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Edifying Together, feat. Tamir D. Harper

120 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratings

Across the country, school systems are struggling to ensure all students can benefit from the ‘role model effect’ and the other positive benefits of having teachers that reflect their diversity. Over half of K-12 students are students of color, yet only one in five teachers is a person of color, and less than 2% of teachers are Black men. Join us in a fresh take on the opportunity to ensure a diverse teacher workforce in Edifying Together with Tamir D. Harper.

After earning his degree from American University, Tamir has returned home to the city of Philadelphia to teach 8th graders in a West Philly public school. Follow his journey as a new teacher, as he engages in each episode with leading educators of color from across the country - teachers, professors, and leaders, who will provide insights, mentorship, support, and encouragement.

Edifying Together, featuring Tamir D. Harper, is a podcast dedicated to empowering teachers of color, brought to you by Edifying Teachers.

Edifying Together is an extension of Max Out Time With AJ II's award-winning "Education Reboot" podcast series, created by Arthur Jones II.

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Episode 4: Tamir & Corey Continue Their Convo w/D. Watkins

November 08, 2022 09:06 - 24 minutes - 44.6 MB

In the second half our first full-length episode of the season, Tamir and Corey continue their conversation with 3-time New York Times bestselling author and HBO writer D. Watkins - about education, hip hop, and D’s newest book, Black Boy Smile. #WeNeedBlackTeachers #BlackTeachersMatter #1MTOC #WeNeedLatinoTeachers  

Episode 3: 3X NYT Bestseller & HBO Writer D. Watkins Talks w/Tamir + Guest Co-Host Corey Carter

October 25, 2022 10:28 - 27 minutes - 51.8 MB

In our first full-length episode of the season, Tamir drives down from Philly to Baltimore for the opportunity to speak with 3-time New York Times bestselling author and HBO writer D. Watkins - about education, hip hop, and D’s newest book, Black Boy Smile. This episode is being released the same week as Tamir’s guest co-host, Corey Carter, releases his new hip hop ed album, as part of his ongoing work to support and encourage new and aspiring educators. #WeNeedBlackTeachers #BlackTeachers...

Episode 2: Tamir Talks w/Patrick Harris, Author of "The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers"

October 11, 2022 16:31

In the second episode of the new season, Tamir has the opportunity to talk with teacher and author Patrick Harris. Check out their deep conversation about Patrick's experiences as a Black male teacher fully committed to living his identity and purpose in the classroom. Patrick offers up key insights on the working conditions needed in schools to truly support Black male teachers and other teachers of color in ways that embrace and affirm their full identity. #WeNeedBlackTeachers #BlackTeac...

Episode 1: Tamir's New Beginnings, w/Dr. Richard Warren Jr

September 27, 2022 12:30 - 8 minutes - 16.4 MB

What happens when you connect new and aspiring teachers of color with experienced mentors of color? We call it edification. In the opening episode of Edifying Together, we celebrate the foundation laid by Arthur Jones II over the past 5 years through his award-winning #EducationReboot series, and as Tamir begins his first year as a new teacher, he welcomes Dr. Richard Warren, Jr, who will be a regular guest. In this initial conversation, recorded before the start of the school year, aspi...

Brian “Kash” Johnson Launches Thee Black Male Educator

June 09, 2022 09:53 - 21 minutes - 39.1 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Holy Temple Christian Academy’s Brian “Kash” Johnson discusses why Black men in education are sometimes undervalued and the mission for The Black Male Educator, an organization he founded alongside Joel Insilo this year, which aims to bring more awareness to the small community of Black male educators across the country.   Kash’s goal is to change the perception of a “teacher,” so that it appeals to young Black men. The language arts instructor an...

Joel Insilo Tells The Black Male Educator Story

May 18, 2022 12:03 - 15 minutes - 29 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Miami-Dade County Teacher Joel Insilo discusses the everyday experience of Black teachers and the mission for The Black Male Educator, an organization he co-founded this year which aims to bring more awareness to the small community of Black male educators across the country.   The Kipp Courage Academy English and Language Arts educator is determined to change the narrative that Black males can only be athletes or disciplinarians in our school sys...

