Black Representation in the Curriculum: Conversations on Teaching, Culture, Equity, and Belonging

In this episode of Black Representation in the Curriculum, Dr. Lenora Crabtree shares her journey as a teacher educator and her insights on the importance of understanding diverse narratives in education. In this conversation, Catherine Quinlan and Lenora Crabtree explore the intersections of race, culture, and identity, discussing the impact of historical narratives on contemporary society. They delve into the power dynamics of nutrition, the construction of race, and the cultural losses experienced by various ethnic groups. The discussion also touches on the epigenetic effects of harm, the influence of patriarchy on self-perception, and the challenges of raising conscious children in a racially charged environment. They discuss the importance of embracing multiculturalism, the historical context of the Pellagra epidemic, and the socio-political dynamics of the 1920s. The dialogue emphasizes the need for personal responsibility and the liberation that comes from understanding and valuing diverse perspectives. The dialogue emphasizes the challenges of confronting painful truths, the need for change, and the power of learning from one another.

About Dr. Lenora M. Crabtree

Dr. Lenora Crabtree began her journey as an educator learning alongside high school science students in Gaston County, North Carolina over 25 years ago. In her current position as an Instructor in the Cato College of Education at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, she encourages teachers and teacher candidates to become co-learners with their students. Alongside her work in teacher education, Dr. Crabtree is a science education researcher and curriculum designer whose scholarship explores the potential for justice-oriented science teaching and learning to support the development of critical consciousness and discipline-specific critical science consciousness. Her publications also include a study of the “Gifted Gap” in one school district and its impact on access to STEM education and, ultimately, economic mobility. Beyond her professional work, Dr. Crabtree is a mother, grandmother, and godmother. She and her husband live just outside of Durham, North Carolina with a growing menagerie of chickens, dogs, rabbits, pigeons, and honey-producing bees.

GOOGLE DRIVE RESOURCES:

Birth of a Movement Case Study: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vOU08VSqhGS4bY3K1Cg9h0uVFSxwCiKt

 The Epidemic That Didn't Have to Happen:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HX3OKTOFsi-gjE8TbgM2zNvDn1FOTBWy

About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: ⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠

Visibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠

TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠

Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠

Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠

Check out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564⁠⁠⁠

Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠

iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Black Representation in the Curriculum, Dr. Lenora Crabtree shares her journey as a teacher educator and her insights on the importance of understanding diverse narratives in education. In this conversation, Catherine Quinlan and Lenora Crabtree explore the intersections of race, culture, and identity, discussing the impact of historical narratives on contemporary society. They delve into the power dynamics of nutrition, the construction of race, and the cultural losses experienced by various ethnic groups. The discussion also touches on the epigenetic effects of harm, the influence of patriarchy on self-perception, and the challenges of raising conscious children in a racially charged environment. They discuss the importance of embracing multiculturalism, the historical context of the Pellagra epidemic, and the socio-political dynamics of the 1920s. The dialogue emphasizes the need for personal responsibility and the liberation that comes from understanding and valuing diverse perspectives. The dialogue emphasizes the challenges of confronting painful truths, the need for change, and the power of learning from one another.

About Dr. Lenora M. Crabtree

Dr. Lenora Crabtree began her journey as an educator learning alongside high school science students in Gaston County, North Carolina over 25 years ago. In her current position as an Instructor in the Cato College of Education at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, she encourages teachers and teacher candidates to become co-learners with their students. Alongside her work in teacher education, Dr. Crabtree is a science education researcher and curriculum designer whose scholarship explores the potential for justice-oriented science teaching and learning to support the development of critical consciousness and discipline-specific critical science consciousness. Her publications also include a study of the “Gifted Gap” in one school district and its impact on access to STEM education and, ultimately, economic mobility. Beyond her professional work, Dr. Crabtree is a mother, grandmother, and godmother. She and her husband live just outside of Durham, North Carolina with a growing menagerie of chickens, dogs, rabbits, pigeons, and honey-producing bees.

