The Recess Podcast

In this episode host David McGuire is joined by his fellow Indy K12 bloggers Shawnta Barnes and Andrew Pillow and a friend of the blog Nikia Garland as they discuss Surviving Online Learning. This episode details the need for more equity in online, how online learning expose instructional gaps teachers have, and how do we close the digital divide for schools that serve Black children. You don't wa...

In this episode host David McGuire is joined by three students, Jania Weathers, Morgan Wright, and Leila Champion. They discuss school reopening during a pandemic, the image of Black woman as Vice President, and what it is like to be young and Black and white spaces. You do not want to miss this conversation with the youth. 

In this episode host David McGuire is joined by Indianapolis educators Ashley Ford and Aaron Mickens as they discuss what education and school will look like this time around as schools begin to reopen. The discuss topics on Anti-Racist teaching and passionate debate on, "How much the Black Community Values Education?" You definitely want to check this episode out!

In this episode of The Recess Podcast host David McGuire is back with Education on Thursday Night and is joined by Cassandra Anderson. In this episode we discuss a variety of topic: Double Pandemic, Pimpin Our Black Families, and The need for More Families at the Table. Tune in! 

In this impromptu episode host David McGuire sits on his education soap box to discuss a variety issues including bus drivers cleaning buildings, push back start dates, part time educators showing up for photo ops, and how parents should give school leaders some grace. You will definitely enjoy this episode!

In this episode host David McGuire goes solo where he gives his thoughts on the school reopen debate. Just call it a school leaders therapy

In this episode host David McGuire goes one on one with Long Island New York Teacher Elizabeth Hanif as they discuss how it is important for educators to speak up. This episode hits on many different topics. 

In this episode host David McGuire engages in a REAL discussion about the myths Teach for America. He is joined by 3 Teach for America teachers Max Glenn, Taelor Garret, and Stephanie Rendon-Silva. In this episode we celebrate the work of Teach for America and highlight Teach for Americas role and commitment to the educational fight in Indianapolis. 

In episode 7 host David McGuire is joined by his fellow education blogger at Indy K12 Educator Barnes to discuss this idea of what it means to be Unapologetically Black and tell stories of what it is like being a black educator in Indianapolis.

In this episode host David McGuire interviews 3 Indianapolis educators to discuss the importance of building authentic relationship with students and parents in and outside the classroom. You do not want to miss this episode featuring Juanita Price, Dustin Ecker, and Kasha Hayden. 

In this episode of The Recess Podcast host David McGuire interviews 3 Indianapolis High School Seniors on how COVID-19 has impacted them and their classmates, and how they will still remember their senior year. Featuring Edreece Redmond II, McKenzie Murff, and Stanisha Forston. Shoutout to the class of 2020!!!

In episode 4 of The Recess Podcast host David McGuire interviews Geoffrey Fenelus, Alicia Hervey, and Eddie Rangel. In this episode we discuss the landscape of education in Indianapolis. You do not want to miss this episode of The Recess Podcast for a REAL Conversation!

In episode 3 of The Recess Podcast host David McGuire interviews four parents Eric Jackson, Shon Davidson, Rhyan Smith, and Dionna EL-Marshall and we talk about E-Learning, Mental Heath of Parents, Retention of Students, and Cost of Daycare. You do not want to miss this REAL conversation from REAL parents. At The Breakfast Table!

In this episode host David McGuire speaks with 3 young black educators Allen Mickens, Candice Washington, and Anthony Wallace. The discuss what is like being a black educator in Indianapolis, how black educators can come together to collaborate more, and they offer some tips for parents who are at home with their child doing E-Learning.  The group also talks about what classrooms are really l...

In this episode host David McGuire speaks with 3 dynamic and phenomenal educators India Hui, JuDonne Hemingway, and Keeanna Warren. We discussed the current landscape of education in Indianapolis, e-learning impact on students of color, and learned more about the work they are doing in the city with their schools and organizations. You don't want to miss this conversation on the opening episode of...