Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE

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Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE Podcast

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

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    176) "I'm Ambilingual, Guatemalan, and Proud of It!" (Ceci Gomez-Galvez)

    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. BIO: 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. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support

    47 min

  2. 12 SEPT

    175) "Born to Disrupt!" (Dr. Anashay Wright)

    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. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support

    52 min

  3. 5 SEPT

    174) "The Power of Place-Based Learning" (Charity Marcella Moran)

    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. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support

    51 min

  4. 29 AUG

    173) "Educatin', Sangin', and Single Mommin' Her Way Through Life" (Dr. Samara Susan Ryce)

    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. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support

    59 min

  5. 22 AUG

    172) "Unpacking Racial Bias in International School Recruitment: A Black Woman's Story"

    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. BIO: 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. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support

    46 min

  6. 15 AUG

    171) "Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in International Schools" (Dr. Emily Meadows)

    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/s4fTmCgvPE154s7s5 To register for their August 29th group session, you can click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudeGgqTwoGtXHu_xx8irrJbCX5NreiLvY BIO: 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. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support

    43 min

  7. 1 AUG

    170) "Supporting Multilingual & Neurodiverse Learners" (Dr. MaryAnn Derosa)

    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. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support

    59 min

  8. 25 JUL

    169) "Prioritizing Wellness for Teachers of Color" (Dr. Heather Michel)

    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. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitytalk4educators/support

    50 min
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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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