Patrick Harris II Previews The First Five A Love Letter To Teachers

May 11, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Author Patrick Harris II discusses the main reasons why audiences will connect with his debut book “The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers.”   The Detroit educator is currently in his seventh year of teaching, but he says roughly 50% of teachers leave after the first five years. In the midst of a teacher shortage and student mental health crisis, Harris II pens an urgent message to educators in his reflections and also interviews teachers of a ...

2022 Maryland Teacher Of The Year Brianna Ross Emphasizes Black Excellence At School

April 27, 2022 08:11 - 20 minutes - 46 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: 2022 Maryland Teacher of the Year Brianna Ross discusses how important it’s been to show up for Black students amid the pandemic.   The social studies chair at Deer Park Middle Magnet School teaches sixth grade at the Baltimore County public school. Ms. Ross credits her success to showing up authentically in the classroom. For more on Ms. Ross, please follow @MsBriRoss on Twitter.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.bold...

2022 Virginia Teacher Of The Year Daphne Fulson Pours Into The Relationships With Her Students

April 20, 2022 21:03 - 18 minutes - 33.3 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: 2022 Virginia Teacher of the Year Daphne Tamara Fulson discusses how she connects with her students during the pandemic.   Whether it’s in-person or virtual, the Bilingual second grade teacher in Chesapeake, Virginia, uses positively and culturally affirming methods in her classroom. For more on Ms. Fulson, please follow @iTeachiLearn01 on Twitter and @VATOY22 on Instagram.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.c...

Tamir D. Harper Is Jumping Into Education To Serve The Next Generation

April 06, 2022 12:26 - 14 minutes - 32.6 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: American University Senior and Aspiring Teacher Tamir D. Harper discusses his commitment to entering the teaching workforce amid the pandemic.   The emerging Black male educator will graduate from undergrad this spring and pursue a Master’s Degree at the University of Pennsylvania while teaching middle school within the School District of Philadelphia. A product of the city and founder of UrbEd Advocates, a Philadelphia based non-profit that com...

2022 Colorado Teacher Of The Year Autumn Rivera On Adapting To The Pandemic Classroom

March 30, 2022 15:29 - 21 minutes - 39.2 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Autumn Rivera, the 2022 Colorado Teacher of the Year, discusses how students shifted learning and adapted to technology for two years amid the pandemic.   The sixth grade science teacher is one of the four national finalists. She urges us to humanize students and teachers as we come out of a two year crisis. For more on Ms. Rivera, please follow @ColoradoTOY on social media.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange....

National Teacher Of The Year Finalist Autumn Rivera On Adapting To The Pandemic Classroom

March 30, 2022 15:29 - 21 minutes - 39.2 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Autumn Rivera, the 2022 Colorado Teacher of the Year, discusses how students shifted learning and adapted to technology for two years amid the pandemic.   The sixth grade science teacher is one of the four national finalists. She urges us to humanize students and teachers as we come out of a two year crisis. For more on Ms. Rivera, please follow @ColoradoTOY on social media.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchang...

Ms.#HeyBlackTeacher Shareefah Mason Calls For Culturally Diverse Classrooms

March 24, 2022 16:24 - 21 minutes - 48.5 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Shareefah Mason, Associate Dean of Educator Certification at Dallas College and Teach Plus Senior Research Fellow, discusses why it’s imperative for the teaching workforce to include more Black teachers.   “Black students that have a Black teacher in elementary school—one Black teacher—are 13% more likely to go to college,” Mason said. “That number more than doubles to 32% if they have two Black teachers.”   The Presidential Leadership Scholar...

Edifying Teachers Founder Rudy Ruiz Helps To Retain Minority Educators

March 16, 2022 19:33 - 13 minutes - 31.5 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Rudy Ruiz, the Founder of Edifying Teachers, discusses how we can recruit and retain educators amid the pandemic.   The former teacher and Johns Hopkins Doctor of Education candidate, identified the need for more minority teachers about seven years ago, before the apparent nationwide shortage. In the fall, his team started building a community of mentorship and coaching where new teachers and veteran teachers of color can connect. Please follow @E...

