Annie sits down with educator and cultural competency advocate Jebeh Edmonds to explore how cultural identity shapes the classroom—and why culture is about more than race or ethnicity.

To connect with Jebeh and learn more about her work, visit:
https://jebehedmunds.com/

Jebeh shares how teachers can use culture as a powerful classroom tool that’s already part of students’ daily lives. This episode covers practical strategies, simple routines, and thoughtful approaches that help educators build belonging, encourage student voice, and bring cultural awareness into learning—without adding extra work to their plates.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
Why culture is more than race or ethnicity
Simple ways to build cultural awareness into daily routines
How language and storytelling support global citizenship
What inclusive classrooms actually look like in practice
Why cultural competency matters for both students and teachers
How stories and literature open conversations about belonging

Chapters:
(00:00) Why Culture Matters in Every Classroom
(03:09) Culture Is More Than Race
(06:15) Easy Ways to Share Culture With Students
(08:58) Language, Identity, and Global Citizenship
(12:16) How to Talk About Culture Without Harm
(15:10) What an Inclusive Classroom Really Looks Like
(18:16) How Lived Experience Shapes Teaching
(21:03) Why Cultural Competency Can’t Be Optional
(27:05) Stories, Belonging, and Orange Blossom

Packed with practical guidance and encouragement, this episode helps teachers rethink culture, use what’s already present in their classrooms, and create learning environments where every culture is respected and valued.

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