Equity, Disproportionality and Design

South County SELPA
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A show by the Equity, Disproportionality and Design team, a project of the South County SELPA. The Equity, Disproportionality and Design (ED&D) podcast provides access to engaging conversations with educators and community members who share their personal and professional experiences. Conversations explore their journey through education, their efforts to build equity in our schools, and barriers they've overcome to make positive change.

  1. 11/13/2025

    S4 Ep. 5: Student Voice: Shaping Education through Leadership and Representation

    Vanessa Ejike is the Student Board Member on the California State Board of Education, attending Gretchen Whitney High School in Cerritos, California. In 2024, she was a summer intern for Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva in the California State Assembly. She is the founder of her school’s Principal’s Advisory Council, a student representative of the ABC Unified School District's Legislative/Policy Committee, and serves on the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s Student Advisory Council. Resources: Website Instagram

    19 min

  2. 10/07/2025

    S4 Ep. 4: Inspiring Schools, Elevating Outcomes

    Dr. Myeshia Whigham is a first-generation high school and college graduate from Chicago with over 20 years of experience in K–12 education across San Diego County.  She recently earned her Ph.D. in Education for Social Justice from the University of San Diego, continuing her work to expand access, opportunity, and outcomes for all students.  Her career spans over two decades in education, including roles as a teacher, site leader, and district administrator focused on equity and student support.  She is currently the Principal at Lincoln Middle School in the Oceanside Unified School District. Dr. Whigham leads with intention and a deep commitment to creating spaces where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered. Resources: Website Instagram

    35 min

  3. 08/27/2025

    S4 Ep. 3: Isang Bagsak: Voices Rising Together

    Tony DelaRosa is a current PhD student in the UW-Madison Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis program, where he researches the impact of coalitions, institutions, and policies on teacher and leadership practices using Asian Crit, Critical Filipinx Studies, and Du Boisian Sociology. He is the author of the award-winning book "Teaching the Invisible Race: Embodying a Pro-Asian American Lens in Schools" with Jossey-Bass / Wiley Publishing. He is also the co-investigator of the USAP Tayo Lab on Filipinx Well-being and Politics. Before research, he was an instructional coach and Director of Teacher-Leadership at Teach for America Miami-Dade, founder of the NYC Men Teach Asian American initiative, and founder of the Boston Pulse Poetry. These experiences designing, coaching, and leading direct teaching and learning programs inform his lens to policy and leadership research. His work has been featured in CNN, NPR, Harvard Education Magazine, NBC, and other publications. Learn more at TonyRosaSpeaks.com. He is currently open to working with clients for the 2025-2026 academic year for keynote speeches, lecturers, workshops, coaching, and research.  Resources: Website Instagram ⁠Book: ⁠Teaching the Invisible Race: Embodying a Pro-Asian American Lens in School

    52 min

  4. 08/06/2025

    S4 Ep. 2: Teaching Beyond the Trauma: Healing-Centered Classrooms

    Ingrid Medrano is currently a teacher in the National School District. She is a dedicated educator committed to closing achievement gaps in classrooms facing socio-economic challenges by delivering high-quality education. She holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education with a focus on reading, as well as a Mild/Moderate Special Education K-12 Teaching Credential, which includes authorizations for severe emotional disturbance, autism, resource specialist, and English language learners. Additionally, she holds a Bilingual Multiple Subject K-6 Teaching Credential. With 15 years of experience in education, Miss Medrano has taught in various capacities, including 4th-6th Grade Mild/Moderate Special Day Class, 5th/6th Grade Spanish, 1st Grade Dual Language (50/50 model), and currently, 1st Grade General Education.  She was also recognized as one of the San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) Classroom Hero in San Diego County. Resources: National School District Follow a Dream Article SDCCU Classroom Hero

    26 min
  5. S4 Ep. 1: Artwork is Liberation Work: Creativity as a Tool for Student Becoming

