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In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming Iyabo Tinubu for her very first podcast interview. In our conversation, she opens up about embracing her duality as a British-Nigerian, her early years as an international educator, her work as a DEIJ leader, transitioning from the classroom to administration, and much more! To learn more about Iyabo's work, you can follow her on LinkedIn.BIO:Iyabo Tinubu is a British Nigerian educator with extensive experience in international education. Currently at the International School of Beijing (ISB) as the Dean of Students, she has previously taught in London, Beijing, Singapore, and Berlin, where she also served as a DEIJ lead. Passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, Iyabo empowers young learners to become leaders and active contributors to global solutions. She is deeply involved in advocacy work with AIELOC. Outside of education, Iyabo enjoys yoga, music, dance, and traveling.
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In this week's episode, I had the chance to chat with Dr. Darnell Fine, who shared about his childhood in Atlanta, his early years as a teacher, and his growth as a DEIJ leader within the international school ecosystem. To learn more about Darnell's work, you can follow him on LinkedIn.
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Dr. Darnell Fine is the newly appointed High School Principal at Singapore American School (SAS). With academic credentials including a bachelor's degree from Brown University, a master’s from City University of London, and a doctorate from the University of Southern California, his career spans teaching, leadership, and global consultancy. Prior to joining SAS, Dr. Fine spent four years at the American School in London.His deep commitment to high-quality instruction, building strong relationships, and extensive recognition as a global thought leader in education make him a remarkable leader. He has consulted with the International Baccalaureate on curriculum review, developed advisory lessons for Emory University, and supported diverse applicants with the Council of International Schools. Additionally, he has worked with international school leadership teams to enhance systems that benefit all students.
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In this week's episode, I welcomed Mike Tinoco to the podcast to talk about his early journey, finding his community through beatboxing, his new book "Heart at the Center", the power of nonviolence pedagogy, and much more! To learn more about Mike's work, you can visit his website at miketinoco.com or follow him on Instagram (@mikenotmister).
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Mike Tinoco (M.Ed.) is a public school teacher, nonviolence practitioner, and author whose work advocates for creating classrooms and schools that center interdependence, shared needs, and liberation from violence. He is a certified Kingian Nonviolence and Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) trainer who has given dozens of workshops and talks in schools, universities, and educational organizations. His first book, Heart at the Center: An Educator's Guide to Sustaining Love, Hope, and Community Through Nonviolence Pedagogy, explores a holistic approach to nonviolence in the classroom.
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This week's episode features Yasmine Sadri, who opens up about her early upbringing, being the daughter of Iranian immigrants in Belgium, transitioning from journalism to the education field, her evolution as an activist for refugees and young people from other marginalized communities, and much more! To learn more about Yasmine's work, you can follow her on Instagram (@yasmineandworld) and LinkedIn.
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Yasmine Sadri is a builder of bridges, using her background in media, international relations, humanitarian work, and education to promote peace and justice for children and other vulnerable groups worldwide. Currently at the International School of Geneva, Yasmine is an advisor, coach, and facilitator for several international institutions including the United Nations where she trains leadership from all over the world in transformative DEI. She is the daughter of two Iranian parents who left Iran in 1979. Since high school, Yasmine has been advocating for increased understanding of and support for Iranian youth and stories. Her thesis was on the depiction of Iran in United States media, shedding light on the different ways media are used to paint an image of countries and their people, often creating distance between citizens worldwide.
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In this week's episode, I had the honor of interviewing my good friend Khamisa Haugen, who opened up about her early life as a refugee from South Sudan, adjusting to life in the United States, the ups and downs of her mental health journey, discovering her voice as an international educator, and so much more! To learn more about Khamisa's work, you can follow her on LinkedIn.
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Khamisa Haugen holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and Development, with a minor in Sociology, and completed a Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counseling. She also holds a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, and Counseling and is pursuing DEIJ Certification through the AIELOC/SUNY program.
As a former refugee from South Sudan, her journey through displacement and resettlement has shaped her deep commitment to mental health advocacy and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ).Throughout her career, Khamisa has worked with vulnerable populations, from adults with disabilities to students in international schools. Her work, including roles at UWCSEA East, focuses on fostering resilience, inclusion, and well-being. Khamisa’s professional goal is to integrate her mental health training with DEIJ work to create environments where everyone can thrive, personally and professionally.
