42 episodes
Ridgemont4sFinest's- The Podcast Ridgemont4sFinest
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5.0 • 71 Ratings
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Welcome to Ridgemont4sFinest–The Podcast where we stretch out those 3-minute videos from TikTok and continue the unfiltered discussions around public education from the perspective of a veteran teacher. In each episode, I will share my insights and opinions on the issues that matter most to educators - from navigating difficult classroom dynamics to advocating for better funding and policy changes, this podcast will give you an inside look at what it's really like to be a teacher.
But this isn't just a one-sided conversation - I will also be interviewing other teachers, education policy experts, and others to get their perspectives on what's happening in our schools. This podcast is a space for honest conversations and unfiltered opinions about the challenges facing public education today.
If you're a fellow educator who's tired of feeling like no one really understands what you're going through, or if you're just someone who wants to learn more about the state of public education, then this podcast is for you. Join us for thought-provoking discussions and candid insights into the world of teaching.
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S2, Ep20- HISD Union Leader Under Fire For Social Media Posts
Send us a Text Message.In case you missed the YouTube LIVE with HISD Union leader Michelle Williams, here's the audio for you. In this episode of Ridgemont4'sfinest-The Podcast, we are discussing the controversial case of Michelle Williams, a dedicated teacher and union leader within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Just days after being removed from her teaching position, Williams finds herself at the center of a storm, facing termination and alleging retaliation from di...
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S2, Ep 19: All Money Ain't Good Money: The Human Cost of Educational Policy in HISD PT2
Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to another episode of the podcast! We are continuing our conversation with some dynamic educators of HISD. In this episode, , Mrs. Muhammed and Mrs. Ebony, bravely share their experiences within Houston's education system post-state takeover.Mrs. Ebony pull back the curtain on the challenges teachers are facing at her NES-A campus. We discuss the struggles of navigating a compliance-driven environment, where scripted curricula fail to resonate w...
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S2, Ep 19: All Money Ain't Good Money: The Human Cost of Educational Policy in HISD PT1
Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to another episode of the podcast! We are continuing our conversation with some dynamic educators of HISD. In this episode, , Mrs. Muhammed and Mrs. Ebony, bravely share their experiences within Houston's education system post-state takeover.Mrs. Ebony pull back the curtain on the challenges teachers are facing at her NES-A campus. We discuss the struggles of navigating a compliance-driven environment, where scripted curricula fail to resonate w...
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S2, Ep 18--Silenced No More: Termination Hearing Verdict (pt.2)
Send us a Text Message.In this latest episode, we sit down with Mrs. Muhammed, a resilient educator who has just emerged from a termination hearing within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). With the results now in, we discuss the aftermath of the hearing, the ongoing uncertainty she faces, and what lies ahead for her and her students.Join us as we explore the critical issue of instructional gaps her students have endured during her absence, exacerbated by the challenges of ...
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S2, Ep 18--Silenced No More: Termination Hearing Pending (pt.1)
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we bring you the firsthand account of a teacher who is courageously confronting the systemic challenges within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Despite facing termination for her advocacy, she refuses to be silenced as she shares her story of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.Join us as we discuss the obstacles she has encountered, from standing up against a hostile principal to grappling with hidden testing data...
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S2, Ep. 17 "Houston, We Have A Problem: Unmasking Educational Inequity in HISD"
Send us a Text Message.Join us for a candid conversation with Mrs. Jackie Anderson, President of the Houston Federation of Teacher (HFT), as we discuss the pressing issues facing the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and the broader implications for education in Texas.At the heart of our discussion is the controversial figure Superintendent Mike Miles and his implementation of the NES system, which has stirred significant animosity within the community. Mrs. Anderson sheds light on t...
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I love the show!!
I love your podcast and I’m not a teacher nor do I live in Texas! But I’m a mother vested in my children’s education and I always get tidbits of valuable information and it’s great to hear it from a teacher’s perspective. I love how much you care for the black and brown babies. We need more people like you.
Love from Florida
I LOVE your podcast. I am a teacher from Florida and I have been following you on TikTok. So when you said that you were going to start a podcast it was quite natural that I would jump on and listen. I didn’t really know anything about podcasts but I finally started listening in June and this is so much better than TikTok! I love how real you and your co-hosts are especially when discussing things that affect our teachers and our students. It’s like sitting around with my teacher friends. When I tell my friends about your podcast I’m like yeah my teacher friend from TikTok My kids walk in on me when I’m agreeing with y’all out loud and just shake their heads. Keep doing what you are doing and I can’t wait for Season 2.
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I love this podcast. The host keeps it real and even though I am an educator in another state, I relate all too well to the topics discussed. As education undergoes a transformation, we need truthful voices like this to acknowledge what is going on within the field of education.