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Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE

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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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 of Color) member currently working in Tanzania. She has 16 years of experience teaching internationally. She has held multiple positions as an international educator; senior leadership team member, curriculum coordinator, university counsellor, capstone/research project manager, CIS/NEASC accreditation coordinator, IB examiner, IBEN programme leader, TIE/IB blogger and classroom teacher. She is an alumnus of The University of Nottingham and The University of People where she completed PGCE(I) and Master of Education (M. Ed). She holds a Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Education and Computer Application from universities in India. She is also a certified college counselor. She has toured over 60 universities across the world. She has worked in five countries spanning two continents, lived in six countries, and taught three different curricula. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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. As an anti-racist educator, she strives to guide her students to actively challenge and critically examine the world they live in while helping them foster the interconnectedness that unites our shared humanity. Currently, Rama serves as a Cultural Wealth & Lifelong Learning Practitioner at AIELOC. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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 has taught in 5 different countries. He currently teaches 3rd Grade at the United Nations International School in Hanoi. He graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Education/Master's Education from St. Francis Xavier University. His debut picture book, I'M FROM, is illustrated by Caldecott Winner, Oge Mora. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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, learning and development specialist, workshop leader, school evaluator and pedagogical leader. In these roles, she has worked in the Asia-Pacific, European, Middle-East and African regions. Angeline trained and taught as a primary school teacher in Sydney, Australia. She then began her international school career at Nanjing International School, China and is currently working part-time at Berlin International School, Germany, in the role of PYP Coordinator (Upper Elementary). She also serves as a part-time International Advisor (focused on Inclusion via Diversity, Equity and Anti-racism - I-DEA) with the Council of International Schools. Her experiences as a homeroom teacher, music specialist, accreditation coordinator, curriculum coordinator and professional learning and development coordinator has given her unique insights in multiple areas.A well-respected International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) educator, Angeline has been working with the programme since 2002 and been a qualified member of the International Baccalaureate Educator Network (IBEN) since 2007. With over a decade of experience as a workshop leader she has facilitated multiple workshops on a variety of topics and categories. Her areas of expertise include written curriculum development, concept-based curriculum, promoting international mindedness, multilingual teaching and learning and more. Angeline is also an experienced school visitor for authorization and evaluation purposes for both the IB PYP and Council of International Schools (CIS). She has led visits for the PYP, and been on team visits for CIS. She has successfully led her school through complex synchronised, accreditation processes towards school improvement. In this field she has ample experience having coordinated her school through successful evaluations. Angeline also served as a school representative on the Inclusion through Diversity, Inclusivity and Antiracism (IDEA) Board Committee for CIS that was established in 2020. In March 2021, Angeline became an Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®) qualified administrator. This tool helps individuals and organisations assess intercultural competence and one's ability to shift cultural perspective and appropriately adapt behaviour to cultural differences and commonalities. She strongly believes that intercultural understanding underlies mindsets and behaviours that drive the development of equitable school structures where every learner matters. Angeline launched @WomenEdDE on 8 Mar 2019. WomenEdDE is a regional network of #WomenEd that aims to support aspiring and existing women in education on their leadership journeys by organising events that connects and inspires women in education. When she is not learning about international school education she enjoys cooking, indulging as a foodie, exploring Berlin’s arts and cultural events and spending time with her two boys and husband. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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, hailing from the vibrant South. As a global education consultant specializing in DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and culturally relevant teaching, her life is a blend of passion, purpose, and empowerment. From her rich heritage, I've collaborated with esteemed organizations and visionary leaders to foster inclusivity within educational spaces. Through Live.Love.Teach!, LLC, her education consulting firm, she deliver comprehensive DEI training addressing topics like unconscious bias, cultural competence, inclusive leadership, women's advancement, authentic leadership, and allyship. Together, we strive to create more inclusive and equitable learning environments. Beyond her professional journey, she's an avid swimmer, devoted wife, and proud dog mom. Her love for swimming and coaching empowers individuals to find their inner strength, resilience, and confidence, fostering a culture of inclusivity in the swimming community. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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 altairedconsulting.com or you can follow her on Instagram (@altairedconsult) or LinkedIn. BIO: Abeer Ramadan-Shinnawi is a passionate Palestinian-American educator with a career with a strong commitment to bridging cultures and fostering inclusivity, Abeer has made a significant impact in the field of education, both as a teacher and an education consultant. Abeer’s journey began as a veteran middle school social studies teacher, where she leveraged her personal experiences as a child of immigrants to connect with her students, schools, and communities. Through her dedication, she created a dynamic learning environment that inspired her students to thrive. Abeer’s expertise extends to curriculum development, as she previously served as a resource teacher in the Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Social Studies. In this role, she led curriculum development efforts and provided vital support to fellow educators. She also played a pivotal role in fostering equity within the educational landscape. Abeer’s dedication to equity is exemplified through her role as an equity liaison and as the co-facilitator of an affinity group for teachers of color. Additionally, she created and facilitated a student support group that provided a safe haven for Arab and Muslim immigrant female students, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and support. She is a founder of the Arab American Educators’ Network and an active member of numerous teacher advisory groups, including the Smithsonian National Museum of Native Americans, EdLoc Culturally Responsive Social Studies Accelerator, and the National Arab American Women’s Association. Formerly the program director at Reimagining Migration, Abeer is now a full time educational consultant serving districts’ needs for social justice interventions at all levels. As a teacher educator, she has spoken at national conferences including National Council for Teachers of English, National Council for Social Studies, Association for Middle Level Educators, Welcoming America, Center for Black Male Educators, and various professional development events in various states. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity. Throughout her career, Abeer has collaborated with schools, cultural institutions, and publishers to develop curriculum, content, and activities that authentically represent the perspectives of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students and educators. Her work has been instrumental in creating inclusive learning experiences. In 2019, recognizing the need to provide educators with valuable resources and insights about Muslim and Arab youth, Abeer founded Altair Education Consulting. Through this endeavor, she has been offering educational materials, professional development, and engaging speaking sessions aimed at amplifying the voices and histories of Arab and Muslim American communities. Abeer has authored numerous education guides for ABRAMS Books and has shared her insights and experiences through conferences, podcasts, blogs, journals, and newsletter publications. Her goal is to continue working alongside educators to empower students to share their narratives, fostering global equity and justice. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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, you can follow him on Twitter (@Teacherishx) and LinkedIn. BIO:Ismael Jimenez is a dedicated educator, who for the last thirteen years has worked with students in Philadelphia from preschool age to high school. After working as a secondary social studies teacher at Germantown High School until it was closed in 2013, Ismael then was appointed to Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School where he teaches primarily African American History. Along with teaching at the high school level, Ismael has facilitated several professional developments with colleagues in the school district and at postsecondary institutions like University of Pennsylvania, Penn State University, and Princeton University on issues ranging from structural racism to bridging the knowledge gap of students between high school and postsecondary institutions. Also, he has taught a graduate educational research course at Villanova University and an undergraduate social studies methods course at LaSalle University. Currently, Ismael serves as the Director of Social Studies Curriculum for the School District of Philadelphia. He is also co-chair of the Caucus of Working Educators, and co-founder of the Philadelphia Black History Collaborative and the Melanated Educators Collective, while being an active participant in several other organizations that seek racial justice in education and across the city of Philadelphia. The philosophical orientation that guides Ismael’s teaching and activism is rooted in the theoretical educational framework developed by Paulo Freire which emphasizes the interconnected nature of education with participating in the transformation of the world. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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” schools and advocate for Black and Brown students for over 10 years, she is a PhD of Reading Education from the University of Arkansas - Little Rock, a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Freed-Hardeman University, a Grad Certificate in African-American Literature and a Bachelors of Arts in English from the University of Memphis. Her passion to serve God through education and exposing students to various opportunities through HBCU college tours, college & career panels, and teen talk sessions has now led her to working to foster equitable teaching practices. Working through a culturally responsive lens, Dr. Battles aims to shift ineffective teaching and disciplinary practices towards a social-emotional foundation that REACHES and TEACHES every student through care, relationships, community, and academic rigor. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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 in 2020. Called “arguably the most successful parent organizer in education advocacy today,” her outstanding commitment to social, economic and educational equity for children and families spans decades. Her work, impact and perspective have been featured in the New York Times, NBC Nightly News, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Fox News, the Washington Post, POLITICO and the Boston Globe, among others. Following her own difficult experience surviving the Massachusetts public school system and receiving her GED from Boston Public Schools, Rodrigues was not surprised when she struggled navigating the education system with her own children. Knowing that schools were not adequately meeting the needs of students and parents, she turned her focus to education activism, eventually helping other families across the Commonwealth identify and use their voice and place kids at the center of the education discussion. Rodrigues began her career as an award-winning journalist and continued her career in advocacy as a long-time labor activist, communicator and organizer with the world’s largest local labor union, 1199SEIU, leading major campaigns across the country. Armed with this experience and success, Rodrigues founded Massachusetts Parents United, the largest parent advocacy organization in the Commonwealth in 2016. Keri also serves as an elected member of the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee, the Executive Committee of the Ethnic Council of the Democratic National Committee and the advisory board of Democrats for Education Reform. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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 emphasis on arts integration and hands-on creativity in the classroom means that students dance, rhyme and make art to better understand math equations and to build literacy skills. Principal Moore has been known to don a costume and pop into classroom after classroom, bringing joy and laughter to each room. The logic is clear: students learn more effectively when having fun. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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 committed to advancing quality education for all learners. She has over 20 years of experience in various roles in the education sector, from teaching to administration, and she holds a PH.D. in Education from Claremont Graduate University. Her core competencies include project based learning (PBL), culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy (CRT), teacher and leader coaching, curriculum and learning experience design, and performance assessment. She also serves as a member of the editorial committee at West Africa Review, a peer-reviewed online journal that promotes research and scholarship on Africa. Her mission is to support all things justice and belonging, wellness and sustainability, and love and liberation in education. She is always eager to learn from and collaborate with other educators who share this vision. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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 department at Florida International University. the Founder of Ivy Rose Consulting. Dr. Rose earned an Ed.D. in Curriculum & Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University, an M.Ed. in Human Development and Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Florida. Prior to beginning her doctoral studies, Dr. Rose taught Math & Science for three years in the Duval County Public School system in Jacksonville, FL (two years of which were completed during her commitment as a Teach for America corps member). During her years in Jacksonville, she also spent two summers working as a Corps Member Advisor, helping to develop incoming Teach for America Corps members working with a team to prepare and facilitate various professional development experiences.   Currently, her research and work interests include the development and implementation of innovative approaches to social justice-oriented, critical and culturally relevant instructional practices and curricular designs with the goal of (re)humanizing education. Dr. Rose emphasizes critical self-reflection in all of her teacher education/development work. Her upcoming book, Woven Together: How Unpacking Your Teacher Identity Creates a Stronger Learning Community, published by Jossey-Bass/Wiley, serves as a guide and resource in engaging in this reflective process. Through the inclusion of teacher narratives (including her own personal experiences) and reflective journal prompts/activities, Woven Together provides teachers and school/district leaders  with the opportunity to reflect on the core experiences and beliefs that served as the threads of their teacher identity and the tools to weave together more humanized learning communities for and with their students. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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 their website at or follow the collective on Instagram (@antiracistartteachers). INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS ACCOUNTS ON INSTAGRAM: Paula Liz - @paulaliz.art Dr. Reji Mathew - @rejimathewwriter Anjali Wells - @mrs_wellz Dr. Lori Santos - @art4peaceprofessorsantos Khadesia Latimer - @thebusybrushes Tamara Slade - @teach4tamara Abby Birhanu - @ms_b_art_escapades Tara Trinity Villanueva - @tara_trinityyyyy Vernon Faines - @vern_f BIO: The Anti-Racist Art Educators collective consists of full-time working educators of the global majority who believe in the power of collective action and creating a learning community by promoting inclusive thinking, celebrating diversity, and inspiring transformative action through arts education. Collectively, they also believe that art educators have the power to see COLOR, to VALUE all students, to create a brave SPACE, to FORM a more fair and just future, to recognize the TEXTURE of human life, to step beyond the LINE, and learn to SHAPE new perspectives through art education. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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 (@loveteachbless) Website: https://linktr.ee/loveteachbless MIKE: Instagram (@bearded.school.counselor) FAMILY: Instagram (@creekmoreconvos) BIO: Nita (E'Manita) Creekmore is an instructional coach, presenter, writer, and inclusive literacy advocate. Nita and her husband, Michael, own Creekmore Conversations, where they collaborate with schools to cultivate strategies to build, maintain, and restore relationships. She was in public education for 18 years, teaching elementary grades for 13 years before becoming an elementary school instructional coach. Nita obtained her bachelor's degree in English and master's degree in elementary education from the University of South Carolina. She also received her educational specialist degree in educational leadership from the University of Virginia. She is passionate about being an advocate and thought partner for teachers to help them give students what they need. Michael Creekmore is a licensed professional counselor with more than 15 years of experience and a certified professional counselor supervisor, working as a professional school counselor, freelance writer, public speaker, and voiceover artist. Michael and his wife, Nita, own Creekmore Conversations, where they collaborate with schools to cultivate strategies to build, maintain, and restore relationships. Michael earned his bachelor's degree in experimental psychology from the University of South Carolina and his master's degree in counseling psychology from Clark Atlanta University. He has also served as clinical director and clinical supervisor to community mental health programs and has been an independent consultant for the past 15 years. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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-3rd graders to outdoor programming for incarcerated students. After earning her MAT in secondary science education at Stanford's Teacher Prep program (STEP), Jess taught in impacted and marginalized communities in California, Colorado, and Utah, supporting all ages and stages of students from middle school through experienced in-service educators. Jess earned a second Master's of Social Work at the University of Utah while she served as the Associate Director for Equitable Instruction and Clinical Support at the Center for Science and Mathematics Education. Her current work includes a clinical therapy practice and supporting educators through workshops and consultation. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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 Teacher Preparation at National Louis University. Prior to entering teacher education, she spent more than 15 years teaching English and U.S. History in the Chicago area. Her passion for equity, social justice, and youth literature coalesce in her membership and work on the National Council for Teachers of English’s (NCTE) Committee Against Racism and Bias, as a member of the Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of NCTE (ALAN) Committee for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and a member of ALAN’s Board of Directors, an advisory board member for the Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History, as well as in her service on the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center’s Educator Advisory Board. In 2019, Rembert was named Illinois History Teacher of the Year as well as the 2019 National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE) Outstanding Middle-Level English Educator. Her commitment to advocacy and equity is best reflected in her published works, myriad nationally recognized presentations, consultant work and as a Teach Plus Policy Alum, her work with the Illinois State Board of Education’s Diverse Learner and Teacher Ready Network and as a Master Teacher for the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. LINKS: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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 arts in teaching and an education specialist certification in reading. She has held many roles as an educator, including classroom teacher, interventionist, instructional coach, consultant, reading specialist, and private tutor. LINKS: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Google Podcasts⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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, where she has spent her career loving and learning alongside students furthest from justice in East St. Louis, IL. She focuses on empowering her students with personalized, competency-based education where their cultural funds of knowledge are honored and students work at their own pace to master content rather than traditional learning that focuses on seat time and completion of work. Briana was honored as a 2021 NCTE Early Career Educator of Color and has shared the journey she and her students have embarked on to turn pain into power through narrative poetry of witness both locally and nationally. Her commitment as a school board member for the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, School District #428 has allowed her to elevate the voices of justice-impacted youth. She is deeply passionate about creating healing-centered spaces where Black and brown students can feel seen, heard, and, one day, be free to be their authentic selves. Her love offering toward this future is her nonprofit, (Sister)Hood of Hope, Inc., dedicated to honoring brighter futures for girls of color everywhere by empowering them through the community of sisterhood. She earned her BA in secondary English education from St. Ambrose University and her MEd in curriculum and instruction from American College of Education. She is currently pursuing an EdD in diversity and equity in education at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Briana is the 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year. LINKS: Instagram Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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 founder, and sought-after speaker and educator. She owns JenFryTalks, a social justice education firm that explores the intersection of conflict and DEI. Jen facilitates conversation and skill-building with organizations and teams of all sizes. She is a veteran volleyball coach with over 15 years of experience coaching at the collegiate level. She received her PhD in Sports Geography from Michigan State University (GO GREEN!). Recently, Jen co-founded Hyreable, a career development company helping BIPOC professionals in the world of sports. She is also moving her group movement platform, Coordle, to market. Coordle is an intuitive, feature-rich app and web platform that serves as a central hub for all your real-time information, communication, logistics, and needs as you move your group. LINKS: Instagram Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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 teacher, curriculum developer, and educational consultant specializing in the centering of Afro-Francophone culture and voices. With undergraduate concentrations in French and African American Studies from Temple University, a Master’s degree in Literacy from Rosemont College, and experiences in both urban charter and independent schools, he continues to pursue and develop equitable content and pedagogy for all language learners. LINKS: Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support
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