Khamisa provides counselling services focused on addressing thoughts and emotions, helping clients break free from unhealthy patterns, and managing moods and behaviors for both adults and adolescents. Her therapeutic approach is inclusive, structured, and flexible to meet the client's need. She believes building genuine therapeutic relationship and fostering empathy are crucial to achieving desired outcome in therapy. Khamisa is passionate about supporting clients through challenging life events, relationship issues, mental health concerns, self-esteem challenges, anxiety, life transitions, time management, and more. She skillfully integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and in-person Hypnotherapy interventions, tailoring her approach to meet each client's unique needs.
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In this week's episode, I had the honor of interviewing Bennie Kara, who shared about growing up with Indian parents who were immigrants in East Africa. She also opens up about her career as a teacher and school leader, her transition into consulting, her growth as a DEIB trainer, and navigating life as an adoptive parent in a multiracial family. To learn more about Bennie's work, you can visit the Adhara Education website at adharaeducation.com and the Diverse Educators website at diverseeducators.co.uk. You can also follow her on Instagram (@_benniekara_), Bluesky (@benniekara.bsky.social), and LinkedIn. BIO:Bennie Kara is a former deputy headteacher in the East Midland. During her years in school leadership, she specialised in curriculum, teaching and learning. She started her career in the inaugural cohort of Teach First in 2003, teaching English in East London. Since then, she has taught in four London boroughs and in South Oxfordshire, before her return to the Midlands to teach in Derby. She co-founded Diverse Educators in 2017.Bennie now speaks, writes and trains on leadership of the curriculum. Alongside supporting schools to develop their curriculum, she is the author of ‘A Little Guide for Teachers: Diversity in Schools’ (Sage Education). She has written on the subject of diversity in the curriculum for publications such as Schools Week and the Chartered College of Teaching’s Education Exchange, as well as contributing to many books by educators.She is a nationally and internationally recognised keynote speaker. Her second book, ‘Diverse Educators: A Manifesto’, a co-edited book with her Diverse Educators co-founder, Hannah Wilson, was published in April 2022. She is also the author of ‘A Little Guide for Teachers: Diversity in Schools’ and the Co-Editor of ‘Diverse Educators: A Manifesto’.Bennie is a qualified coach with RLE accreditation, with a special interest in leadership coaching for middle leaders.
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In this episode, I was honored to have Nawal Qarooni on the podcast to talk about her early upbringing, developing a love for literacy and family storytelling, her book "Nourishing Caregiver Collaborations", her life as a mother, and so much more! To learn more about Nawal's work, you can visit her website at nqcliteracy.org and follow her on Twitter/X (@NQCLiteracy), Instagram (@nqarooni), and LinkedIn.BIO:Nawal Qarooni is an educator, staff developer, and adjunct professor who supports a holistic literacy model of instruction in schools. She and her team of coaches at NQC Literacy work alongside teachers and school leaders to grow a love of reading and composition in ways that exalt the whole child, their cultural capital, and their intrinsic curiosities. She is the author of Nourishing Caregiver Collaborations: Exalting Home Experiences and Classroom Practices for Collective Care (Routledge 2023).
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In this week's episode, I had the honor of interviewing Hannah Wilson, who is the co-founder of WomenED and Diverse Educators. In our conversation, Hannah opens up about her upbringing in Devon, UK, her interest in studying post-colonial literature, the origins of WomenED and Diverse Educators, and her process for building a diverse team of educational consultants who are committed to DEIB work. To learn more about Hannah's work, you can visit the Diverse Educators website at diverseeducators.co.uk or connect with her on LinkedIn. BIO:Hannah Wilson is a leadership development consultant, coach and trainer. She spent twenty years leading in schools, trusts, teaching hubs and universities. She is the co-founder of #WomenEd and #DiverseEd. Hannah has been coaching and mentoring existing and aspiring leaders in education for the last decade. She came to coaching through her own leadership journey in and out of schools – coaching has helped her make strategic decisions at key milestones. She has supported hundreds of people to navigate their career, negotiate their salary/contract and find values-aligned workplaces where they can flourish and thrive. She has also held roles across trusts and teaching hubs where she has led on trust-wide priorities such as professional development and safeguarding. She has led a large secondary PGCE programme and been commissioned to design and deliver a new MA in Education, Ethics & Leadership. She is a primary school governor and has been a MAT trustee.