2022 Nebraska Teacher Of The Year Lee Perez Communicates With His Students Through Love

March 02, 2022 21:34 - 27 minutes - 61.8 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: 2022 Nebraska Teacher of the Year Lee Perez discusses the historic achievement of becoming his state's first ever male latino *and* English as a Second Language (ESL) award-winner.   Mr. Perez wrote in his teacher of the year application that he believes kindness should be our new pandemic because it needs to spread after all we have been through amid COVID-19. For more, please follow @languageperez on Twitter.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forg...

2022 National Teacher Of The Year Kurt Russell Represents Black Male Excellence

February 16, 2022 20:48 - 17 minutes - 40.7 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: 2022 Ohio State Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell discusses why representation in the classroom and curriculum matters.   Ohio’s first Black male teacher of the year is a history instructor at Oberlin High School who emphasizes cultural relevance and diversity of all kinds. Mr. Russell teaches African American Studies and an innovative course called race, gender and oppression because he believes everyone deserves to see themselves in the classroom...

National Teacher Of The Year Finalist Kurt Russell Represents Black Male Excellence

February 16, 2022 20:48 - 17 minutes - 40.7 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: 2022 Ohio State Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell discusses why representation in the classroom and curriculum matters.   Ohio’s first Black male teacher of the year is a history instructor at Oberlin High School who emphasizes cultural relevance and diversity of all kinds. Mr. Russell teaches African American Studies and an innovative course called race, gender and oppression because he believes everyone deserves to see themselves in the classro...

2022 Delaware Teacher Of The Year Jahsha Tabron Hopes Schools Lighten The Load For Educators

February 11, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 47.5 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Brandywine High School Special Education Teacher Jahsha Tabron discusses the heavy plate educators are holding amid the pandemic.   The CCSSO Delaware State Teacher of the Year hopes school communities can collaborate to support the needs of students and teachers during this critical time. Ms. Tabron says education is for everyone, and we need to meet students where they are instead of focusing on what they have lost. If you wish to learn more a...

Ciara Imani May Discusses Rebundle’s Million Dollar Origin Story

January 26, 2022 21:54 - 17 minutes - 41 MB

This week we’re re-airing a special #MaxOutTime #BoldBusinessTime episode!    Last summer, Bold Co-Founder Danielle Deavens sat down with Rebundle Co-Founder, Ciara May, who runs the U.S.’s first and only plant-based hair braiding company.   In the months since, Ciara and Rebundle have raised $1.4 million in early-stage funding. The 2021 Inc. Female Founders 100 honoree shared her business journey as a Black female entrepreneur who created a sustainable solution for her own hair by starting ...

2021 Teacher Of The Year Anthony Swann Sounds Off On Education In Virginia

January 20, 2022 08:31 - 21 minutes - 50.7 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Ben Franklin Middle School Instructional Coach Anthony Swann discusses the state of education in the commonwealth.   Amid staff shortages and a change in political leadership, Virginia educators like Mr. Swann endured a challenging transition back to the classroom this month. Mr. Swann was last year’s state teacher of the year and recently returned from Indianapolis, where he joined the nation’s educators at the College Football Playoff Foundat...

Jonathan Lee Is Bridging Legacies Across Independent School Campuses

January 11, 2022 22:52 - 22 minutes - 50.9 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Seattle Academy Director of Admissions and Bridging Legacies Across Campuses (BLAC) Founder Jonathan Lee discusses how the pandemic has exacerbated the independent school admissions process.   A native of Alexandria, Virginia, and graduate of Episcopal High School, Jonathan’s LLC aims to make independent schools like Episcopal and Seattle Academy more diverse through networking and consulting across the country.   Inspired by the Black Lives...

