The Equity Hour

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of Equity Hour, Dr. Tami is joined by Gabriell Gater, Founder and CEO of The Innovative Learners.  Dr. Tami and Gabriell discuss the essential elements of fostering empathy, curiosity, and social change in educational settings. They emphasize leading with empathy, learning from students' experiences, and cultivating a classroom environment centered...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Dr. Tami Dean welcomes listeners to another episode of "The Equity Hour," focusing on diverse texts and their importance in education.  Dr. Tami discusses what makes a text diverse,  exploring and evaluating your personal history with diverse texts, how to conduct a text audit, and how to take action. Follow Dr. Tami on Instagram to get additiona...

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Tami  on another engaging episode of the Equity Hour, where we delve into the critical topic of culturally competent teaching. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to be a culturally competent educator, providing actionable steps and insights for creating inclusive and supportive learning environments. Looking to get started? Listen to episode 14 and head to In...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Tami connects back with Kelly Schrems from Episode 2 to follow up on her use of the graphic novel, Wake, with her students.  A timely connection for Women's History Month as the graphic novel includes Dr. Hall's own historical process as well as bringing to light the story of the women who led slave revolts. Join Dr. Tami  as she does  dive deep into...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Dean announces an exciting shift in focus for the podcast, diving deeper into equity in education. With a commitment to posting weekly episodes, Dr. Dean aims to provide valuable insights and actionable strategies for educators seeking to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into their classrooms. Dr. Dean emphasizes the importance of starting with self-...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Tami talks with Dr. Katrena Leininger, a literacy professor from UW-Oshkosh. Join them as they delve into the heart of education and how current initiatives such as the SOR disrupt opportunities for culturally responsive teaching.  Discover the transformative power of building relationships, the continuous journey of teacher preparation, and the importance of...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Dr, Tami talk with Dr. JaNiece Elzy- Palmer, an assistant professor at Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas.  Listen in as Dr. Palmer delves into her fascinating research, unraveling the intricacies of language, literacy, and the impact on students. Drs. Tami & JaNiece highlight the importance of culturally and linguistically  responsive teac...

Send us Fan Mail As we wrap up 2023 and the first 5 months of The Dragonfly Rising Podcast, we're celebrating the top 3 episodes!! E6: Equity Unveiled: The Importance of Culturally Responsive Leadership with Dr. Gabrielle Wallace E4: Equity in Action: Awareness and Building an Equity Community with  Dr. Tami E3: Equity in the Classroom: Cultivating Minds, Inspiring Change, Building Community...

Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking podcast episode, join us as we dive into the transformative work of educators dedicated to promoting equity and social justice. Join Dr. Tami in her conversation with  Kate Pole.  Kate shares insights into a powerful project that addresses the complexities of teaching history through the lens of collective memory. Focusing on the Civil War, Kate reveals h...

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Tami as she talks with Kate Pole, a high school History teacher from Illinois.  In this thought-provoking episode as we unravel the layers of equity and social justice in education. Discover the inspiring initiatives Kate sponsors at her lab school, breaking barriers in curriculum and championing inclusivity. Whether you're a seasoned educational leader or a passiona...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to be inspired and empowered. In the first part of this two part episode, Dr. Tami talks with her guests, Dr. Bre Evans-Santiago & Dr. J. Kevin Taylor. These teacher educators are engage with recruiting, preparing, and supporting diverse educators. Their mission serves as an inspiration to educators and institutions nationwide. In part 2, we dive into how these Co-Di...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to be inspired and empowered. In the first part of this two part episode, Dr. Tami talks with her guests, Dr. Bre Evans-Santiago & Dr. J. Kevin Taylor. These teacher educators are engage with recruiting, preparing, and supporting diverse educators. Their mission serves as an inspiration to educators and institutions nationwide. In part 1, we dive into how the equity...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode Dr. Tami is talking with Dr. Gabrielle Wallace.  Gabrielle is an education coach and doctoral candidate .   Dr. Tami and Dr. Gabrielle discuss her research on culturally responsive leadership and how essential leadership is to building an equitable learning environment.   Dr. Tami and Dr. Gabrielle explore the importance of critical self-reflection leads to...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode Dr. Tami is talking with Amy Reiman. Amy is a high school teacher from Normal, IL .   Dr. Tami and Amy discuss the process of uses Restorative Justice practices in her high school.   Dr. Tami and Amy explore the importance of agency and voice as a part of this process: both for educators and students.  Explore with them how agency and taking the one next st...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Tami shares some reflections and next steps to consider and implement to support building an equitable learning community.  We discuss how awareness of self is a stepping stone to building authentic relationships and an asset-based view of self and the learners around us.  Coaching Discovery Call  Enjoying the show?   Become a subscriber: https://www.buzzsprou...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode Dr. Tami is talking with Kelly Schrems. Kelly is a high school teacher from Bloomington, IL.   Dr. Tami and Kelly discuss the dual credit class where Kelly is planning on using the  graphic novel, Wake, by Rebecca Hall.   Dr. Tami and Kelly explore the planning for use of this novel and the importance of community and choice for students.  Enjoying our cont...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Dr. Tami!  In this episode we will learn more about Dr. Tami and her journey as an educator. She will share some of her experiences as an equity educator.  She will also highlight some plans for  for future episodes  Coaching Discovery Call  Enjoying the show?   Become a subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226037/support   Would you like to be on the show or know someone...

Send us Fan Mail In each episode, Dr. Tami will engage with passionate educators, thought leaders, and change-makers who are dedicated to creating more equitable educational spaces. Together, we'll discuss the real challenges and triumphs of fostering diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence in schools and beyond. Through candid discussions, practical insights, and the sharing of valuabl...