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In this week’s episode, I welcomed Tricia Friedman to the podcast to open up about her early upbringing, exploring her queerness, the role of AI in strengthening our DEIJ efforts in schools, her podcasting journey, the inspiration behind her creativity, and so much more! To learn more about Tricia’s work, you can visit her personal website at triciafriedman.com or the Ally Ed website at allyed.org. You can also follow her on Twitter (@tricia_fried) and LinkedIn.
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Tricia Friedman is proud to be entering into her 21st year in education. She has a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and has worked globally as a classroom teacher, service-learning coordinator, and as an instructional coach. For the first 15 years of her education career, she lived and taught internationally in six International Baccalaureate (IBO) schools in Europe and Asia, and also served as a volunteer in the Peace Corps in Morocco. She loves exploring and curating conversations between educators that directly lead to change in the classroom, schools, and in the broader ‘culture of learning.’ As a proud queer educator, Tricia authors the Be a Better Ally newsletter and podcast to continue the dialogue about what an LGBTQ+ inclusive school might be. In 2019, she moved to Canada and made a career shift to Consulting, Workshops, and Content Design for K-12 schools in the US and abroad. She now lives in Ontario with her wife and their adorable dog, Tashi, who reminds her that every day is a great day for a walk.
Tricia is the founder of AllyEd.org and the Director of Learning Content and Strategy for Shifting Schools.
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In this week's episode, I caught up with Dr. Jill Harrison Berg to learn about her early upbringing, her early years as a classroom teacher, the power of teachers as professional learning leaders within their school communities, and her personal experience at that Ghana ASCD International Educators Summit. To learn more about Jill's work, you can follow her on Twitter (@Teachers_Lead) and LinkedIn.BIO:Jill Harrison Berg, Ed.D. is a leadership coach, school improvement consultant, researcher and writer specializing in leadership for instructional equity. Dr. Berg is the author of three books and numerous articles that synthesize lessons from her deep work in schools and school systems. Her regular column, “Leading Together,” in ASCD’s Educational Leadership magazine from 2018-2023, aims to heighten leaders’ attention to the complementary roles that teacher leaders, school leaders and district administrators must play in restructuring and re-culturing schools for equity and excellence.Dr. Berg is principal consultant of Jill Harrison Berg Consulting, LLC.
She has led and partnered on significant projects that advance the quality of teaching for local, state-wide and national institutions including the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Washington’s Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Educational Development Corporation (EDC), WestEd, the National Research Council and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, as well as several school districts throughout the U.S. She recently served as an inquiry coach and organizational learning consultant for Zaretta Hammond’s Culturally Responsive Education by Design Professional Learning Community. In addition to serving as a leadership coach to several school and district leadership teams, she is currently a senior advisor for the National Educational Leadership Institute, a leadership development program developed by Ghana ASCD for the Ministry of Education in Ghana.
Throughout more than 30 years working in educational practice, research and policy, Dr. Berg has written many articles on the topics of teacher leadership, teaching quality, instructional equity, leadership development and school improvement. Her regular column, “Leading Together,” in ASCD’s Educational Leadership magazine from 2018-2023, aims to heighten leaders’ attention to the complementary roles that teacher leaders and administrators can play as they co-perform leadership to improve their schools.
Dr. Berg is currently the author of three books, Improving the Quality of Teaching through National Board Certification (Christopher Gordon Press, 2003); Leading in Sync: Teacher Leaders and Principals Working Together for Student Learning (ASCD, August 2018); and Uprooting Instructional Inequity: The Power of Inquiry-Based Professional Learning (ASCD, January 2022). Dr. Berg earned her doctorate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education while working as a researcher with the Project on the Next Generation of Teachers. She also holds a B.A. from Harvard University, an M.Ed. from Lesley University, and was one of the first teachers in Massachusetts to become a National Board Certified Teacher (1998).
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For the first time in the podcast's history, I will be the interviewee and I've enlisted the help of my friends Dr. MaryAnn DeRosa and Maymouna Sakho to serve as co-hosts for this special episode. In this special episode, I open up about my childhood, my early origins as an educator, the making of my newest book "Learning to Relearn", and my life as a father and family man.
