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By Kwame Sarfo-MensahEducation
Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE episodes
- 172) "Unpacking Racial Bias in International School Recruitment: A Black Woman's Story"
To honor the guest's request for her identity to remain anonymous, there will be no video version of this week's episode.
This week's guest, AJ, shares about her journey as an international educator and open up about the challenges she faced in securing an international teaching job in Africa.
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An international educator with over 17 years of experience in cross-cultural education, AJ has taught in numerous countries across the USA, Asia, and Africa. She is known for implementing innovative teaching techniques that enhance student potential and motivate them to achieve their best.
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Apple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts46 min - 171) "Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in International Schools" (Dr. Emily Meadows)
In this week's episode, I welcome Dr. Emily Meadows to the podcast to talk about her educator journey, her commitment to social justice, supporting LGBTQ+ students in international schools, the origins of the Whiteness Accountability Group for international educators, and much more! To learn more about Emily's work, you can visit her website at emilymeadows.org or follow her on LinkedIn and Twitter (@emilymeadowsorg)
To join the Whiteness Accountability Group for international educators, you can click on the following link to subscribe to the group's mailing list: https://forms.gle/s4fTmCgvPE154s7s5To register for their August 29th group session, you can click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudeGgqTwoGtXHu_xx8irrJbCX5NreiLvYBIO:Dr. Emily Meadows (she/her) is an LGBTQ+ consultant and published author specializing in international schools. She also teaches for the George Washington University graduate program in LGBT Health Policy & Practice. Emily creates an environment that is non-judgmental and engaging for her clients, while taking an intersectional approach that addresses both the why and the how of equity & belonging so that school communities can effectively affirm and support LGBTQ+ students, colleagues, and families.LINKS:
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Apple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts44 min - 170) "Supporting Multilingual & Neurodiverse Learners" (Dr. MaryAnn Derosa)
In this week's episode, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. MaryAnn Derosa to learn about her early upbringing overseas, growing up with interracial parents, her educator journey, the neuroscience behind multilingualism, and how international schools can bridge the connection with neurodiversity and DEIJ. To learn more about MaryAnn's work, you can visit her website at maryannderosa.com or follow her on LinkedIn.
BIO:MaryAnn DeRosa, Ed.D is a passionate progressive educator with over 20 years of experience working in the classroom as a lead classroom teacher, special educator, and instructional and SEL/Equity coach. As a teacher leader and teacher trainer, she leads rigorous and joyful professional development on topics including Social Emotional Learning, Equity and Inclusion, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Exceptional Learners, Multilingual Learners and Cultivating Creativity.With experience and deep knowledge of practice, MaryAnn designs content and curriculum that builds knowledge, fosters creativity and critical thinking skills within justice-centered engaging learning environments.MaryAnn has spent her career teaching in Washington DC public schools and in international schools in China, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and in Italy.LINKS:
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Apple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts1 hr - 169) "Prioritizing Wellness for Teachers of Color" (Dr. Heather Michel)
In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Heather Michel to learn about her early upbringing, her early years as an educator, her self-care journey, and her mission to support the mental health and wellness of teachers of color through her organization, "Teachers of Color Matter". To learn more about Dr. Michel's work, you can visit her website at teachersofcolormatter.com or follow her on Instagram (@teachersofcolor_matter) and LinkedIn.
BIO:Dr. Heather Michel is an Education Consultant, Master Educator, and founder of the organization Teachers of Color Matter. She has worked in the Education field for over 23 years in various capacities. She is currently the Director for the Residency Lab where she manages residency program implementation nationwide. Before moving into her current position, she was a university professor, a curriculum coach at a Spanish dual immersion school and taught first and second grade at a charter school for 13 years. Dr. Michel is passionate about teachers of color, their retention and social justice in schools. She founded Teachers of Color Matter to amplify and address the needs of teachers of color in our public education spaces. Dr. Michel is committed to fighting for educational justice for all students and believes in the power of centering the voices of our most marginalized groups.LINKS:
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Apple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts50 min - 168) "Galvanizing an Antiracist Reading Revolution" (Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul)
In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul to learn about her educator journey, her early foray into the music business, her new book, "Antiracist Reading Revolution", how her perspectives on literacy have shifted throughout her career, life as a mother, and much more! To learn more about Sonja's work, you can visit her website at sonjacherrypaul.com or follow her on Twitter (@sonjacherrypaul) and LinkedIn.
