Dear White Teacher

Brandon R. Scarborough
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In many urban schools across the country, you will find the primary audience to be minorities while the primary authority are white administrators and educators. Dear White Teacher is a podcast and platform designed to shed light on the struggles and to discuss strategies to build lasting relationships with students of color in order to teach them successfully. This podcast is for anyone that finds it challenging creating connections in the classroom but specifically focusing on providing a safe space for educators who may need assistance doing so!

  1. I Owe You an Apology!

    01/09/2025

    I Owe You an Apology!

    Happy New Year!! On our first episode of 2025, meet Sunny "CC" Brown. I have had the privilege of knowing her for over 20 years. CC shares her story of teaching Sunday school in church, homeschooling her children, and then transitioning through Teach For America into the classroom. She shares her experiences that has shaped how she approaches her students and working in an inner city. She emphasizes that even though they may be kids, we owe them grace, forgiveness, and in some instances, even an apology! Make sure are liking and sharing our episodes, subscribed to the YouTube Channel. Follow my organization, Dreams Academy, on Facebook and IG @wedreamusa. We are opening an elementary school for boys in Akron, Ohio in August 2025. Stay Tuned!

    53 min
  2. Taller than Jesus?

    09/06/2024

    Taller than Jesus?

    This episode begins with a BIG announcement about the future of Dreams Academy. You really want to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you can SEE what is happening. Download here and get over to YouTube and share with all your networks. The title for this episode is wild right? You have to tune in to see what brought that about. Trust me, its respectful but I learned something about myself that I didn't know as I had this conversation with decorated educator Diana Williams (@thespeducatedleader) who specializes in helping educators understand students with disabilities. Tune in and share with your fellow educators. One more thing....get over to www.dearwhiteteacher.com and download my course. I share strategies on building relationships with students, parents, there are classroom scenarios to challenge your thinking and much more. The course is only about 90 minutes long broken down into 4 modules that you can come back to at any time. All month long its $44 with the coupon code HAPPYBIRTHDAY in honor of my 44th birthday. Have fun!

    40 min
  3. Do It Scared

    07/18/2024

    Do It Scared

    In one of my most memorable conversations to date, Gabe (our videographer) and I sat down and I got to share my journey, my heart, my vision and things I allowed fear to scare me out of doing. Not going to lie, it's a long episode, but it's a rich conversation. I also need you to get to the website at dearwhiteteacher.com and purchase the new DWT course. I share about the challenges the Black and Brown students have at home and in the classroom and share strategies on how you can create greater classroom success while fostering greater relationships with your students. Use coupon code SUMMER and you will have access to the course for just $97. This is over a $700 value so get to the website and use the code and allow me to share with you how you can make some positive strides this upcoming school year!

    1h 49m
  4. Crossing Lines: A Mother's Struggle for Educational Equity

    04/17/2024

    Crossing Lines: A Mother's Struggle for Educational Equity

    Kelley Williams Bolar made national headlines in 2011 for "district jumping" meaning she enrolled her daughters in a school district in which she did not live. This led to her been indicted and ultimately serving nine days in jail for a number of charges. Take a listen to her story and how it unfolded! Subscribe to our Youtube channel @dearwhiteteacher Follow us on IG and TikTok @dear_white_teacher

    1h 1m
  5. Black Boys in the Classroom

    04/10/2024 · BONUS

    Black Boys in the Classroom

    The Village at Dreams Academy is a community for single mothers who are raising black boys under 18. We had a virtual meeting with our friend Kenny "JoJo" Smith, a former guest on the DWT podcast to discuss Black Boys in the classroom. Our moms expressed frustration with the education system, classroom relationships, homework, and more. Listen in as we dive into this necessary conversation!

    1h 6m
  6. "Unlocking Potential: Nurturing Excellence through Mentorship in the Black Community. Part II

    03/20/2024

    "Unlocking Potential: Nurturing Excellence through Mentorship in the Black Community. Part II

    In this episode, meet the ladies that make the magic happen at Queens Academy. Queens Academy is an extension of our mentoring organization that mentors black and brown girls in Akron, Ohio and I decided to pull the team together for a conversation. Join us as we delve into the profound impact of mentorship, empowering generations and forging pathways to success. Website: www.Dreamsacademy.life Instagram: @wedreamusa Head over to Youtube and subscribe to our channel, @Dearwhiteteacher, and take a look at our new home! YouTube: Dearwhiteteacher Instagram: Dear_White_Teacher

    57 min
  7. "Unlocking Potential: Nurturing Excellence through Mentorship in the Black Community.

    02/28/2024

    "Unlocking Potential: Nurturing Excellence through Mentorship in the Black Community.

    In this episode, meet the men that make the magic happen at Dreams Academy. Dreams Academy is a mentoring organization that mentors black and brown boys in Akron, Ohio and I decided to pull the team together for a conversation. Join us as we delve into the profound impact of mentorship, empowering generations and forging pathways to success. Website: www.Dreamsacademy.life Instagram: @wedreamusa This is also our first episode at our own podcast stage at the Dreams Academy Music and Media Center. Head over to Youtube and subscribe to our channel, @Dearwhiteteacher, and take a look at our new home! YouTube: Dearwhiteteacher Instagram: Dear_White_Teacher

    1h 5m
  8. Visit us on our YouTube Channel

    02/27/2024 · BONUS

    Visit us on our YouTube Channel

    I want to invite you to see our new podcast stage but the only way to see it is to be subscribed to our YouTube Channel. Get there now and subscribe so you can SEE the new episode dropping tomorrow where I invited my Dreams Academy staff to talk about the importance of mentoring in our community. YouTube: @DearWhiteTeacher

    1 min
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In many urban schools across the country, you will find the primary audience to be minorities while the primary authority are white administrators and educators. Dear White Teacher is a podcast and platform designed to shed light on the struggles and to discuss strategies to build lasting relationships with students of color in order to teach them successfully. This podcast is for anyone that finds it challenging creating connections in the classroom but specifically focusing on providing a safe space for educators who may need assistance doing so!

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  • Creator
    Brandon R. Scarborough
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © DWT 2022
  • Show Website
    Dear White Teacher