    06/10/2025

    S4 Ep. 1: Artwork is Liberation Work: Creativity as a Tool for Student Becoming

    Nikko Kimzin is a joy filled professional performer, social impact producer, and cultural strategist that seeks to uplift the human spirit. As Founder and Lead Consultant with Kimzin Creative (CA based arts & equity consulting group), he centers the cultural strengths and dreams of historically marginalized communities to transform policy, funding, and placemaking. Kimzin Creative collaborates with local governments, schools/districts, and arts & culture organizations to create equitable access to culturally relevant arts processes and programming to inform public use and design. Services include: Arts education, creative producing, and consultation on community engagement and arts-as-data-collection strategies. Clients include: Google, County of Sonoma, City of Santa Rosa, William + Flora Hewlett Foundation, Petaluma River Park Foundation, Center for Cultural Innovation, and more. Awards: In 2025 Nikko was named one of North Bay Business Journal's 40 under 40 most influential business people, his work with Kimzin received a GOLD award for the 2024 Anthem Awards in “Community Engagement” in the category of “Education, Art, & Culture”, recipient of True West Film Center’s  2023 “Jackie Hoffner Heart & Hope Award”, has been a Fred Coe Artist in Residence at Vanderbilt University. Other: He has created Corporate Professional Development programs for Google, Sotheby’s and other Bay Area Executive Teams. Contributor to Sonoma County Arts Education Framework. Speaker at CA Migrant Education, CA Arts and Culture Summit, Stanford University, Emory University, UCSC and more. Resources: Kimzin Creative Instagram Facebook

    36 min
  6. S3 Ep. 9: Leading Change by Elevating Every Voice

    05/03/2025

    S3 Ep. 9: Leading Change by Elevating Every Voice

    Dr. Adam Clark is the current Superintendent of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, having joined in July 2020. Prior to this, he served as the Superintendent of the Vallejo City Unified School District. Dr. Clark has also held various leadership positions in education, including Associate Superintendent of Educational Services, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, and principal at all three levels. He earned his doctorate from Saint Mary's College of California. Resources: X LinkedIn Instagram CAAASA

    51 min
  7. S3 Ep. 8: Power of Storytelling: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future

    04/22/2025

    S3 Ep. 8: Power of Storytelling: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future

    Josh Chuck is a fourth-generation resident of San Francisco's Chinatown, where his family has deep roots, including doctors, merchants, teachers, and pastors. With over 25 years of experience as a youth worker, filmmaker, and fundraiser, he is deeply committed to his community. He recently co-directed his first feature documentary, CHINATOWN RISING, alongside his father, Rev. Harry Chuck and has presented the film in various forms to over 260 audiences. He also recently co-directed the film Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America Trailer, which premiered in March 2025. Josh takes great pride in the rich history of activism in his community and is passionate about sharing these vital stories in a personal and engaging way. Resources: Chinatown Rising Website Chinatown Rising Trailer Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America Trailer Instagram Facebook X

    40 min
  8. S3 Ep. 7: Championing Change: Strengthening Relationships & Communities

    03/28/2025

    S3 Ep. 7: Championing Change: Strengthening Relationships & Communities

    As an Author of CHAMPIONS Creed, Speaker and NCAA, WNBA & NBA G-League Broadcaster, Marke Freeman works with organizations, teams and individuals worldwide educating, equipping and empowering through sports.She has explored all four corners of sports as a Professional Athlete, College Coach, Sports Analyst and Director of Player Development for her own Skills Academy – Max-OUT Basketball. Following her professional playing career she immediately found her purpose impacting from the sidelines at University of Missouri – Kansas City and later Washington University – Saint Louis completing her coaching career with a 75% winning record, even making an Elite Eight Appearance in the 2019 NCAA Tournament.She is passionate about three initiatives:1.) Educating Youth through sports. This is why she founded Max-OUT Foundation in 2013. A non-profit organization with a mission to “Maximize Opportunity, Unity and Training” which serves over 600 youth yearly!2.) Equipping World Class Leaders. As the Author of CHAMPIONS’ Creed, Marke serves coaches, teams, execs & fortune 500 companies on the essentials needed to Build and Sustain a Winning Culture. She instills within them not only the mental foundations of success and the motivation to achieve, but also the actionable strategies that will empower them to grow,improve, and thrive.3.) Empowering Coaches. Marke works with Brands such as WeCoach, Hudl, NBC’s On Her Turf, Point Guard College and many others to enhance the culture of coaching across all sports and at all levels.Truly living through her world, Marke is an acclaimed teacher who has helped thousands create the results they seek. But, most people know her as an ordinary woman with an extraordinary message that has shifted the trajectory of many lives. Resources: CHAMPIONS Creed Website Max-OUT Foundation Lighthouse Press Publishing S.P.E.A.K. Like a Pro LinkedIn Instagram Facebook X You Tube

    37 min
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A show by the Equity, Disproportionality and Design team, a project of the South County SELPA. The Equity, Disproportionality and Design (ED&D) podcast provides access to engaging conversations with educators and community members who share their personal and professional experiences. Conversations explore their journey through education, their efforts to build equity in our schools, and barriers they've overcome to make positive change.

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