educational Policy Studies depart...

139) "Building Anti-Racist Art Classrooms" (The Anti-Racist Art Educators)

December 14, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing the Anti-Racist Art Educators Collective, represented by Paula Liz, Vernon Faines, Dr. Reji Mathew, Dr. Lori Santos, and Anjali Wells. In our conversation, they opened up about their individual educator journeys, how they've each evolved in their instructional practice as antiracist art educators, the power of the founding of Anti-Racist Art Teachers, and much more! To learn more about the Anti-Racist Art Teachers collective, you can visit t...

138) "Every Connection Matters" (Nita & Mike Creekmore)

December 09, 2023 12:46 - 51 minutes - 48 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of chatting with one of my favorite educated couples, Nita and Mike Creekmore. In our conversation, they shared about their early upbringings, how they first met in college as friends and reconnected years later, how they navigate the world of education as husband and wife, their new book, "Every Connection Matters", and much more! To learn more about the Creekmores, you can connect with them with the following information: NITA: Instagram & Twitter (@lovet...

137) "How Clinical Therapy Changed an Educator's Life" (Jess Cleeves)

November 23, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with educator-turned-therapist Jess Cleeves about the ups and downs of her educator journey, her introduction to clinical therapy, and the three maladies that negatively impact teacher performance and quality of life. To learn more about Jess's work, you can visit her website at jesscleeves.com or follow her on LinkedIn. BIO: Before becoming a classroom teacher, Jess worked with learners in informal contexts from after-school programs for 1st-3...

136) "The Antiracist ELA Classroom" (Keisha Rembert)

November 16, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 47.2 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of welcoming multi-award winning educator and author Keisha Rembert on the podcast to talk about her educator journey, her new book, "The Antiracist ELA Classroom", her transition from teaching in the classroom to entering the world of academia, and so much more! To learn more about Keisha's work, you can follow her on Instagram and Twitter (@klrembert). BIO: Keisha Rembert is a lifelong learner and educator. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Teache...

135) "The Science of Reading vs. Whole Language Learning" (Shannon Moore)

November 09, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

In this episode, I had a chance to chat with reading specialist Shannon Moore In our conversation, Shannon shares about how she developed a love for reading as a child and rediscovered that love as an adult, her educator journey, and why the Science of Reading is the best approach for teaching students how to read. To learn more about Shannon's work, you can visit her website at mooreliteracyleaps.com or follow her on Instagram (@mooreliteracyleaps⁠) BIO: Shannon Moore earned a master of a...

134) "A Teacher Who Turned Her Pain into Power" (Briana Morales)

October 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

In this episode, I had a chance to catch up with my good friend and 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year Briana Morales. In our conversation, Briana shares about her early childhood, overcoming family trauma, the teacher who inspired her to become a teacher, her work with TeachPlus, and so much more! To learn more about Briana's work, you can follow her on LinkedIn or on Instagram (@queenh0neyb) BIO: Briana Morales is a proud Latina and freedom fighter for students in alternative education, w...

133) "Breaking Down the Intersection of Sports & DEI" (Dr. Jen Fry)

October 19, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 83 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of welcoming Dr. Jen Fry to the podcast to learn about her early childhood, how she developed her love for sports, making the transition from college coach to a career in speaking and educating the masses about social justice issues within the sports arena, and so much more! To learn more about Jen's work, you can visit her website at jenfrytalks.com or follow her on Instagram and Twitter (@jenfrytalks). BIO: Dr. Jen Fry (she/her) is Sports Geographer, 3x fo...

132) "Centering Afro-Franco Experiences in the French Classroom" (Ben Tinsley)

October 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

In this episode, I welcomed my good friend Ben Tinsley to the podcast to talk about his upbringing in Long Island, NY, how he developed his passion for learning French, his own evolution as an educator, and the importance of incorporating the counterstories and lived experiences of Afro-Franco people into the French curriculum. To learn more about Ben's work, you can visit his website at afrofranco.com or follow him on Instagram and Twitter (@afrofranco2). BIO: Ben Tinsley is a French teach...

131) "The Dancer Teacher" (Alexia Pendleton)

October 05, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of chatting with dancer teacher extraordinaire Alexia Pendleton to learn about how she navigates her life as a Kindergarten teacher by day and a dancer/choreographer by night. She also opens up about prioritizing her mental health to combat her childhood trauma, which has had a significant impact that on both her personal and professional life. To learn more about Alexia, you can visit her website at linktr.ee/thedancerteacher or follow her on Instagram (@the...

130) "Teaching Writing as a Tool for Liberation" (Kyley Pulphus)

September 28, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 40.4 MB

For this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming I'm honored to welcome Kyley Pulphus to the podcast to talk about her educator journey, growing up as a child in New Orleans, her love for writing, her mission to support teachers and students to interact with writing as a liberatory practice, and so much more! To learn more about Kyley's work, you can visit the We Scribbin' website at wescribblin.com or follow her on Instagram (@wescribblin). BIO: Kyley Pulphus is the founder and principa...

129) "Ph.D = Persistent & Humanly Divine" (Ashley Lipscomb)

September 21, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 48.1 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of chatting with Ashley Lipscomb to learn about her educator journey, overcoming multiple 'no's and "Ph.D rejection offers, the inspiration behind the Institute of Anti-Racist Education, her faith journey, and so much more! To learn more about Ashley's work, you can visit the Institute of Anti-Racist Education website at antiracisted.org or follow the Institute on Instagram (@antiracistedinstitute) BIO: Ashley Y. Lipscomb has a wealth of experience working w...

