Brazen Education

An education podcast with a focus on speaking your truth, being transparent to help others, and having no shame about it!

BE: Episode 77 - The Potential Impact of Indiana’s Education Bills

Listen as Educator Barnes and Justine Gonzalez discuss the 2025 Indiana education bills and the possible implications for educators, students, and families if those bills become law.

02-04
01:13:28

BE: Episode 76: The World of Publishing

Listen as Educator Barnes explains why she launched a publishing business with her family.

07-24
41:39

BE: Episode 75 - All This Math & Literacy

Listen as Educator Barnes and Akil Parker, the man behind All This Math, discuss the connection between literacy and math.

06-13
01:01:21

BE: Episode 74 - Helping High School Students Craft Post-Secondary Plans

Tune into Educator Barnes and Patrick Mullen-Coyoy conversation about the College Advising Corps program that helps high school students make a post-secondary plans.

05-22
45:43

BE: Episode 73 - Teacher & Student Relationships in the Age of Social Media

Educator Barnes will provide insight on how to build relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

05-18
34:33

BE: Episode 72 - Empowering Teachers to Engage in Policy Work

Tune into Educator Barnes and Tina Ahlgren’s conversation about why it is crucial for teachers to actively engage in education policy.

02-08
54:00

BE: Episode 71 - Taking Over a Classroom After the Start of the School Year

Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the important aspects of taking over a classroom after the beginning of the school year.

01-31
43:56

BE: Episode 70 - Sanctuaries of Knowledge: The Black Church’s Role in Education

Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the importance of the Black church in education with Dr. Khandicia Randolph.

11-09
01:01:35

BE: Episode 69 - The Critical Role of the Assistant Principal

Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the importance of the assistant principal role with Bryson Davis-Johnson.

09-21
46:34

BE: Episode 68 - Policy, Education, & Youth Advocacy

Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the importance of engaging with policy with Senator Andrea Hunley.

08-24
52:28

BE: Episode 67 - All This Math and More

Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the math with the man behind All This Math.

08-10
01:04:09

BE: Episode 66 - Parent Advocacy

Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the importance of parent advocacy, activism, and engagement with Ashley Thomas, RISE Indy Vice President of Organizing, and Maritza Guridy, National Parent Union Deputy Director of Parent Voice & Outreach.

07-19
58:28

Be: Episode 65 - Increasing the STEM Pipeline

Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the importance of STEM and increasing STEM interest and engagement.

07-19
46:12

BE: Episode 64 - Black Homeschooing Part II

Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the Black homeschool movement with homeschool parents.

05-25
58:28

BE: Episode 63 - Beyond Books - Exploring Libraries

Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the multitude of services available through libraries with Alia Jones, a former Cincinnati librarian

05-18
01:00:17

BE: Episode 62 - Show Love to Teachers

Listen as Educator Barnes explains ways you can support teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week & throughout the year

05-09
27:23

BE: Episode 61 - Black Homeschooling Part I

Listen as Educator Barnes starts her Black homeschooling series with homeschool parent Lavonda Porter and homeschool parent coach and wellness consultant Natasha Anée.

04-20
59:05

BE: Episode 60 - Despite Dream Killers

Listen as Educator Barnes explains simple steps to stay focused on your education dreams

04-18
26:14

BE: Episode 59 - Navigating Education as a Third Culture Kid

Listen as Educator Barnes discusses how Justine Gonzalez, Founder of EducatorAide navigated education as a third culture kid.

01-28
01:05:23

BE: Episode 58 - Let’s Talk About Literacy

Listen as Educator Barnes and her husband talk about literacy and Emily Hanford's podcast Sold a Story.

12-03
52:04

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