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MaryAnn DeRosa, Ed.D is a passionate progressive educator with over 20 years of experience working in the classroom as a lead classroom teacher, special educator, and instructional and SEL/Equity coach. As a teacher leader and teacher trainer, she leads rigorous and joyful professional development on topics including Social Emotional Learning, Equity and Inclusion, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Exceptional Learners, Multilingual Learners and Cultivating Creativity. With experience and deep knowledge of practice, MaryAnn designs content and curriculum that builds knowledge, fosters creativity and critical thinking skills within justice-centered engaging learning environments. MaryAnn has spent her career teaching in Washington DC public schools and in international schools in China, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and in Italy.
Maymouna Sakho is an educator, advocate, leader, supporter, and connector of people and ideas, who is passionate about serving others - particularly children - to reach their fullest potential. She currently serves as the Head of the Elementary Student Support Department at an international school in Africa. Prior to becoming an educator, Maymouna served as a financial and budget analyst, program director, student advisor, coach, and mentor. She holds a Master of Public Administration with a focus on nonprofit/financial management from New York University and a Master of Education from CUNY City College with a focus on Inclusion/Special Education. Maymouna's passion for working to create equitable and inclusive spaces comes from her experience of growing up betwen two culutres, having to learn a new language and system and find a place and voice for herself. Maymouna is the founder of SLC - dedicated to supporting individuals and organizations to innovate through embracing and implementing equitable and inclusive practices. She also serves as a mentor of the AIELOC Aspiring Leaders of Color Program, co-leads AIELOC's Learning Support Affinity Group, and chairs the SENIA Africa Board. Outside of her professional life, Maymouna is passionate about spending time with her famly and friends, traveling to new countries, cooking and exploring new places to eat and working with individuals with a vision and desire to contribute to the ever changing African landscape through education and advocacy.
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This week's episode features Ceci Gomez-Galvez, who shares about her early upbringing in Guatemala City, her parents' influence in her multilingual development, her passion for supporting multilingual learners, and much more! To learn more about Ceci's work, you can visit her website at https://cgomez.mystrikingly.com and follow her on Instagram, Twitter (@cecigomez_g) and LinkedIn.
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Born and raised in Guatemala City, Ceci Gomez-Galvez grew up in a unique bilingual household nurtured by her family who valued languages equally. Inspired by her own upbringing and her extensive experience in international schools, Ceci now leads a support program for multilingual learners at Saigon South International School in Vietnam, based on practices that ensure culturally responsive teaching and equitable access.
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In this week's episode, I had a great conversation with Dr. Anashay Wright, who is the Chief Executive Disruptor and Visionary of Disruptive Partners Consulting. In our conversation, she opens up about her early upbringing in Atlanta, her mother's lasting influence in her life, finding her disruptive spirit as an educator, the future of AI, and building cross-racial solidarity with white allies. To learn more about Dr. Anashay's work, you can visit her website at https://disruptive.partners or follow her at @anashaydisrupts on Instagram and Twitter. BIO:Dr. Anashay Wright, the heart and soul behind Disruptive Partners Consulting, is a passionate advocate for bold, strategic change that benefits everyone in the public education ecosystem. As a mother to two amazing children in metro Atlanta public schools and a fur baby named Porsha, her mission is to serve as a connector, build unity, and re-center humanity at the core of our public education community.Anashay is a strategist, speaker, coach, and educator who guides educators, parents and education leaders with practical tools and strategies for meaningful change. With her expertise, she creates inclusive programs and learning experiences that positively impact over 50,000 children.