2022 DC Teacher Of The Year Dominique Foster Exemplifies Virtual Teaching Excellence

December 16, 2021 02:16 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MB

This week on the special limited edition series of #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: 2022 DC Teacher of the Year Dominique Foster discusses building an online community for her students and families amid the pandemic.    During the 2020-2021 school year, the award-winning Washington, DC, educator created an interactive virtual modality with her kids and their parents in order to teach the whole child. If you wish to learn more about Ms. Foster, please follow @fosterlovesedu on Twitter.   ...

Continued: Keishia Thorpe's Global Teacher Prize Legacy

December 04, 2021 13:38 - 13 minutes - 31.9 MB

This week on the special limited edition series of #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: International High School Langley Park 12th Grade English Teacher, Keishia Thorpe, discusses what she will do with her #GlobalTeacherPrize earnings.   The million dollar recipient provides motivation for generations of students to come and the educators who are molding them.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo...

Special: 2021 Global Teacher Prize Winner Keishia Thorpe

November 30, 2021 20:47 - 18 minutes - 42.7 MB

This week on a special limited edition series of #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Multiple award-winning DMV educators in back-to-back weeks. First up, International High School Langley Park 12th Grade English Teacher, Keishia Thorpe, discusses winning the #GlobalTeacherPrize and serving her under-resourced students amid the pandemic.   The Jamaican Immigrant, who attended Howard University in Washington, DC, on a track and field scholarship, is paying it forward by empowering her immigrant...

Azariah Bannister Is Having Fun At School Amid The Pandemic

November 17, 2021 11:26 - 8 minutes - 16 MB

This week on a special episode of #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: 9-year-old Azariah Bannister of Loudoun County, Virginia, discusses a day in the life of a fourth grader both online and at school amid the pandemic.   Azariah details the slow shift back to normal as his school is open for in-person learning after about a year on Google Meet.    Even though the students still wear masks and are socially distanced, he enjoys being back with his classmates and meeting new friends. Luckily...

Part II: Philadelphia Teacher Dustin Vitale Thrives As An Educator And Son

November 04, 2021 12:03 - 13 minutes - 31.2 MB

This week on the second half of a special #EducationReboot episode of #MaxOutTime: First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter Middle School History Teacher, Dustin Vitale, discusses his COVID Classroom experiences amid the pandemic.   Dustin admits that teaching comes naturally to him because of his mom. But the pandemic tested Dustin’s limits when he was stuck juggling school work and running the cheesesteak business.   Despite his excitement for returning to the classroom this fall, Du...

Philadelphia Teacher Dustin Vitale Describes The Mother-Son Bond He Had With Gloria Walker

October 27, 2021 22:08 - 9 minutes - 19.1 MB

This week on a special two-part episode of #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter Middle School History Teacher, Dustin Vitale, discusses the unbreakable bond he had with his late mother Gloria Walker.   Gloria was diagnosed with terminal bladder cancer in 2020, but her dying wish was to see the pyramids in Egypt. Dustin took up his mom’s cheesesteak recipe and decided to sell the Philly staple out of his home this spring. His story quickly spread and Dustin...

COVID-19 Is Still Taking Its Toll On Alicia Fisher And Her Students

October 22, 2021 06:42 - 18 minutes - 43.1 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Maryland teacher, Alicia Fisher, discusses the mental and emotional impact of witnessing her students and colleagues contract COVID-19 during the pandemic.   Alicia has taught at two different schools in Montgomery County since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. In this interview, she gives a first hand account of the struggles that teachers face, from the digital divide to her current classroom.   If you wish to learn more about Alicia,...

Jonté Lee Is The Kitchen Chemist To America’s Students

October 13, 2021 08:19 - 13 minutes - 31.7 MB

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Calvin Coolidge Senior High School Chemistry and Physics Teacher, Jonté Lee, shares how he turned his kitchen into a chemistry lab amid the pandemic.   Named one of Amazon Prime’s ‘Regular Heroes,’ Mr. Lee has enjoyed viral success on social media and leading virtual STEM conferences over the past year and a half after news outlets took notice of his growing Instagram Live audience.   Jonté discusses readjusting to in-person teaching, helpi...

