Capuchino Mic Drop #capmicdrop

Stacy Kratochvil

Listen to Capuchino High School staffulty drop the mic by sharing the awesome innovative and inclusive things they are doing with their students. In this series of interviews we will learn (and steal awesome ideas) from colleagues in various departments. Let's become a more connected community by listening and learning together. Coming in January 2022. Go Mustangs! Capuchino High School is a public International Baccalaureate (IB) high school in San Bruno, CA. This podcast is hosted by Stacy Kratochvil, Cap teacher and Instructional Technology TOSA. Music by fellow educator, Justin Cottrell.

  1. Revitalizing School Systems with Equity and Justice with Joe Truss and Shane Safir | Ep.20

    16/05/2022

    Revitalizing School Systems with Equity and Justice with Joe Truss and Shane Safir | Ep.20

    The season ends on a high note as proactive consultants Joe Truss and Shane Safir walk us through the dynamic initiative of dissolving white supremacy culture in schools. All ears to discover the value of fostering students through an anti-racist education and help shape a brighter future. Tune into this finale episode! Key takeaways to listen for Why a shifted mentality should begin with adults and educators The essence of self-reflection in teaching racial equity Microscale plans on reformed policy implementation How to apply the initiative on a personal level Helpful advice on pursuing anti-racism learning beyond the school setting Resources mentioned in this episode Cultivating Genius by Gholdy E. Muhammad | Paperback We Want To Do More Than Survive by Bettina L. Love | Hardcover and Paperback About Joe Joe Truss is an anti-racist school leader, blogger, and racial equity consultant. Joe Truss is committed to dismantling white supremacy culture in schools. A former middle school principal in San Francisco, he now is an equity consultant and writes about leadership on his blog. Blog: Truss Leadership Twitter: @trussleadership About Shane Shane Safir has worked at every level of the education system, from the classroom to the boardroom, for over two decades. In 2003, after teaching in San Francisco and Oakland and organizing with the San Francisco Organizing Project to launch a new school, Safir became the founding principal of June Jordan School for Equity (JJSE), an innovative national model identified by leading scholar Linda Darling-Hammond as having “beaten the odds in supporting the success of low-income students of color.” Since 2008, Safir has provided leadership coaching, strategic planning support, and equity-centered professional learning for schools, districts, and organizations across the country and in Canada.  Shane supports schools, cities, and organizations to transform through listening, capacity-building, and developing an anti-racist, equity-centered culture. Website: Shane Safir Twitter: @ShaneSafir Thank you to Cate Tolnai at the Krause Center for Innovation for your encouragement and guidance throughout the MERIT program. (And for having me as a guest on your KCI Cast to get my feet wet in podcasting!) Learn more about the KCI here! Thanks to Adam A. Adams and the editing team at growyourshow.com! Thank you to all of the Season One guests! Thanks for all of your support! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/capmicdrop/message Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop Follow Stacy on Twitter: @StacyKratochvil Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" every week!

    31 min
  2. A Strong Lesson on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with Truc Nguyen l Ep.14

    04/04/2022

    A Strong Lesson on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with Truc Nguyen l Ep.14

    Such an honor to have Wellness Counselor and Psychotherapist Truc Nguyen join us on this eye-opening episode to talk about the necessary steps to stand up against racism, create a safer environment that promotes self-love, and plant seeds to eliminate biases. It's time to heighten education on laser-focused inclusion on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. You certainly want to listen to this!  Key takeaways to listen for  Techniques on how to build boundaries around helping people  The impact of building a culture of belongingness in schools and for children  Critical steps to help kids embrace themselves regardless of gender  What can teachers do to show support for inclusion?  An integrated approach to promote gender, race, and class openness in schools  *Update: The drag show has indeed been canceled for this spring, but I hope it makes a comeback!  Resources mentioned in this episode LGBTQ Lizzo Sanford Meisner Brene Brown About Truc Nguyen Truc Nguyen is a Wellness Counselor at Capuchino High School providing prevention and short-term intervention for all students facing social and emotional challenges that impact academic performance, attendance, and behavior at school. The Wellness Program provides short-term (up to 12 sessions) individual, group and/or drop-in support in a confidential, non-judgmental space staffed with therapists who are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and educational outcomes of all students. Services are available in Spanish and English. Email: tnguyen@smuhsd.org Thanks for all of your support! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/capmicdrop/message Check out the show notes at bit.ly/capmicdrop Follow Stacy on Twitter: @StacyKratochvil Subscribe and listen to a new Cap staff member "drop the mic" every week!

    37 min

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Listen to Capuchino High School staffulty drop the mic by sharing the awesome innovative and inclusive things they are doing with their students. In this series of interviews we will learn (and steal awesome ideas) from colleagues in various departments. Let's become a more connected community by listening and learning together. Coming in January 2022. Go Mustangs! Capuchino High School is a public International Baccalaureate (IB) high school in San Bruno, CA. This podcast is hosted by Stacy Kratochvil, Cap teacher and Instructional Technology TOSA. Music by fellow educator, Justin Cottrell.