Exploring the Intersection of Education and Filmmaking as a Black Female Educator and Director | Feat. Laurie Townshend Unapologetically Her
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Summary: In this episode, Natalie Nadeen interviews her former teacher, Laurie Townshend, who has been a middle school teacher for 22 years. They discuss the challenges and obstacles Laurie faced as a Black female teacher, the impact of representation on students, and the lack of diversity in the teaching profession. Laurie also shares her motivation for considering a career change into filmmaking. She also discusses her passion for documentary filmmaking and the inspiration behind her projects.
Follow @amotherapart on Instagram to learn more about her upcoming Documentary.
Takeaways:
• Representation of diverse teachers makes students feel welcomed and valued in the classroom.• Teachers should be aware of their power, privilege and the impact on students.
• The teaching profession faces challenges regarding low pay, long hours, and limited job opportunities.
• A career change can be motivated by a desire to pursue a passion or explore new opportunities. Creating media can be a powerful teaching tool to reflect and engage students.
• Finding a mentor often involves building genuine relationships and being open to new connections.
• Documentary filmmaking allows for storytelling and exploration of important topics.
Follow My Guest:
IG: @laurie.townshend
https://linktr.ee/LaurieTownshend
Follow Natalie Nadeen:
X: @natalienadeen
YT: @unapologeticallyherpod & @natalienadeen
IG: @unapololgeticallyherpod & @natalienadeen
TikTok: @unapologeticallyherpod & @natalienadeen
Watch the Episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/YnAeRtSG33M?si=qtSAVHZAGetWq1_j
Affiliation Link:
Join Riverside TODAY: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=natalie-nadeen
Summary: In this episode, Natalie Nadeen interviews her former teacher, Laurie Townshend, who has been a middle school teacher for 22 years. They discuss the challenges and obstacles Laurie faced as a Black female teacher, the impact of representation on students, and the lack of diversity in the teaching profession. Laurie also shares her motivation for considering a career change into filmmaking. She also discusses her passion for documentary filmmaking and the inspiration behind her projects.
Follow @amotherapart on Instagram to learn more about her upcoming Documentary.
Takeaways:
• Representation of diverse teachers makes students feel welcomed and valued in the classroom.• Teachers should be aware of their power, privilege and the impact on students.
• The teaching profession faces challenges regarding low pay, long hours, and limited job opportunities.
• A career change can be motivated by a desire to pursue a passion or explore new opportunities. Creating media can be a powerful teaching tool to reflect and engage students.
• Finding a mentor often involves building genuine relationships and being open to new connections.
• Documentary filmmaking allows for storytelling and exploration of important topics.
Follow My Guest:
IG: @laurie.townshend
https://linktr.ee/LaurieTownshend
Follow Natalie Nadeen:
X: @natalienadeen
YT: @unapologeticallyherpod & @natalienadeen
IG: @unapololgeticallyherpod & @natalienadeen
TikTok: @unapologeticallyherpod & @natalienadeen
Watch the Episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/YnAeRtSG33M?si=qtSAVHZAGetWq1_j
Affiliation Link:
Join Riverside TODAY: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=natalie-nadeen
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