BIO:Dr. Sonja Cherry‑Paul is the founder of Red Clay Educators. Her research and work stem from an unyielding commitment to anti-bias and antiracist pedagogy and practices. Sonja leads professional development with educators around the world spotlighting the relationship between teaching, literacy, and equity. She supports educators in developing the capacity and will to continually examine themselves and to critically inquire into their own practices.In the world of professional development, Sonja is unique. As a former middle school classroom teacher for twenty-years, she recognizes the common and local challenges that educators face. She also understands kids, specifically, how to use asset-based pedagogies that honor their identities and support their individual needs. Further, Sonja knows what it takes to forge relationships with caregivers and communities in order to cultivate trusting learning environments where all students thrive. Sonja’s expertise is in using her scholarship to develop curricula that advances the work of antiracism in all aspects of schooling. She spotlights and centers issues related to race and racism, providing faculty and staff with the language and tools to facilitate transformational conversations and instruction with students about race.Sonja leads professional development for classroom teachers, coaches, and administrators and guides the development of culturally responsive and antiracist teaching and curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school students. She is the host of The Black Creators Series, a collaboration with Candlewick Press, where she leads educator-focused discussions and highlights the powerful ways the work of Black authors and illustrators can live in classrooms. Sonja is the co-director of the Institute For Racial Equity in Literacy (IREL), a professional development experience for all educators interested in examining the intersection of literacy and racial equity. She is also the co-director of the Teach Black History All Year Institute that provides educators with content, methods, and a transferable for disrupting oversimplified narratives and teaching about the powerful effects the lives of Black people have had and continue to have in the United States.Sonja has adapted the #1 New York Times Best Seller Stamped (For Kids), published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, which has earned starred reviews by Kirkus and School Library Journal, and was selected as one of the best nonfiction/informational books of 2021 by Parents Magazine, School Library Journal, the New York Public Library, and the Chicago Public Library. Stamped (For Kids) was selected by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) as a 2022 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People. She is the author of Antiracist Reading Revolution: A Framework for Teaching Beyond Representation Toward Liberation (2024), and she is the co-author of four books published by Heinemann: Teaching Interpretation: Using Text-Based Evidence to Construct Meaning (2014), Flip Your Writing Workshop: A Blended Learning Approach (2016), Breathing New Life into Book Clubs: A Practical Guide for Teachers (2019) and Critical Literacy: Unlocking Contemporary Fiction (2020).Sonja is a frequent keynote speaker and presenter at national and international conferences.LINKS:
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Apple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts51 min - 167) "Leading Schools within Inequitable Systems" (Dr. Mary Rice-Boothe)
In this week's episode, I had the honor of welcoming Dr. Mary Rice-Boothe to talk about her educator journey, transitioning from the classroom to school leadership, her latest book, "Leading Within Systems of Inequity in Education", and much more! To learn more about Dr. Rice-Boothe's work, you can visit her website at maryriceboothe.com or follow her on Instagram, Twitter (@mriceboothe), and LinkedIn.
BIO:Mary Rice-Boothe, EdD, has more than 25 years of experience in education as a teacher, principal, principal coach, curriculum designer, and equity officer. She currently serves as an executive director of curriculum development and equity at The Leadership Academy. In this role, she oversees the organization's internal and external equity strategy. Rice-Boothe is also the lead designer for the organization's instructional tools and resources.Rice-Boothe began her career in education as a high school English teacher in East Harlem. She holds a BA in Metropolitan Studies from New York University, an MA in English and English Education from the City College of New York, and a doctorate in Leadership and Organizational Change from the University of Southern California.LINKS:
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Apple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts52 min - 166) "Unpacking the Art of Instructional Design" (Ranata Davis)
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ranata Davis to learn about her early upbringing in South Carolina, her life as an international educator in Qatar, her transition from teaching in the classroom to working as an instructional designer, and so much more! To learn more about Ranata's work, you can visit her website at www.idbydavis.com or follow her on LinkedIn.
