Inclusion School Podcast

In this episode, Julie and Simone talk about the 2020 Presidential Election Results. Join us as we close out Season Two discussing current times and discussing the election with our families. Subscribe, listen and share this episode. Have questions or want to be a featured guest, email talktous@inclusionschool.com . 

Author Terri Casey and Illustrator Audeva Joseph join Julie and Simone on the show to talk about the process of writing a book about racism after George Floyd's death. They share the journey and why they felt this was a much needed resource for children. Subscribe, listen and share this week's episode of the Inclusion School Podcast. Do you have questions about the podcast or are interested in bei...

Akhila Das, Chief Storyteller and Head of Content, indigrow joins the Inclusion School Podcast. She talks about growing up in Bangalore and starting a business with her childhood friend. Her company is focused on appreciating the Indian identity and sharing it with others. She talks about the importance of nurturing empathy and imagination in children. Listen to this week's Inclusion School Podcas...

Show Summary: Anti Racist Educator, Danielle Nava-Mijares joins the Inclusion School Podcast this week. In the episode she shares an amazing amount of resources to talk with children about racism. Catch this week's insightful episode with hosts Julie Kratz and Simone Morris. About Guest: Danielle Nava-Mijares is an anti-racist educator with other 25 years experience. Her expertise lies in anti-bia...

Kam Green, Founder of We Should Read joins the Inclusion School Podcast this week. She shares how We Should Read came about and the importance of encouraging children to read. She talks about how to talk with kids about social injustice to major illnesses. Kam says we need to keep having the conversations in a progressive way. She talks about what she's reading to her kids to foster tough discussi...

In this week's episode, we are joined by Attorney, Speaker, Author, Consultant and Bystander Effect Expert Kelly Charles Collins. Kelly shares how an impactful experience with her son changed her life's mission. She joins the show to share how we can teach our children what to do when they witness incidents that need to be reported. Hear Kelly talk about the 4 Cs for effective bystander interventi...

In this week's episode, we are joined by Denay Hooks, Parent, Caregiver, Educator, Author, and Special Needs Advocate. Denay shares her journey with her daughter Hannah who was diagnosed with Rett's Syndrome at a very young age. Hear how Denay used her experience to educate others and teach them about inclusion and kindness. She offers resources to support her book, The Adventures of Bug and Boo -...

In this episode, Simone and Julie speak with Author Jillian Bradfield who shares resources for talking to preteens about self harming, anxiety, depression and more. Hear Jillian's story and how she engages her audience with her effective journaling strategies. Listen, subscribe and share. For questions on the podcast, email us at talktous@inclusionschool.com .  To reach this week's guest, connect...

In this week's episode of the Inclusion School Podcast, we sit down with Journee McQueen and her mom to discuss interacting with children born with visible beauty marks. We delve into how children can approach and talk to one another about differences. Hear Journee's heartwarming story and how she is living her dream with her own You Tube Channel and a pretty snazzy home school setup.

Educator and Author Ben Smith joins us from Dubai for this week's episode of the Inclusion School Podcast. Ben says he wanted to follow in his dad's footsteps and make an impact on his students. Today, he teaches Grade 3. He strives to build a safe space for children to share their ideas and thoughts. He created the book, A Zebra named Zion to help build awareness around mental health challenges t...

Deb Dagit was instrumental in passing the ADA Act. She joins the podcast this week and shares how to to talk with young people about disabilities. Subscribe, listen and share. Reach Deb at https://www.debdagitdiversity.com   Visit Inclusion School at  www.inclusionschool.com Email Inclusion School at talktous@inclusionschool.com . 

Robbie Samuels is a Parent, Relationship-Based Business Strategist, and Keynote Speaker. He is this week's guest for the Inclusion School Podcast. Robbie, Simone and Julie compare notes about discussion inclusion with their children as practitioners in the Diversity and Inclusion space. Robbie shares techniques he uses to talk about racial injustice and more with his children.   Stay connected wit...

In this episode, Julie and Simone are having a real talk. The focus: natural hair. We're hearing a lot about hair discrimination so Julie and Simone get real about the hair conversations and experiences they have with their children. Get tips to engage your children on this inclusion journey. Reach Inclusion School at talktous@inclusionschsool.com . Visit our website at www.inclusionschool.com  to...

In this episode, Julie and Simone speak to Diversity & Inclusion Leader Amy Waninger and her son Nick. Learn how Amy teaches Nick and her other children about unconscious bias. Nick is 11 years old and he speaks up in this interview and shares how he processes the learning from his mom. Get tips to engage your children on this inclusion journey. Reach Amy at https://www.leadatanylevel.com   Reach...

Christopher MacLellan says when it comes to caregiving there's no gender boundaries, no orientation boundaries, no color boundaries. Caregiving impacts everyone and is a great example of how commonality brings people together. He shares his inspiring caregiving story with Julie and Simone in this week's episode. Learn tips for dealing with end of life issues and gain resources for caregiving suppo...

Huda Essa is a speaker, author, and consultant. She is this week's guest for the Inclusion School Podcast. With Julie and Simone, she discusses how powerful names are and how they create belonging. She takes us into the classroom and how kids identify with their name. Pick up tips on this week's episode. Learn more about Huda at https://www.culturelinksllc.com   Connect with Inclusion School at  w...

Michelle Easley is a former educator and was the former President of Georgia Library Media Organization. She is this week's guest for the Inclusion School Podcast. She discusses her book, a resource to get practical strategies to make a book collection more diverse. Pick. up additional resources and get a diverse list of helpful books for you. Visit https://www.michelleeasley.com/diverse-titles  ...

Simone Morris and Julie Kratz talk about Black Lives Matter. How do you answer the question, why did he (George Floyd) have to die? That and more on the latest episode of the Inclusion School Podcast. 

Julie Kratz and Simone Morris discussing real life on this week's episode of the Inclusion School Podcast. What did they learn, what tough questions are their kids asking, and what's happening during Covid. To talk to us at Inclusion School, send an email to talktous@inclusionschool.com.

Educator and Author, Michelle Travis joins this week's Inclusion School Podcast. Michelle shares her wisdom on talking to children about work. As the author of My Mom Has Two Jobs, she brings a unique perspective about how to help children understand the duality of roles in the home. Listen to this dynamic and engaging conversation with hosts Simone Morris and Julie Kratz. Reach Michelle  Reach In...

Mental Health Therapist Danielle Ireland joins the Inclusion School Podcast this week to talk about techniques for having hard conversations with children. Danielle talks about breaking communications down (how do we navigate it and get vulnerable?)

Neil Miller joins this week's episode of the Inclusion School Podcast. Neil shares the white male perspective as he discussed future trends in the workplace, honesty with children, and approach to bringing others along in the diversity and inclusion journey.

Adına Oberman, educator, mom, and owner of Big Books for Little Hands shares some bonus thoughts post interview with the Inclusion School Podcast. Here what Adina had to say behind the scenes. All good and worth a listen.

Adina Oberman, Educator, Mom, and owner of Big Books for Little Hands joins the Inclusion School Podcast this week to talk about how to discuss the tough stuff with your children. It's a delightful conversation where Adina sheds lights on resources that are age appropriate.  Adina has books for every category of discussion you can think of having with your children. Check out Big Books for Little...

Julie and Simone had a delightful time interviewing Madeline Tyner about the research the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) in Madison, Wisconsin conducts each year around diverse books. They review about 4000 books annually. Learn the process and who's writing what. It's an insightful conversation that you don't want to miss.