Monique Thorpe Cares For Chicago’s Children

October 06, 2021 00:37 - 15 minutes - 37.1 MB

This week on the Season 2 premiere of #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: South Shore International College Prep IB History Educator, Monique Thorpe, discusses how education is changing amid the coronavirus pandemic.   The National Board Certified Teacher, who recently surpassed 25 years in education, has been recognized for her work in the COVID-19 Classroom over the past several months, including a special zoom drop in from former President Barack Obama.   A native of Chicago, Ms. Thorpe...

Trailer: Education Reboot Season 2!

September 29, 2021 01:35 - 4 minutes - 12 MB

This week on the Season 2 trailer of #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Tune in for a recap of last year’s COVID-19 Classroom chronicles and listen to a sneak peek featuring the 2021-2022 special guests, including award-winning educators from DC to Chicago, Illinois.   For the full series, check back each week and also visit the Spotify and SoundCloud playlists entitled “Education Reboot.”. Want to make sure you don’t miss an education episode?    Sign up to get our email updates at https...

O-T Fagbenle Continues To Showcase His Range With President Obama Portrayal

September 21, 2021 23:55 - 17 minutes - 41.4 MB

This week on another #BlackArtistryMatters episode of #MaxOutTime, which maximizes the success stories of Black talent and their inspiring work amid the pandemic: Emmy Nominated Actor O-T Fagbenle discusses acting in, directing or composing multiple TV series’ during the pandemic.   The multi-faceted artist is portraying one of the most iconic figures in history in his upcoming role as the First Black President, Barack Obama, in "The First Lady" TV series, which will reportedly premiere ...

Bold Xchange Recaps Black Business Month 2021

September 16, 2021 16:52 - 20 minutes - 48.6 MB

This week on a special recap of #BoldBusinessTime, a Black Business Month collaboration with our sponsor, Bold Xchange, which maximizes the success stories of notable Black CEOs, innovators and entrepreneurs, Bold Co-Founders Danielle Deavens and Doug Spencer discuss their favorite moments from hosting several podcast episodes in August.   A journalist and law school grad, who started dating their freshman year at Elon University, Danielle and Doug have been partners in crime for nearly...

Bonus: Yasmine Arrington’s Divine Purpose Is To Support Students With Incarcerated Parents

September 08, 2021 18:27 - 24 minutes - 57.6 MB

This week on a special bonus episode of #BoldBusinessTime, the Black Business Month collaboration with our sponsor, Bold Xchange, which maximizes the success stories of notable Black CEOs, innovators and entrepreneurs, Bold Co-Founder Doug Spencer sat down with fellow Elon University Graduate and D.C. Native, Yasmine Arrington, to discuss her mission to support students with incarcerated parents through ScholarCHIPS Inc.   When Yasmine was in high school, the 2021 Washington Business Jo...

Bleed Freeze CEO Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne Has Invented The Band-Aid For Nosebleed Emergencies

August 31, 2021 11:09 - 23 minutes - 54.9 MB

This week on the series finale of #BoldBusinessTime, a special #BlackBusinessMonth collaboration with our sponsor, Bold Xchange, which maximizes the success stories of notable Black CEOs, innovators and entrepreneurs, Bold Co-Founder Doug Spencer sat down with Bleed Freeze CEO Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne on developing the next nosebleed “band-aid.”   As a Practicing Emergency Medicine Physician, Dr. Clayborne created a device to solve the numerous nosebleeds that she saw in the ER. Clayborne...

Abner Montfleury Creates Lasting Memories Through Montfleur Duvin Wine

August 26, 2021 04:12 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MB

This week on #BoldBusinessTime: Bold Co-Founder Danielle Deavens sat down with Abner Montfleury, CEO of Montfleur Duvin, to discuss his Black and Haitian owned fine wine company.   Abner’s first experiences with wine are at home with family and he decided post-college to share his family with the world. The Maryland-based wine connoisseur dedicates his brand to influential women in his life, so Abner named his first two wines after his mom and late grandmother.   Today, Montfleur Du...