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In this week's episode, I welcome Charity Marcella Moran to the podcast to talk about growing up in Louisiana, developing a passion for project-based learning, co-writing her book, "Place-Based Learning: Connecting Inquiry, Community and Culture", her business ventures, and so much more! To learn more about Charity's work, you can visit her company website at iDoSchool.com or follow her on Instagram (@iamgr8n3ss) and LinkedIn.BIO: Charity Marcella Moran is a former high school project-based learning teacher, New Tech Network school development coach, and middle school alternative programs instructional specialist. These experiences, coupled with her work as an elementary school Federal Programs Title I coordinator, provide a sustainability and capacity-building focus to Charity’s work. She believes that place-based learning is a powerful and transforming instructional strategy that, when leveraged appropriately, dispels achievement disparities and empowers all stakeholders to become lifelong learners. Charity’s focus areas include strategic program development, culturally responsive teaching, educating and empowering Black males, STEM, 21st century skills, project-based learning, literacy, language, and equity.Charity currently serves as director of district and school leadership in the state of Kentucky for PBLWorks and is founder and CEO of iDoSchool.com, specializing in international educator training and independent consultation services tailored to address a diverse range of school program development requirements. As the founder of iDoSchool, Charity’s work and research revolves around establishing a safe space for teachers to innovate and develop the skills to decolonize curricula, build culturally responsive learning experiences, and debunk myths around students of color. Together with PBL Path, Charity has facilitated place-based learning projects at Whitney Plantation, with expeditions and experiences crafted for both teachers and students to experience, learn from, and appreciate the place and its history. WIth service opportunities as an adjunct professor, she leads professional development in culturally responsive teaching, curriculum design, and STEM curriculum management, offering a unique perspective for each service she provides.A Gates Millennium Scholar, Charity earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Southern University and A&M College, her master’s degree in secondary mathematics education from Centenary College of Louisiana, and an educational specialist certification in educational leadership from Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge.
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In this week's episode, I welcome Dr. Samara Susan Ryce to the podcast to talk about growing up in Trinidad and moving to the United States at a young age, her doctoral journey, raising neurodivergent children as a single parent, and her passion for mentoring early career teachers, and so much more! To learn more about Samara's work, you can follow her on Instagram (@dr_samara_ryce), Twitter (@DrSamaraRyce), and LinkedIn.BIO:Samara Susan Ryce, Ed.D. is an instructional mentor in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education for the CREATE Project.Ryce is an unwavering and passionate educator. Since 2001, she has dedicated her life to the transformative power of education. With a profound love for teaching and an unyielding commitment to nurturing the next generation of educators, Ryce has enriched the lives of countless students and teachers. She finds joy in coaching new teachers, sharing her wealth of experience and instilling values of empathy, curiosity and critical thinking.Ryce believes in education for liberation; striving to create inclusive and equitable learning environments that empower individuals to break free from societal constraints and explore their limitless potential. As a seasoned professional with twenty-plus years of experience, she excels in advancing the professional growth of educators.Ryce is a visionary leader who forges collaborative partnerships, applies profound knowledge of content standards and pedagogy, designs transformative professional learning experiences and empowers residents to set and monitor their professional goals. Her dedication to advancing the teaching profession extends to working with colleagues, administrators and communities, making her a respected and influential leader in the field.
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To honor the guest's request for her identity to remain anonymous, there will be no video version of this week's episode.
This week's guest, AJ, shares about her journey as an international educator and open up about the challenges she faced in securing an international teaching job in Africa.
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An international educator with over 17 years of experience in cross-cultural education, AJ has taught in numerous countries across the USA, Asia, and Africa. She is known for implementing innovative teaching techniques that enhance student potential and motivate them to achieve their best.
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In this week's episode, I welcome Dr. Emily Meadows to the podcast to talk about her educator journey, her commitment to social justice, supporting LGBTQ+ students in international schools, the origins of the Whiteness Accountability Group for international educators, and much more! To learn more about Emily's work, you can visit her website at emilymeadows.org or follow her on LinkedIn and Twitter (@emilymeadowsorg)To join the Whiteness Accountability Group for international educators, you can click on the following link to subscribe to the group's mailing list: https://forms.gle/s4fTmCgvPE154s7s5To register for their August 29th group session, you can click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudeGgqTwoGtXHu_xx8irrJbCX5NreiLvYBIO:Dr. Emily Meadows (she/her) is an LGBTQ+ consultant and published author specializing in international schools. She also teaches for the George Washington University graduate program in LGBT Health Policy & Practice. Emily creates an environment that is non-judgmental and engaging for her clients, while taking an intersectional approach that addresses both the why and the how of equity & belonging so that school communities can effectively affirm and support LGBTQ+ students, colleagues, and families.