GOOGLE DRIVE RESOURCES:

⁠Birth of a Movement Case Study⁠: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vOU08VSqhGS4bY3K1Cg9h0uVFSxwCiKt

⁠ The Epidemic That Didn't Have to Happen:⁠

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HX3OKTOFsi-gjE8TbgM2zNvDn1FOTBWy

About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: ⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠

Visibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠

TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠

Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠

Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠

Check out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564⁠⁠⁠

Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠

iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/⁠⁠⁠

In this inspiring interview, Latoya Fry shares her entrepreneurial journey, challenges with a scam company, and her passion for beauty and community. Discover valuable insights on building relationships, overcoming adversity, and the importance of support and mindset in business. Latoya Frye shares her insights on building a successful beauty supply business, the importance of community, and overcoming barriers faced by Black entrepreneurs. Discover practical tips on networking, mindset shifts, and maintaining integrity in business.

00:55 Latoya's Entrepreneurial Journey

26:18 Faith and Resilience: Overcoming Challenges Together

36:15 Embracing Community: The Key to Success

45:24 Understanding Hair Health and Client Concerns

48:15 The Importance of Knowledge in Cosmetology

56:55 Finding Your Passion and Purpose in Business

58:57 Hair Care Analogies and Insights

01:07:07 The Importance of Reputation in Entrepreneurship

01:07:36 Finding Your 'Why' in Business

01:11:58 Challenges Faced by Black Entrepreneurs

01:14:32 Barriers in the Beauty Supply Industry

01:20:53 Inequities in Access to Resources

01:29:52 Final Thoughts on Entrepreneurship and Community

About Latoya Frye:

Latoya Frye is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and woman of faith dedicated to purpose, impact, and legacy. Married for over 12 ½ years to her husband and business partner, Etienne Frye, she is the proud mother of one amazing child, Lavarus Frye, who continues to inspire her strength and drive daily.

As the co-founder of All Crowns Beauty Supply, Latoya is passionate about empowering her community through beauty, education, and access to quality products. What started as a vision has grown into a purpose-driven business focused on building generational wealth, uplifting others, and creating opportunities for growth in underserved communities.

A native of Chicago now rooted in Raleigh, North Carolina, Latoya’s journey has been shaped by resilience, faith, and determination. From overcoming challenges as a young mother to stepping boldly into entrepreneurship and ministry, she carries a testimony of perseverance and grace.

Above all, Latoya is a daughter and diva of God’s Kingdom, committed to walking in purpose, serving others, and inspiring those around her to trust God fully even in uncertain seasons.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552847571013

https://www.tiktok.com/@allcrownsbeautysu?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

https://www.instagram.com/allcrownsbeautysupply1/

About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: ⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠

Visibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠

TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠

Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠

Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠

Check out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564⁠⁠⁠

Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠

iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Catherine Quinlan engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Issac Carter about the importance of Black representation in education, the journey to finding one's authentic voice, and the challenges faced within higher education. Dr. Carter shares his experiences transitioning from academia to coaching and discusses the role of hip hop in shaping identity. In this conversation, Issac Carter and Catherine Quinlan delve into the concept of Black emotional intelligence, exploring its foundations in Afrocentricity and its implications for leadership and community. They discuss the importance of emotional sovereignty, the role of Black feminism, and the need to challenge traditional masculinity and violence. In this conversation, Issac Carter and Catherine Quinlan explore the themes of emotional intelligence, particularly Black Emotional Intelligence, and its significance in navigating conflict and fostering community. They discuss the role of music as a universal language that connects people and serves as a metaphor for collaboration and harmony. The dialogue also touches on redefining success beyond monetary achievements, emphasizing the importance of community impact and the contributions of various unsung heroes. Additionally, they delve into the potential of AI in cultural representation and the upcoming coaching initiatives aimed at leadership development.

About Dr. Issac Carter

In this conversation, we’re joined by Issac M. Carter, PhD, founder of Coaching Imperative. Issac is an executive leadership coach, educator, strategist, and systems-change facilitator with more than 25 years of experience across corporate, nonprofit, higher education, and civic spaces.