Marcus Isiah's Luxury Car Rental Hustle Is Unmatched

August 18, 2021 20:39 - 18 minutes - 44.6 MB

This week on #BoldBusinessTime: Bold Co-Founder Doug Spencer sat down with Arizona Entrepreneur, Marcus Isiah, to discuss his growing grassroots businesses Southwxst Luxuries and Advisors. The upstart rental car and financial literacy services are the brainchild of the Duke University grad and budding businessman. Based in Tucson, where he saw an open market, Marcus recently created the businesses to inspire.  Please follow @marcus_isiah on social media. For more on Marcus’ brands, visit s...

Ciara May Makes Plant-Based Braiding Hair With Black Women In Mind

August 13, 2021 01:10 - 17 minutes - 41.8 MB

This week on #BoldBusinessTime: Bold Co-Founder Danielle Deavens sat down with Rebundle Founder, Ciara May, the U.S.’s first and only plant-based hair braiding company.   The former Venture for America and Arch Grants recipient shared her business journey as a Black female entrepreneur who created a sustainable solution for her own hair by starting Rebundle. Please follow @rebundle.co on social media and shop at www.rebundle.co today.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can v...

Lightship Foundation's Alfred Jackson Is Committed To Rejuvenating Tulsa's Businesses

August 06, 2021 02:34 - 17 minutes - 40.6 MB

Introducing #BoldBusinessTime, a multi-part series in collaboration with our sponsor Bold Xchange, which maximizes the success stories of notable Black CEOs, innovators and entrepreneurs during Black Business Month.   This week on #MaxOutTime: Bold Co-Founder Doug Spencer sat down with Investor Alfred Jackson of Lightship Foundation, a venture capital fund that is driving innovation and investment in the Midwest.   Doug and Alfred discuss leading Lightship Foundation's investment ac...

Final: CJ Hunter and Triyo Fitness Teach Us How To Stay Fit Amid The Pandemic

July 11, 2021 18:07 - 14 minutes - 34.6 MB

This week on the series finale of #TrainedIIGo, a three-part #MaxOutTime summer podcast, which maximizes success stories in personal training, mental fitness and holistic wellness, Yoga With The Redhead and Triyo Fitness help us dive back into the gym and build our confidence back up for working out.   Please follow @yogawiththeredhead and @triyofitness on social media for more. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode?   Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOu...

CJ Hunter and Triyo Fitness Teach Us How To Stay Fit Amid The Pandemic (Part I)

July 07, 2021 14:20 - 28 minutes - 67 MB

This week on the series finale of #TrainedIIGo, a three-part #MaxOutTime summer podcast, which maximizes success stories in personal training, mental fitness and holistic wellness, Yoga With The Redhead and Triyo Fitness help us ease back into exercising our full selves during the pandemic.   CJ Hunter, also known as Yoga With The Redhead, is a D.C. teacher and yoga instructor who shares the benefits of breathing techniques and meditation for relaxation. The Jones Triplets (Ahmad, Khalil...

Special: Enter The COVID-19 Classroom

June 23, 2021 13:55 - 8 minutes - 21.3 MB

This week on the series finale of #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: join me and several featured guests, who are educators and students, on a compilation episode highlighting the top conversations about the COVID-19 academic year.   It includes DC Teacher of the Year, Alejandro Diasgranados, Azel Prather Jr., Brittany Jones, Elijah Woodward (Student), Jeremiah Pierre (Student), Sekou Barry, Torrence Cooper and Victor Jimenez (Student).    The series finishes with 15 episodes and nearly f...

Torren Cooper Helps DC Children Understand The Coronavirus Pandemic

June 17, 2021 11:39 - 23 minutes - 44.3 MB

This week on an #EducationReboot episode of #MaxOutTime: Turner Elementary First Grade Teacher Torren Cooper discusses teaching the whole child amid the coronavirus pandemic.   The native Washingtonian and second-year educator went into teaching to become an extension of the parent in the classroom, and takes pride in the frequent check-ins that he does with his students and families.   During one of the most difficult years in history, Mr. Cooper describes how many of his students s...

