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In this episode, Albert chats with his former student and current friend, Asad Chisti. They discuss Asad's journey to 30 years old, his path less taken, and advice on how to blaze your own path, even if you're unsure. Follow Asad @bul_bul.press

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This episode is to introduce a student podcast at The Woodlands called "The Canopy Podcast". Amelia, Susan, and Albert chatted about back to school life.
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Episode recorded on September 14th, 2022

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In this episode, Anya and Albert talk about the first two weeks of hybrid teaching, coping with being a first year teacher again, learning about breakout rooms and other technology to deal with synchronous online learning. The end with a discussion from their different experiences of the PD session about anti-Black racism. 

Episode recorded on September 27th, 2020


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In this episode of "Teachers are Black People Too", Albert Fong speaks with Science Teacher and Department Head Anya Marin about what schooling is like in Trinidad versus Canada, being a Black valedictorian, they discuss the question "who gets to decide when racism has occurred?" and what the phrase "I don't see colour" means and what it's like talking about race with people who aren't ready. The episode ends with a new announcement!

Episode was recorded on September 7th, 2020.


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In this episode, Albert Fong speaks with Reza Eslami, a new graduate of teachers college in Ontario. They chat about his experience as an occasional teacher, the challenges before and during COVID, and the challenges of a classroom teacher taking sick days.

Episode recorded on June 14th, 2020


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In this episode of "Teachers are Black People Too", Albert Fong speaks with Drama and English teacher Rachel Luke about what it's like being "the only" when it comes to racism in schools, her PTSD from racism and why she can't physically enter her middle school, and overcoming covert and overt racism as a student. They then discuss why there aren't more Black educators, possible destreaming consequences, and why she's always asked to do things "for Black people" in her school. Finally, they discuss what to we can do in order to move forward in this movement. In the epilogue, Albert reflects on how a toxic school environment can harm the chances of having more Black educators.

Episode was recorded on July 20th, 2020.


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