His work sits at the intersection of emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, somatic awareness, and creative practice. He designs leadership experiences and frameworks that draw on ancestral wisdom, lived experience, and musicking to understand how people lead, relate, and move together.

At the core of his approach is a powerful belief: when leaders learn to listen more deeply—to themselves, to others, and to the systems they are part of, they unlock new possibilities for connection, performance, and collective well-being.

Issac is also the creator of Black Emotional Intelligence, BLKEQ, a leadership framework and way of life rooted in Afrocentricity, relational intelligence, and the practice of being fully human in complex systems.

About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: ⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠

Visibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠

TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠

Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠

Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠

Check out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564⁠⁠⁠

Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠

iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/⁠⁠⁠

This conversation explores the significance of Black representation in education, focusing on the work of Dr. Joyce E King. The discussion delves into her journey, the importance of cultural knowledge, and the role of HBCUs in fostering rich educational experiences. It also addresses the challenges of dominant narratives in education and the impact of heritage knowledge on curriculum development. The conversation highlights personal journeys and the complexities of identity, including the role of shame in learning. In this conversation, Catherine Quinlan explores the intricate relationship between community, identity, and education, particularly in the context of Black experiences. She emphasizes the importance of community support, the challenges faced by Black parents in the education system, and the need for a constructivist approach to learning. The discussion also delves into the impact of historical narratives on current perceptions and the role of teachers in shaping educational experiences. Additionally, the conversation touches on the future of education in the age of AI and the ongoing need for critical thinking.

About Dr. Joyce E. King:

Dr. Joyce E. King, (BA, Sociology (with honors); PhD, Social Foundations of Education, Stanford University) serves as the Benjamin E. Mays Endowed Chair for Urban Teaching, Learning & Leadership and Professor of Educational Policy Studies at Georgia State University. She is also affiliated with the Africana Studies Department, the Women’s and Gender Studies Institute, and the Urban Studies Institute. She was the founding Chair of the Mills College Ethnic Studies Department; a visiting faculty member in the Stanford University School of Education; and she was Director of Teacher Education at Santa Clara University for twelve years. Dr. King has held senior academic leadership positions at Medgar Evers College (CUNY) and the University of New Orleans; and she was Provost of Spelman College. As W.K. Kellogg National Fellowship she studies women’s participation in grassroots social change; and she studied higher education leadership as an American Council on Education Fellowship recipient. Dr. King was a member of California’s Curriculum Commission and the National African American Reparations Commission; she is a board member of the Institute for Food and Development Policy (FoodFirst.org), The Marcus Garvey Institute for Human Development, and the Western Institute for Social Research (WISR). Her many awards include Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education Alumni Excellence in Education Award, Georgia State University’s Innovation in International Education faculty award, and the Sheth International Education Award. She founded the Guardians of Heritage international youth civic leadership collaborative. Dr. King is a past-president of the American Educational Research Association and an elected member of the National Academy of Education. Her research has been supported by grants from the Spencer Foundation and the Black Teacher Archive at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her widely recognized scholarship includes 9 books, more than 75 publications, and her concepts of “dysconscious racism” and “heritage knowledge” continue to influence research and practice in education and sociology in the U.S. and in other countries.

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2018 Alumni Excellence Award Ceremony

Black Studies Podcast

The Talking Drum Podcast

About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels:

Personal Website

Visibility In STEM

TEDx Talk

Recent Academic Book on Black Representation in the Science Curriculum

Keystone Passage, Chapter Series Book

Podcast Links:

Spotify

YouTube

Apple

Amazon Music

iHeart Radio

This episode shares a talk I gave on Friday April 9, 2021 titled: Creating and Evaluating a Culturally Representative STEM Curriculum Supported by the Next Generation Science Standards. This presentation shares some of the thinking that went into my curricula products as well as my recent book on Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. This presentation highlights some of the predispositions addressed in part 1 of my book and reflects the work in my last academic position. I also share illustrations from my chapter series children’s books throughout this presentation.

