Topics mentioned in this episode:

• Who is Damon Whitley?
• Who were Damon's black role models?  When did Damon have his first black teacher?
• How has being black affected Damon's path to becoming an educator? 
• How has being black altered Damon's relationship with his students?
• What can we do to be better advocates for our black students?
• How can we diversify our classrooms and why is it important to do so?
• What advice does Damon have for someone entering their first year of teaching? 

 

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