Chronicles of Mister

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This week I get to chop it up with Kevin Shyrock, who goes by the handle Engineer 2 Educator on social media. Kevin has gained some popularity on TikTok for his clear and engaging explanations of math concepts. He has a great video on the Pythagorean Theorem.

Kevin's passion for math stems from his belief that it is a creative endeavor with a variety of visual representations that can be applied in daily life. He hopes to bring this engaging perspective to the rest of the world and show that math is not just about solving problems but about exploring new and interesting questions.

This was a great conversation that I think you will enjoy.

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In this episode I chat with Mr. Kevin Kirkland, a black male educator with a winding journey into the profession. Mr. Kirkland started as a Spanish major in undergrad but had to leave college due to hard times. During his time away, his mother, a paraprofessional of 35 years, suggested he become a substitute teacher. Mr. Kirkland took her advice and eventually landed a paraprofessional job. When he was able to return to school, he switched his major to liberal studies and eventually found his way into the classroom.

What is most striking about Mr. Kirkland's story is his willingness to try different positions within the field, even if they weren't a perfect fit. He tried teaching general music in middle school, fourth grade, and seventh-grade science, before leaving education for a year and a half to work in the non-profit sector. Mr. Kirkland returned to teaching second grade, where he found his true calling. His story highlights the importance of finding one's niche in education and recognizing the grades or ages of children with which an educator best interacts.

This was a great convo!

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One key takeaway from this conversation is the importance of mentorship. Destin noted that he didn't have many mentors in the psychology space, but was fortunate to find Dr. Isha Metzger, a black woman who took him under her wing and helped prepare him for a PhD program. Dr. Metzger even pushed Destin to pursue a PhD rather than just a master's degree, citing the financial benefits of finding funding for a PhD program.

Another interesting aspect of Destin's story is the flexibility that earning a PhD in psychology provides. He noted that the degree opens doors to a variety of career paths, including academia, research, therapy, consulting, and even politics. This flexibility is particularly appealing to Destin, who says that he gets bored easily and likes to have the option to switch careers if he wants to.

Overall, Destin's story is a powerful reminder of the importance of finding one's passion and seeking out mentors to help achieve one's goals.

This was a dope conversation that I know you will enjoy.

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In the latest episode of the podcast I chop it up with Vernae Meadows, a business owner and hair stylist who also works as an instructor in the hair industry. Vernae shares her journey of how she got into the hair industry and how it eventually became her career.

Vernae's love for hair can be traced back to her childhood, where she spent a lot of time in her great aunt's salon. She started out by sweeping floors and assisting her aunt with her clients. At the age of nine, Vernae got her first break when her aunt was unable to work due to an injury, and Vernae took over by putting relaxers in her clients' hair. This early experience fueled Vernae's passion for hair and eventually led to her pursuing it as a career.

Despite her love for hair, Vernae struggled with academics in school until she met her chemistry teacher, Miss Yates. Miss Yates took an interest in Vernae and asked her pointed questions about her future aspirations. She then made a concerted effort to show Vernae how chemistry applied to the hair industry, which resulted in Vernae achieving straight A's in her classes.

This conversation between Vernae and myself highlights the importance of having a mentor and the impact they can have on a person's life. In Vernae's case, her aunt and Miss Yates played crucial roles in her career and academic success. Their guidance and support helped Vernae realize her potential and pursue her passion.

This was a great conversation that I think you will enjoy.

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In this episode of The Chronicles of Mister, I get to chop it up with Principal Michelle Thomas.

Principal Thomas has been in the education field for 39 years, starting out as a secretary and then going back to school to get her teaching credentials. She began as a first-grade teacher, a tough grade to teach in Texas because children there don't have to go to pre-k or kindergarten, meaning they often come in with no knowledge of basic concepts. However, Principal Thomas found joy in watching her students grow and learn throughout the year.

This was a great conversation that I hope you are able to glean a few gems from.

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In this week's podcast I get a chance to chop it up with Nikki Rhodes an middle school STEM educator. In our conversation Nikki highlights the importance of building relationships with students, as this is where the real impact is made. She speaks of how being called "Mom" or "Auntie" by her students shows her that she is making a difference in their lives, which makes all the hard work worth it. Nikki also touches on the challenges of teaching, such as having to teach multiple subjects in elementary school, but ultimately finding her lane in middle school.

Another dope conversation that I believe you will gain much from.

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In this week's episode I get to chat with Lenae Ray  In this chat Lenae drops some gems on why culturally responsive teaching is so important and necessary for our kiddos.  She drops a few other gems and I  would love to hear what you think of the episode?   

As always thanks so much for tuning in!   

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Hey there Everyone,

This week I chopped it up with Nicole Ouro a dope elementary educator.

In our conversation she touches on her WHY and it resonated deeply for me that we as educators are driven by our WHY.  

That WHY can change over time.

That WHY can crystallize over time.

That WHY may even evaporate over time.

Whatever your WHY is I know you will appreciate this conversation.

I've got a question for you if you're listening ..... what's your WHY?

Get at me either at one of my socials or send me a quick email or voicemail I'd love to hear it.

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Deuces

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