About thIs talk:

Dr. Catherine Quinlan’s presentation focuses on the importance of creating inclusive STEM educational materials that reflect African American culture and heritage. She emphasizes the need to incorporate the experiences and narratives of Black heritage into science education, reposition perspectives on African American contributions, and understand the impact of identity on educational practices. The discussion also highlights the Gullah Geechee community's struggles and resilience in the face of environmental challenges, advocating for a more inclusive and representative approach to STEM education.

About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert.I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education inthe School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites andYouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: ⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠

Visibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠

TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠

Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the ScienceCurriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠

Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠

Check out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify:⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564⁠⁠⁠

Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠

iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/⁠⁠⁠

This episode shares a panel discussion that provides perspectives from Black mothers. In this podcast I share a webinar I gave years ago on September 14, 2020, titled, Cultural Inclusion and Representation in Formal and Informal Settings. This presentation provided a sneak peek into some of the auxiliary products I created to accompany my funded project looking at the lived experiences and narratives of African American Gullah/Geechee in the STEM curricula.

This podcast shares the last part of the webinar after Dr. Dawn Dow's presentation on "The Deadly Challenges of Raising African American Boys: Black Mothers Navigating the Controlling Image of the 'Thug.' " In this episode you get a glimpse into the questions asked as well as a panel discussion we had as Black mothers. I encourage you to check out Dr. Dawn Dow's work and her book on Mothering While Black on her website: https://www.dawndow.com/book-mothering-while-black

These conversations among others were important for informing the direction of my work.

AI show notes:

This interview explores the persistent racial biases in education and policing, the impact of curriculum on Black children's identity, and strategies for fostering positive racial perceptions. Experts discuss implicit bias, curriculum reform, and community-based approaches to support Black youth.

This webinar shares some of my beginning thoughts about this work, which I am sharing out more widely now, as I begin to embark on the next stages of this work.

YouTube Channel for Classroom: https://www.youtube.com/@visibilityinstem

Curricula Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠

About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: ⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠

Visibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠

TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠

Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠

Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠

Check out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564⁠⁠⁠

Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠

iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/⁠⁠⁠

In this podcast I share a webinar I gave years ago on September 14, 2020, titled, Cultural Inclusion and Representation in Formal and Informal Settings. This presentation provided a sneak peek into some of the auxiliary products I created to accompany my funded project looking at the lived experiences and narratives of African American Gullah/Geechee in the STEM curricula. For purposes of this podcast only the first part is shared in this episode. You'll find some of this work in my recent academic book on Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development.

AI show notes:

Dr. Catherine Quinlan shares her NSF-funded research on culturally inclusive STEM curriculum for African Americans, emphasizing the importance of narratives, representation, and hands-on activities like African rock art analysis to foster identity and agency in students.

This webinar shares some of my beginning thoughts about this work, which I am sharing out more widely now, as I begin to embark on the next stages of this work.

YouTube Channel for Classroom: https://www.youtube.com/@visibilityinstem

Curricula Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠

About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: ⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠

Visibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠

TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠

Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠

Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠

Check out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564⁠⁠⁠

Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠

iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/⁠⁠⁠

This video clip is a small part of the work I've done to include the lived experiences and narratives of Black people and Black heritage in the science curricula. You can download a free public report I created to showcase some of this work from this link: https://qubeshub.org/publications/3849/1

Classroom link can be found on this YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@visibilityinstem

About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Visibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Check out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This video clip is a small part of the work I've done to include the lived experiences and narratives of Black people and Black heritage in the science curricula. You can download a free public report I created to showcase some of this work from this link: https://qubeshub.org/publications/3849/1

Classroom link can be found on this YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@visibilityinstem

The conversation explores the cultural significance of oysters and seashells in Gullah culture, highlighting their historical use as currency and their role in sustainable practices. Catherine Quinlan discusses the construction technique of tabby, made from oyster shells, and reflects on the ecological wisdom of the Gullah people, emphasizing their respect for nature and sustainable living.

About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Visibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠⁠

Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠⁠

Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Check out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠⁠

iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/⁠⁠⁠⁠