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In this week's episode, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. MaryAnn Derosa to learn about her early upbringing overseas, growing up with interracial parents, her educator journey, the neuroscience behind multilingualism, and how international schools can bridge the connection with neurodiversity and DEIJ. To learn more about MaryAnn's work, you can visit her website at maryannderosa.com or follow her on LinkedIn. BIO:MaryAnn DeRosa, Ed.D is a passionate progressive educator with over 20 years of experience working in the classroom as a lead classroom teacher, special educator, and instructional and SEL/Equity coach. As a teacher leader and teacher trainer, she leads rigorous and joyful professional development on topics including Social Emotional Learning, Equity and Inclusion, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Exceptional Learners, Multilingual Learners and Cultivating Creativity.With experience and deep knowledge of practice, MaryAnn designs content and curriculum that builds knowledge, fosters creativity and critical thinking skills within justice-centered engaging learning environments.MaryAnn has spent her career teaching in Washington DC public schools and in international schools in China, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and in Italy.
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In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Heather Michel to learn about her early upbringing, her early years as an educator, her self-care journey, and her mission to support the mental health and wellness of teachers of color through her organization, "Teachers of Color Matter". To learn more about Dr. Michel's work, you can visit her website at teachersofcolormatter.com or follow her on Instagram (@teachersofcolor_matter) and LinkedIn.BIO:Dr. Heather Michel is an Education Consultant, Master Educator, and founder of the organization Teachers of Color Matter. She has worked in the Education field for over 23 years in various capacities. She is currently the Director for the Residency Lab where she manages residency program implementation nationwide. Before moving into her current position, she was a university professor, a curriculum coach at a Spanish dual immersion school and taught first and second grade at a charter school for 13 years. Dr. Michel is passionate about teachers of color, their retention and social justice in schools. She founded Teachers of Color Matter to amplify and address the needs of teachers of color in our public education spaces. Dr. Michel is committed to fighting for educational justice for all students and believes in the power of centering the voices of our most marginalized groups.
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In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul to learn about her educator journey, her early foray into the music business, her new book, "Antiracist Reading Revolution", how her perspectives on literacy have shifted throughout her career, life as a mother, and much more! To learn more about Sonja's work, you can visit her website at sonjacherrypaul.com or follow her on Twitter (@sonjacherrypaul) and LinkedIn. BIO:Dr. Sonja Cherry‑Paul is the founder of Red Clay Educators. Her research and work stem from an unyielding commitment to anti-bias and antiracist pedagogy and practices. Sonja leads professional development with educators around the world spotlighting the relationship between teaching, literacy, and equity. She supports educators in developing the capacity and will to continually examine themselves and to critically inquire into their own practices.In the world of professional development, Sonja is unique. As a former middle school classroom teacher for twenty-years, she recognizes the common and local challenges that educators face. She also understands kids, specifically, how to use asset-based pedagogies that honor their identities and support their individual needs. Further, Sonja knows what it takes to forge relationships with caregivers and communities in order to cultivate trusting learning environments where all students thrive. Sonja’s expertise is in using her scholarship to develop curricula that advances the work of antiracism in all aspects of schooling. She spotlights and centers issues related to race and racism, providing faculty and staff with the language and tools to facilitate transformational conversations and instruction with students about race.Sonja leads professional development for classroom teachers, coaches, and administrators and guides the development of culturally responsive and antiracist teaching and curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school students. She is the host of The Black Creators Series, a collaboration with Candlewick Press, where she leads educator-focused discussions and highlights the powerful ways the work of Black authors and illustrators can live in classrooms. Sonja is the co-director of the Institute For Racial Equity in Literacy (IREL), a professional development experience for all educators interested in examining the intersection of literacy and racial equity. She is also the co-director of the Teach Black History All Year Institute that provides educators with content, methods, and a transferable for disrupting oversimplified narratives and teaching about the powerful effects the lives of Black people have had and continue to have in the United States.Sonja has adapted the #1 New York Times Best Seller Stamped (For Kids), published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, which has earned starred reviews by Kirkus and School Library Journal, and was selected as one of the best nonfiction/informational books of 2021 by Parents Magazine, School Library Journal, the New York Public Library, and the Chicago Public Library. Stamped (For Kids) was selected by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) as a 2022 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People. She is the author of Antiracist Reading Revolution: A Framework for Teaching Beyond Representation Toward Liberation (2024), and she is the co-author of four books published by Heinemann: Teaching Interpretation: Using Text-Based Evidence to Construct Meaning (2014), Flip Your Writing Workshop: A Blended Learning Approach (2016), Breathing New Life into Book Clubs: A Practical Guide for Teachers (2019) and Critical Literacy: Unlocking Contemporary Fiction (2020).Sonja is a frequent keynote speaker and presenter at national and international conferences.
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