Damian Talks Education

In this episode, emphasizing stoicism, toughness, and competition can leave our boys without the emotional tools they need to thrive. So how can we change course before the problem get out of hand? Damian talks all about this with guest co-host, Chris Colson. #FacingAMentalHealthCrisis #GuestCoHost #ChrisColson #NewSeason #Season3 Follow Chris Colson on Facebook: Chris Colson | Instagram and Twitt...

In this episode, research shows that hope is a measurable, learnable skill—and to feel hopeful, students and teachers have to work at it. So Damian sits down to talk about how to find hope in hopeless times in our schools. #FindingHope #HopelessTimes #NewSeason #Season3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Welcome to season 3 of #DamianTalksEducation! In my first episode back, I had the pleasure again of bringing on founder and co-host of "Future Educators Talk," Andrew Frett. I catch up with him on what he has been doing since he last visited the show. We talk about the upcoming season of his show "Let's Fret About Education," the current season of "Future Educators Talk," becoming a substitute tea...

In the thirteenth episode of season 2, it was my honored to have second-grade educator from New Jersey, Nick Hammond. We had a great conversation about his career in education, the future of education, being a black male in America, and more! #Interview #NickHammond #BlackMaleEducator **This episode was recorded back in January 2021** ---------------------------------------------------------------...

In the twelfth episode of season 2, I am joined with sixth-grade teacher from Wichita, KS, Gary Cooper and guest co-host, Andrew Frett. We had a great discussion about his career, working during COVID, the future of education, and more! #Interview #GaryCooper #BlackMaleEducator #GuestCoHost #AndrewFrett **This episode was recorded back in January 2021** --------------------------------------------...

In the eleventh episode of season 2, I am joined by award-winning professional math and ELA educator, John Barnes. We discuss a lot in our conversation about his career, the future of education, advice for aspiring educators, and more! #Interview #JohnBarnes #BlackMaleEducator **This episode was recorded back in January 2021** -----------------------------------------------------------------------...

In the tenth episode of season 2, I was honored to be joined by the host of #RGVEduChat on Twitter and black male educator, James Varlack. We had a great discussion about his career in education, #BMEsTalk, advice for aspiring educators, #DrJIllBiden, and more! #Interview #JamesVarlack #BlackMaleEducator **This episode was recorded back in December 2020** ------------------------------------------...

In the ninth episode of season 2, I had the pleasure of having an educator and keynote speaker, Andre Daughty. We had an awesome discussion about everything. Talking about his career, having our first educator in the White House, being a black man in America, and more! #Interview #AndreDaughty #BlackMaleEducator **This episode was recorded back in December 2020** ----------------------------------...

In the eighth episode of season 2, I am so honored to have on South Carolina State Alumnus and current 8th-grade math teacher, Jabrell Jenkins. We had an incredible discussion. We talk about his career, #DrJillBiden, being a black man in America, and more! #Interview #JabrellJenkins #BlackMaleEducator **This episode was recorded back in December 2020** ---------------------------------------------...

In this seventh episode of season 2, Clemson University Alum and 5th grade teacher Micah Graydon joins the show. In our conversation, we talk about his career in education, the future of education after the pandemic, and much more! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

In this sixth episode of season 2, I am joined by social studies teacher in the Bronx and “Class Disruption,” Stephanie Edmonds. In our conversation, we talk about her career in education, her work with the YouTube channel “Class Disruption,” and much more! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

In this special episode of season 2, we are honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the great work he has done. Plus, I had the pleasure of bringing on a black male educator from Orlando, Florida who is currently a third-grade teacher, Michael Hart. We had an amazing discussion. We talk about his career, COVID, distance learning, and more! **This episode was recorded back in Decembe...

I hope your second week of #2021 was great. In this fifth episode of season 2, I am joined by NCAT Alumnus, Ja’Quez D. Taylor. In our conversation, we talk about his career, his passion for education, race in America, his organization, and more! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

#HappyNewYear! I am back with new episodes. In the fourth episode of season 2, I am joined with national certified school psychologist in Naperville School District, Chris Colson. In our chat, we talk about his career, race and education, and his work on the importance of mental health. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Welcome to the season 2 premiere of Damian Talks Education! Today's episode is all about #DamianHearsYou: A Conversation on Being a Black Man in America. In response to several high-profile deaths of African Americans in recent months, many black people are saying that ENOUGH is ENOUGH. Our pain, fear, anger, frustration, and all the other emotions that we are feeling every day is all too much for...

We need to stop shrinking black history - this is a powerful saying. In the season 1 finale of #DamianTalksEducation, I am providing three reasons why schools everywhere should avoid and should do during Black History Month in February. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Black history is American history (remember that), and it should be taught throughout the entire year across the curriculum - NOT confined to a single month every year. Teaching black history all-year-long means teaching our black students to be game-changers. #BlackHistoryIsImportant #TeachOurBlackStudents Subscribe and follow #DamianTalksEducation everywhere you stream your podcasts. Facebook -...

Did you know that black men make up just 2% of U.S. teachers... NATIONWIDE. This is absolutely ridiculous. So in this episode, I brought on Rufus Zechariah where we discuss the benefits of having a black male educator early in schools. #BlackMaleEducatorsMatter #WeNeedMoreBlackEducators Subscribe and follow #DamianTalksEducation everywhere you stream your podcasts. Facebook - @DamianTalksEducation...

If you feel like you're seeing the impacts of mental illness more than ever in your school, you might be right. There was very little talk in schools about mental health and school counselors have always been on hand to help and be there for the students, but kids today seem to be grappling with more serious issues now more than ever. So in this episode, principals really need to know what to LOOK...

By creating an open dialogue about mental health, you're setting your entire community up for better overall health. Now as a principal, you are in a position to normalize conversations that are often, let's face it, too taboo—like talking about mental health. That's not to say it's an easy thing to do because IT'S NOT. In this episode of #DamianTalksEducation, I am providing reasons and solutions...

"Educate yourself and be prepared to help."  Child and teen suicide numbers have been increasing in the U.S. over the last 21 years - now this is insane or what. Suicide is a difficult topic to talk about, especially among young kids. Now to help teachers and parents understand and address to talk about suicide, I have provided some of the most important information on teen suicide, including...

Trauma in students' lives takes an emotional and physical toll on teachers as well. It is not just students who experience trauma, teachers do as well. In this episode, I am weighing in on the best ways of how students and teachers are supposed to cope with trauma. Subscribe and follow #DamianTalksEducation everywhere you stream your podcasts. Facebook: Damian Talks Education Instagram and Twitter...

Conversations about college access for minority students should be guided by DREAMS, not by FEARS - you need to have these conversations with your children. Join as I encourage parents and even educators to have these conversations with their students and talking about many ways to advocate for underrepresented students that are headed to college. Subscribe and follow #DamianTalksEducation everywh...

Breathe in and breathe out. You have trouble concentrating, an upset stomach or sleeplessness. Anxiety can show up in numerous ways and can be one of the most crippling challenges that our students face in the classrooms. Yet, it can be one of the most "hidden" and "unknown" from our students. Today, I am providing ways to help parents and educators on how to deal with a student who is struggling...

Now, as we are striving to improve our conversations about race , racism , and racial justice in this country right now, the environment in which we are speaking seems to be constantly shifting. In this episode, I am sharing important lessons on talking about race, racism, and racial justice that needs to be discussed now. Subscribe and follow #DamianTalksEducation everywhere that you stream your...