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Empowered Educational Conversations with Elin and Christina
By Elin P. Cervantes and Christina M. MacalinoEducation
Empowered Educational Conversations with Elin and Christina episodes
- 65. The Arts as a Safe Space. From a Scarcity Mindset to an Arts Pathway with guest Jamie Treacy
In this episode, Elin and Christina have a conversation with their former teacher and Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) director, Mr. James (Jamie) Treacy. He is a devoted OUSD educator for the past 10 years, and he is currently the OUSD instructional coach for Arts, Media Entertainment, and Fashion programs as of 2022. Take a listen as they catch up with a former colleague as he shares his educational journey and his equity-focused coaching practices.
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1 hr 4 min - 64. Our ASCA conference takeaways and reflection.
In this episode, Elin and Christina have a conversation about their experience at the 2023 ASCA annual conference in Atlanta, GA...not New Orleans. You'll have to listen to the episode to get that. They describe the workshops they attended and their overall takeaways.
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57 min - 63. Rigor & Love in Education with guest Cecilia Paz Aguilar
In this episode, Elin & Christina have a conversation with Cecilia Paz Aguilar. We talked about her early education experiences that really impacted the type of educator she is today. From early advocacy and its impact to how a focus on school turned into a focus on staying alive. Rigor was a big theme in this conversation and how love must play a part.
Cecilia Paz Aguilar is a Senior Manager with TNTP for the Southwest Region (LA, TX, AR, OK, AR, or NM). She leads the regional Conference Strategy where she is committed to elevating the work of the Southwest in spaces that align with organizational priorities. Her work has led to successful TNTP presentations at CABE, NABE, TABSE, ALAS, and SXSW EDU. Cecilia holds a BA in Psychology, an MBA in Educational Leadership, and an Administrative Credential. She has served as an educator (grades 6-12), an instructional coach, and a Founding Principal with experience in California, Louisiana, and Texas.
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53 min - 62. Leading through an Identity Safe Lens with guest Alexandrea Creer Kahn
In this episode, Elin and Christina have a conversation with Alexandrea Creer Kahn. Christina and Alex met during their pre-educator years back in the early 2000s. For the past 18 years, Alex has worked in several roles in K-12 and higher ed including teacher, school coach, principal, and district leader as well as graduate instructor. Take a listen to Alex’s educational journey and how it impacts her equity-focused leadership practices today.
Alexandrea Creer Kahn started her career in education, working to support elementary school teachers and leaders to engage in the school improvement process. Over the course of her career focusing on educational equity, Alex has worked in several roles in K–12 and higher ed including teacher, school coach, principal, and district leader, as well as lecturer for Stanford University. Recently, Alex co-authored the book Identity Safe Classrooms: Grades 6–12 Pathway to Belonging and Learning and Belonging and Inclusion in Identity Safe Schools: a Guide for Educational Leaders. A Bay Area native, Alex enjoys spending her time with her husband and sons, reading, and spending time enjoying nature.
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54 min - Summer BREAK- be back soon!
We are taking a quick break! We will be back with a new episode on July 11, 2023.
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6 min - 61. Representing school districts to do better by their students with guest Dora Dome, Esq.
In this episode, Elin and Christina have a conversation with their former professor, Dora Dome. They talk about what it was like being students in her class and how she approached education law to empower educators. Dora Dome went from searching for a profession that makes good money to making a difference! Her story and experience will inspire you.
Dora J. Dome has practiced Education Law for over 26 years, primarily in the areas of student issues and special education. She graduated from the University of Hawaii, Richardson School of Law (J.D.), and from the University of California, Los Angeles (B.A.). Ms. Dome also completed a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion through Cornell University in 2021.
Ms. Dome currently provides legal representation to school districts on student issues and develops and conducts professional development training for district staff that focus on Bullying and Legal Compliance, viewed through an Equity Lens, in a proactive effort to build staff capacity to address
the changing needs of their students.Learn more about our amazing guest on her website: www.doradomelaw.com
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1 hr 6 min - 60. Over 40 episodes later, admin turnover and burnout is still relevant.
In this re-release episode, Elin and Christina talk about admin turnover and burnout. They share their experience with it and how it is still relevant today.
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1 hr 1 min - 59. Building Stronger Bonds: the Role of Admin Team Retreats in Fostering Communication & Collaboration
In this episode, Elin and Christina talk about the importance of team building. They reflect on their own experiences and why admin retreats make a difference in how they function and accomplish goals.
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57 min - 58. Design for Depth Framework & Being Mission Aligned with guest Sasha Kirkman.
In this episode, Elin & Christina have a guest, Sasha Kirkman. They talk about supporting new leaders, equity practices, and the need to humanize our systems. Sasha also talks about her Design 4 Depth framework and how she encourages educators to put it into practice.
About our guest:
Sasha Kirkman comes from an education background where she taught high school for 10 years, emphasizing making school real and fair. Sasha has been consulting since 2016 focusing on equitable systems change. Sasha prepares clients to optimize human potential by inviting everyone to the table without leaving who they are behind by utilizing peoples’ cultures, diverse learning styles, and authentic learning opportunities as bridges to equitable and flourishing organizational systems. You can learn more about the Design 4 Depth framework at www.design4depth.com
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55 min - 57. What an Equity-Focused Master Schedule Does NOT Look Like.
In this episode, Elin and Christina replay their IG live where they talk about what an equity-focused master schedule does NOT look like. They talk about actions that make the master schedule inequitable, and possible solutions.
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About Empowered Educational Conversations with Elin and Christina
From the publisher's feed
There is still work to do. Elin and Christina are two educators that have been in the game for over 15 years. Listen while they break down and speak on the systems that were not built for BIPOC students and the ways they address them head-on.
We are in this game to empower school leaders to be equity-focused and lead authentically. Learn more about us on our website www.empowereducationalconsulting.com. We work with School Leaders in 1:1 coaching, group coaching, PLC planning & facilitation, and master schedule consulting. Let's work together!