The Resistance: An Underground Educators Podcast

Rest is not a want but a NEED! If you want to be a student-centered educators you need to have the capacity to show up and out for them everyday! I Discussed: The impact of rest on us as a whole and in the classroom Tips for prioritizing rest The mindset shift needed to prioritize rest Mentioned During the Episode: How to Set Healthy Boundaries I'm Just a Teacher Guided Journal Resources: Black on...

The real reason I am still doing student-centered practices is because it makes my life easier and this episode will help make your teacher life easier too. I Discussed: How giving students a voice and choice in the classroom boosts their motivation and participation. Strategies to empower students to set their own goals and take ownership of their learning. How involving students in setting class...

This week on the ILP Podcast, we explore the importance of setting healthy boundaries both in and out of the classroom to protect your time, energy, and mental health. The emotional toll of teaching can often lead to burnout if we don’t take steps to safeguard our time and energy. I Discussed: Why boundaries are critical for maintaining your mental well-being. Tips for setting clear work-life boun...

This week, we are expanding on our conversation about leadership, but bringing it back to the classroom. We're diving into the power of student leadership and how we, as educators, can cultivate the next generation of change-makers. I Discussed: Why student leadership matters . Strategies to Foster Leadership in the Classroom How fostering student leadership makes your job easier. “Remember, the l...

Same platform but new podcast! Our students with different needs have IEPs, I think us educators should have them too, that's why we need ILPs, Individualized Living Plans. Listen to this new weekly mini podcast to help you juggle this crazy life and show up as the happiest, healthiest version of yourself for your students. I Discussed: What an ILP is Why we all need an ILP Setting boundaries Inco...

School leaders out there, if you want your teachers to empower their students you have to start by empowering them. This week on the podcast we took a deep dive into the world of teacher-centered leadership because I don't want you moving like Dan in these streets. I Discussed: What teacher-centered leadership is and why its important. The principles of teacher-centered leadership How leadership s...

In this bonus episode of the Black on Black Education Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Donna J. Nicol, a professor of history at California State University, Long Beach, to discuss the often overlooked but critical role that Black women have played in shaping higher education and civil rights activism beyond the 1960s. Dr. Nicol sheds light on the life and legacy of Dr. Claudia Hampton, the first Bla...

Education doesn't need more of the same, it needs us to focus on building positive school culture, see the true genius in our students, and help them learn and grow with love. But we can't make this happen, when there is a Dan leading your school. What is a "Dan" you might ask, tap in and I'll tell you all about it... We Discussed... The characteristics of a "Dan" H...

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As we here in NYC wrap up week 4 of the school year I used this epsioed to reflect on everything I've learned so far. Educator friends, we do a hard job, and even though it took 5 years, I'm FINALLY learning to enjoy the journey. Also, just as an FYI I had an incredible episode planned for this week but I didn't have time to effectively plan and do it justice, so in the name of consist...

Have you heard folks talking about student choice but have not idea how do that without the classroom getting chaotic? Well you found yourself in the right place, this week's episode we talk about the practical tools you can use to create space for student choice, empowering your students to be active participants in their own learning. This episode is not about the theory, it's all about...

Want to implement student-centered practices but don't know where to start? Want to put your students in the driver's seat? Want to see them thrive? In this week's episode, we talk about the practical tools you can use to implement student-centered practices. This episode is not about the theory, it's all about the tips and tricks I use to center my students. We Discussed... Why we...

Welcome Back Family! In this episode, I give you the play by play on how I plan to have the best school year of my life. For me it's year 5, but for you it could be year 1, 7, or 26, and if you set the intention and do the work, this too can be the best school year of your life too! Resources: Black on Black Education Documentary: Watch our full origin story on ⁠YouTube.⁠ Want More Student-Cen...

Hey Family! I'm so excited to be back with another episode of the Black on Black Education podcast because it has been TOO LONG! In this episode, I reflect on how Black on Black Ed has evolved, the transition from co-founding with my father, and my renewed commitment to teaching and leading about the power of student voice and student-centered practices. After being gone so long, I wanted to m...

In today's episode I talk about my upcoming wedding (now past wedding) and what planning and prepping for it has taught me about student-centered practices. Mentioned Blog Post: Breaking the Mold: Embracing Student-Centered Education Want to know more about Black on Black Education and I's origin story, check out the Black on Black Education Documentary . Stay Connected & Informed: Joi...

In this weeks episode, I reflect on the pilot program I just completed for the Student Action Board. The Student Action Board Curriculum, is a program aimed at cultivating confidence, research skills, and self-advocacy among students. By guiding students to develop research-based student solutions for improving their educational experience, the curriculum empowers them to set goals, express concer...

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Black on Black Education podcast, where we delve into the complexities and rewards of being a student-centered educator. In today’s discussion, we unwrap the layers of what it means to truly cater to the diverse needs of our students, challenging the conventional wisdom of niche specialization in education. What We Discuss: - The Multifaceted Role of a Student...

According to statistics, fewer than 2% of teen mothers earn a college degree before age 30. Furthermore, over half of all parenting college students leave school without a degree. Parent students, who are experiencing the stress of both educational requirements and parental duties, are a demographic who are often neglected and under-resourced by our educational institutions. On this week's episode...

Do remember everything you really disliked about school? From the horrendous school food, the lack of useful curriculum and after school programs that would teach us stuff we could use our in futures, no preparation for your actual future, barely any technological education, being disappointed because your parent had to miss your achievements/important moments because of inconvenient timing, to th...

On this weeks episode of the Black on Black education podcast we met  with Dr. Tinia Merriweather PhD. Dr. Merriweather has dedicated 27 years to being an educator, teaching at middle schools, NYU grad programs and in mostly liberal progressive independent schools. She graduated from the HBCU Spellman, earned a PhD in applied psychology, conducted Human Critical participatory action research...

On this episode of the Black on Black Education, we met with Maryland Councilman Will Jawando to discuss the reality of Black Fatherhood and the importance of their role with young people especially Black young male development. Black fatherhood has a powerful impact on the community and families that we often don't talk about enough in everyday conversation. The presence of fathers within the fam...

STEM education is curriculum, pedagogy, and academic policy that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Currently, Black and Latinx STEM degree holders and workers are greatly underrepresented in the workforce. The supply of Black scientists, engineers, and mathematicians has been flat or falling for decades. Furthermore, Black STEM workers and degree seekers have abandoned...

For all my educators, have you ever thought about teaching abroad or traveling around the world teaching and consulting with schools? Did you even know that there are opportunities to even teach abroad? On this weeks episode of the Black on Black education podcast, we had an incredible session with Adrienne Waller. Adrienee Waller is an educator who goes by the Worldwide Educator as she travels th...

On this weeks episode of the Black on Black education podcast, we met with the amazing Courtney Rose. Courtney Rose is many things, a writer,  researcher, teacher educator or teacher pre-service educator, and education consultant. Throughout our conversation, we tap into all her experience, philosophy and insight to discuss the current state and hopeful evolution of education in America. We d...

Imagine if a collection of Black and brown principals in your state  united to  build a safe community for them to share ideas, experiences  and inspire each other.  On this weeks episode of the Black on Black  education podcast, we met with Shenora Jordan & member Kanika Burks  of the Melanated PrinciGALS. Melanated PrinciGals is a collection of  black and b...