Jessica Rivard, Mike Fiacable & Robert Twyman Insist That We Take Care Of Our Mental Health

June 10, 2021 03:00 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MB

This week on Part 2 of #MaxOutTime #TrainedIIGo: Jessica Rivard, Mike Fiacable and Robert Twyman discuss why mental health is of paramount importance in personal fitness, especially amid a pandemic.    Please follow @jess_ann88, @mikefiacable and @robby2fit on Instagram.    Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII    You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbo...

Cedrick McFadden & C MartyFit Train Elite Athletes On And Off The Field

May 26, 2021 16:25 - 27 minutes - 51 MB

Introducing #TrainedIIGo, a three-part summer series, which maximizes success stories in personal training, mental fitness and holistic wellness.    This week on #MaxOutTime: Sports Performance Coaches, Cedrick McFadden and Chris ‘C MartyFit’ Martin discuss how they transitioned from college basketball stars to personal trainers who positively impact a wide variety of top athletes.   Due to their athletic careers and personal training philosophies, from NY to LA, the DMV natives have...

Jasmine Minor Launches Everything We Can't Say For Black Journalists

May 20, 2021 09:30 - 30 minutes - 70.5 MB

This week on a special episode of #MaxOutTime: Emmy Award-Winning Reporter, Jasmine Minor, discusses #EverythingWeCantSay, a platform about creating open, honest conversations that the public doesn’t normally see.   In the wake of the 2020 Black Lives Matter Movement, Jasmine developed the site for Black Journalists to submit *anonymous* letters on their personal and professional experiences. Each week the submissions are read aloud by prominent journalists and featured on the podcast.  ...

Activism Comes Naturally To NFL Linebacker Charles Snowden

May 12, 2021 23:06 - 18 minutes - 43.6 MB

This week on a special episode of #MaxOutTime: NFL Rookie, Charles Snowden III, discusses his football career and platform as an athlete activist.   Late last year, after the Black Lives Matter movement to protest racial injustice and police brutality in America, the former University of Virginia (UVA) standout paid homage to previous athlete activists, such as Olympians Tommy Smith and John Carlos, Maya Moore and Colin Kaepernick, in a heartfelt letter that he read through UNINTERRUPTED...

2021 DC Teacher Of The Year Alejandro Diasgranados Is Inspired By His Resilient Students

May 06, 2021 15:06 - 20 minutes - 46.8 MB

This week on an #EducationReboot episode of #MaxOutTime: 2021 DC Teacher of the Year, Alejandro Diasgranados, discusses how his students keep him motivated amid the coronavirus pandemic.    The National University Teacher of the Year and National Teacher of the Year award finalist teaches fourth and fifth grades and social studies at Aiton Elementary School in Northeast DC.   The inspiring educator has been featured in the Washingtonian, on CBS and several times on The Drew Barrymore...

We Must Protect Black Men

April 29, 2021 04:02 - 9 minutes - 22.2 MB

This week on a special episode of #MaxOutTime: Six former guests of the show discuss their takes on the Derek Chauvin murder trial, police brutality and race in America.   These candid thoughts were captured in the wake of the guilty verdict in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by Black male contributors ranging from 12 to 27-years-old.    This episode is sponsored by Bold Xchange, a one-stop shop for the most convenient buy Black experience, and was previously recorded on Tuesday, April 27, 2...

Lash Nolen Creates COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness

April 28, 2021 14:50 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MB

This week on a special episode of #MaxOutTime: Harvard Medical School’s first documented Black female student body president, Lash Nolen (‘23), discusses medical and public health awareness amid the pandemic. Lash details how years of disenfranchisement in minority communities has led to vaccine hesitancy and skepticism as the coronavirus continues to disproportionately impact Black and indigenous people. In this episode, Lash says public health is the number one tool to ending the pande...

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