Drawing from the Well

In Episode 6 of Season 2, we're talking about alternatives to higher education. 

In this episode we hear from... • Kenjus T. Watson , who shares with us his challenges of determining whether or not to pursue the academy and what it meant to him to make that decision • An intimate and sacred moment between Kenjus and his 2-year old daughter Ayaan • Youth experts Jordyn and Angus , sit down with me...

In the final episode of Season 2, our host Tiffani Marie sits with Kenjus T. Watson and Jewell Bachelor for an extended Mic Check...1,2,3! round table segment to recap some of the topics and ideas explored in this season of Drawing From The Well. Drawing From The Well is hosted by Tiffani Marie.

 The podcast is co-produced by Tiffani Marie and Jon Reyes with music by Jansen V. DFTW is supported b...

In Episode 8 of Season 2, we're talking about land based practices in education. 

In this episode we hear... • A reflection from our host Tiffani Marie , who shares with us her experiences incorporating the natural world in her pedagogy • Youth expert Isaiah who illuminates the joys and the happiness he experiences in nature • Theo Johnson and Jas Wade , sit down with Kenjus T. Watson and Jewell...

In Episode 7 of Season 2, we're talking about health centered practices in education. 

In this episode we hear from... • Mental health expert and practitioner Glenda Macatangay , who shares with us how her transformations around land and spirit clarified her ideas about health and wellness • Youth expert Mailia who shares about her own experiences attempting to center wellness within her schoolin...

In Episode 4 of Season 2, we're talking about restorative practices in education In this episode we hear from... Aaron James Nakai , who gives a compelling story about accountability from teacher to student Sheryll McDaniels gives an intimate portrait of an experience she had regarding criminalization in schools and the type of accountability that she wished she would have received Justice on Both...

In Episode 5 of Season 2, we're talking about trauma-informed pedagogy. 

In this episode we hear from... • Sharim-Hannegan Martinez , who discussed her implication of trauma-informed pedagogy and her learnings around the significance of trusted, caring and loving relationships • Youth expert Tatiana who talks about the role of spirituality in her healing and what it meant for her in dealing with...

In Episode 2 of Season 3, we're talking about culturally relevant and culturally responsive pedagogy! In this episode we hear from... Laurence Tan , who reflects on his experiences as an educator in bridging culture gaps to develop trust and relationships between himself and his students Youth Expert Leandro , who shares about his experiences with educators helping him to navigate a violent societ...

In Episode 2 of Season 2, we're talking about ethnic studies! In this episode we hear from... Manny Martinez , who emphasizes the significance of trusting relationships Lorenzo , who shares about his experiences learning his indigenous language and the healing that came for him and his family Teacher extraordinaire Artnelson Concordia who sits down for our Mic Check..1,2,3! round table segment alo...

Drawing From the Well is back! In the first episode of Season 2, we're talking about the future of schools and the ideas & issues critical for educators to be mindful of when centering student wellness in the next decade. In this episode we hear from... Fatimah Salahuddin , who reflects on the importance of rest and its relationship to wellness Mama McGee , who shares her experiences of sendin...

How can teachers practice self-love while being in service? In episode 7 of Drawing From the Well, we hear from: - Youth expert Jolie , who gives us insight on what teachers’ wellness and stress looks like from the eyes of a student. - A Q&A with Dr. Carissa Purnell , the Director for The Alisal Family Resource Center. In our conversation, we attempt to unpack what drives mentors to sacrifice...

How do you measure youth wellness? In episode 5, “Measuring Youth Wellness”, we hear from: Barbara Hetaraka a Māori educator who introduces us to a framework of wellness and suggestions on how to measure it Musician and Artist Jordan Huez who reflects on his education experiences in the Bay Area A Q&A with Soraya Sajous-Brooks , a veteran Bay Area educator and Jordan's mother about her cumulat...

How does teacher identity affect youth wellness? In episode 6, “Identity and wellness”, we hear from: - Dr. Kevin Nadal , who provides us wisdom about the interdependent relationship between teacher identity and student wellness. - Youth expert Angus reflects on his journey toward youth wellness by centering his cultural identity. - A Q&A with poet Jari Bradley who walks us through their journ...

What is learning and how do we learn?

 In episode 8 of Drawing From the Well, we hear from: - Youth expert Laila , who imagines a school that centers student wellness and creative ways for teachers to approach teaching. - A Q&A with professor, researcher, and learning scientist Dr. Shirin Vossoughi about her work in trying to understand the complexities of learning to contribute to projects o...

What are the ideal conditions for sustained youth wellness? In episode 4, “Cultivating and Sustaining Wellness Through Interconnectedness”, we hear from: Aaron Nakai a longtime educator who discusses "mindfulness" as a thread that connects us to each other, our histories, and our futures Estrella , a youth expert who vulnerably discusses the factors that compromise her ability to remain connected...

What are the ideal conditions for sustained youth wellness? In episode 3, “Ideal Conditions for Sustained Youth Wellness”, we hear from: Dr. Antonia Darder an internationally recognized scholar, artist, poet, activist, and public intellectual who introduces us to a "language of love" A Q&A with Dr. Sara Chase Merrick , a critical scholar and community leader about her work curating youth langu...

What are threats to youth wellness? In episode 2, “Threats to Youth Wellness”, we hear from: Professor Kevin Nadal, Ph. D introducing the concept of microagressions and intersectional trauma to remind of the daily traumas that compromise youth wellness. A Q&A with Ashley Monterrosa , a youth activist thrust into activism after the killing of her brother Sean Monterrosa at the hands of the Vall...

How do you define ‘wellness’? Does that definition change when applied to youth? In episode 1, “Defining Wellness”, we hear from: Maestro Jerry Tello of The National Compadres Network, who provides us with a working definition of wellness and guides us through the practice of accessing their cultural wisdom and embracing their sacred purpose. A Q&A with Jewell Bachelor , a healing centered edu...