On this episode of #TeacherTalkTuesday, we sit down with Mathematics Educator and Instructional Coach, Dr. Annetra Peete. Dr. Peete has unique strategies to use the language of math to promote and teach literacy to a diverse group of students in her school district. She advocates for prioritizing the education of girls of color and their success in STEM subjects. Be sure to stay connected with DTEC-TAG on our social channels and join in on the conversation!

Our first episode of the New Year features a discussion with Tiffany Crawford, an early childhood educator who has been in the field for over 18 years! Based in Arizona, Tiffany shares what it's like to be one of only two educators of color in a school and the effect that implicit racial biases have on education. As an advocate for Black and Brown students, Tiffany goes the extra mile to empower her students' families and communities to ultimately develop better learners. Be sure to stay connected with DTEC-TAG on our social channels and join in on the conversation!

Episode 4 features education consultant and DTEC Change Agent Dr. Kelly B. Daugherty! Dr. Daugherty works to encourage educators to rethink, redefine, and modify their instructional practices by sharing with them practical, proven strategies they can implement – immediately. In this conversation, Dr. Daugherty advises teacher on how to recharge over the holiday break, suggests classroom management tactics for first-year teachers, and more! To learn more about how she assists educators, visit http://drkellybdaugherty.com

Episode 3 features retired superintendent and DTEC Change Agent Levatta Levels! Levatta has dedicated over 30 years to education and advocacy, working as both a teacher and administrator during her successful career. This conversation dives into Levatta's experiences in education at each level and how she currently serves as an equity advocate and mentor for other teachers.

This month's episode features Tia Gilliam-Wilson, a literacy advocate and educator in North Carolina. In this conversation, Tia dives into the importance of teacher efficacy, culturally relevant classrooms, and literacy-boosting strategies across all subjects to support students as they learn. Be sure to stay connected with DTEC-TAG on our social channels and join in on the conversation!