128) "Navigating Motherhood & Edupreneurship" (Deana Forbes)

September 14, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 36.7 MB

In this episode, I had a chance to catch up with Deana Forbes to learn about her newest business venture, Dailey Learning Academy, a home daycare business for children aged 2-5 in the Fredericksburg, VA area. She also opened up about early childhood in Danville, VA, discovering her love for teaching, navigating the rigors of motherhood and edupreneurship, and so much more! To learn more about Deana's work, you can visit her website at socialstudiesscholar.com or follow her on Instagram (@soc...

127) "New School Year, New You" (Kayland Lamar)

September 07, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 43.9 MB

To kick off Season 3, I'm honored to welcome Kayland Lamar to the podcast to share her educator journey, the launching of her personal development coaching business, and how she uses her personal self-care journey as a vehicle to support educators and professionals to prioritize their mental health and personal development. To learn more about Kayland's work, you can visit her website at kaylandlamar.com or follow her on Instagram (@kaylandlamar) or Twitter (@KaylandLamar). BIO: Kayland ...

126) "The Sneaker Principal" (Uche L. Njoku)

December 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

In this episode, I had a great conversation with Uche Njoku about his early life in Nigeria, his evolution as an educator, and what ultimately pushed him to resign from his principal role after a long, successful career.  To learn more about Uche's work, you can visit his website at sneakerprincipal.wordpress.com or follow him on Instagram (@snkrprincipal), Twitter (@SNKRPrincipal), and LinkedIn.  BIO: Hailing from Inglewood, California and a native of the Igbo tribe of southeastern Nigeria...

"The Sneaker Principal" (Uche L. Njoku)

December 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

In this episode, I had a great conversation with Uche Njoku about his early life in Nigeria, his evolution as an educator, and what ultimately pushed him to resign from his principal role after a long, successful career.  To learn more about Uche's work, you can visit his website at sneakerprincipal.wordpress.com or follow him on Instagram (@snkrprincipal), Twitter (@SNKRPrincipal), and LinkedIn.  BIO: Hailing from Inglewood, California and a native of the Igbo tribe of southeastern Nigeria...

125) "The EmanicpatED" (Dr. Crystal Menzies)

November 17, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MB

In this episode, I'm honored to welcome Dr. Crystal Menzies to the podcast to talk about her personal journey in education, the founding of The EmanicpatED,  her collaborative research work with the Maroon communities, and how teachers can incorporate Black historical counternarratives into the curriculum.  To learn more about Crystal's work, you can visit the EmancipatED website at emancipatededucation.com or you can follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter (@emancipate_ed).    BIO: C...

"The EmanicpatED" (Dr. Crystal Menzies)

November 17, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MB

In this episode, I'm honored to welcome Dr. Crystal Menzies to the podcast to talk about her personal journey in education, the founding of The EmanicpatED,  her collaborative research work with the Maroon communities, and how teachers can incorporate Black historical counternarratives into the curriculum.  To learn more about Crystal's work, you can visit the EmancipatED website at emancipatededucation.com or you can follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter (@emancipate_ed).    BIO: C...

124) "Counternarratives in the K-12 Classroom" (Estelle Bougna Fomeju & Christopher Clyde-Green)

November 03, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

In this special episode, I got the chance to interview Christopher Clyde Green and Estelle Bougna Fomeju to learn about their personal journeys in education and the power of counternarratives in K-12 education.  To learn more about Christopher and Estelle's work, you can check out their information below: Christopher Clyde Green - WEBSITE (chrisclydegreen.com); TWITTER (@ccgreen) Estelle Bougna Fomeju- WEBSITE (tissiconsulting.com); INSTAGRAM (@sallyspoetry) BIO: Estelle Bougna Fomeju is ...

"Counternarratives in the K-12 Classroom" (Estelle Bougna Fomeju & Christopher Clyde-Green)

November 03, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

In this special episode, I got the chance to interview Christopher Clyde Green and Estelle Bougna Fomeju to learn about their personal journeys in education and the power of counternarratives in K-12 education.  To learn more about Christopher and Estelle's work, you can check out their information below: Christopher Clyde Green - WEBSITE (chrisclydegreen.com); TWITTER (@ccgreen) Estelle Bougna Fomeju- WEBSITE (tissiconsulting.com); INSTAGRAM (@sallyspoetry) BIO: Estelle Bougna Fomeju is ...

123) "Disrupter University" (Dr. Erica Glover)

October 20, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Erica Glover to learn more about her personal journey in education, her love for basketball, the founding of Disrupter University, and so much more!  To learn more about Dr. Glover's work, you can visit the Disrupter University website at disrupteruniversity.com or you can follow her on Instagram, Twitter (@drericaglover), and LinkedIn.   BIO: Dr. Erica Glover is a servant of education, committed to equity and inclusion. Throughout he...

"Disrupter University" (Dr. Erica Glover)

October 20, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Erica Glover to learn more about her personal journey in education, her love for basketball, the founding of Disrupter University, and so much more!  To learn more about Dr. Glover's work, you can visit the Disrupter University website at disrupteruniversity.com or you can follow her on Instagram, Twitter (@drericaglover), and LinkedIn.   BIO: Dr. Erica Glover is a servant of education, committed to equity and inclusion. Throughout he...

122) "Teaching Black History to K-2 Students" (Dawnavyn M. James)

October 06, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

In this episode, I had the honor of chatting with Dawnavyn James to learn more about her educator journey, the creation of The Black History Club, her upcoming book "Beyond February", the importance of teaching Black History through children's books at the early childhood level, and so much more!  To learn more about Dawnavyn's work, you can visit her website at linktr.ee/queendomteach follow her on Instagram (@queendomteaching), Twitter (@queendomteachin), and LinkedIn. BIO: Dawnavyn James...

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