BIO:Ranata Davis is a former physical education teacher, athletic director, and assistant principal who hails from a small town in South Carolina, USA. With a passion for physical education, Ranata was committed to inspiring her students to adopt healthy lifestyles and develop crucial life skills like teamwork, communication, and leadership. She was equally enthusiastic about creating safe and inclusive environments where all students could participate in physical activity, regardless of their backgrounds and skill levels. As an athletic director, Ranata oversaw sports programs and competitions, working closely with coaches and athletes to ensure they had everything they needed to excel. Her priority was always the well-being and success of student-athletes.As an assistant principal, she was dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive school community, collaborating with students, parents, and faculty to achieve this. For the past five years, Ranata has been based in Doha, Qatar, where she has transitioned to professional learning design. As a learning designer, she has been instrumental in creating engaging and effective learning experiences for teachers, incorporating adult learning theory and best practices. Ranata's passion for education and physical activity continues to inspire those around her, making a significant impact wherever she goes.
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Apple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts50 min - 165) "Using STEM Education to Drive Equity & Justice" (Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean)
In this week's episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean to learn about her early educator journey, how she discovered her love for STEM, the founding of STEM4Real, and what people can expect from her upcoming book, "STEM for All". To learn more about Dr. Leena's work, you can visit the STEM4Real website at stem4real.org or you can follow her on Instagram, Twitter (@stem4real), and LinkedIn.
BIO:Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean is the founder of STEM4Real, a nonprofit professional learning organization committed to combining standards-based content learning and leadership with principles of justice-centered pedagogy. She also serves as the Director of Multicultural Education for the National Association of Science Teaching, the former Board Secretary for CASE, and the current membership director for the Hawaii Science Teaching Association. Leena currently works with pre-service teachers at Claremont Graduate University teaching STEM methods and Universal Design for Learning. She is a former county and state level administrator and mathematics, science and health teacher. She is also the author of the children’s book, “There’s Something in the Water”, a story that highlights the real life of Dr. Tyrone B. Hayes, an endocrinologist from UC Berkeley. She believes that in order for us to increase our representation in STEM, we must create an identity in STEM. Her doctoral dissertation was on "The Successful Implementation of STEM Initiatives in Lower Income Schools"". Her research interests include Science/STEM education and how we can create access and opportunities for each and every student regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or socioeconomic status. Dr. McLean delivers international keynotes speaking on educational equity, leading 4 justice, and increasing the school to STEM career pipeline.LINKS:
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Apple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts55 min - 164) "The Spiritual Power of Storytelling" (Arlène Elizabeth Casimir)
In this episode, I had a beautiful conversation with Arlène Elizabeth Casimir where I learned about her upbringing in a Haitian household, her evolution as an educator, her business ventures Reveye and Lakay Lune, her new children's book, "Back Home", and much more! To learn more Arlène's work, you can visit the Reveye website at https://www.reveye.io/, the Lakay Lune website at https://www.lakaylune.com/, Twitter (@ArleneCasimir), Instagram (@the.awakened.teacher), and LinkedIn.
BIO:Arlène Elizabeth Casimir is a Brooklyn-based activist, educator, herbalist, healer, and writer. Her experience teaching middle school and elementary school in New York City and New Orleans awakened her purpose of drawing on culturally-sustaining and trauma-responsive teaching practices to nurture the inner genius and inner teacher in others. She founded, designed, and implemented a healing-centered curriculum for her students post-Hurricane Katrina. As a first generation Haitian American, Arlène recognizes the power of community, equity, literacy, and spiritual resilience to help others live with personal integrity, transcend their circumstances, and author their own lives. She enjoys working with teachers, families, schools, and community organizations to do the inner work for socially just outer change. She recently graduated from Teachers College, Columbia University with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and Education with a concentration in Spirituality Mind Body; and leading her educational consultancy, The Awakened Collaborative, LLC where she works as a staff developer and partner to various institutions that are aligned to her mission, vision, and values as an educator.LINKS:
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Apple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts59 min - 163) "Growing Into My Voice as a BIPOC School Leader" (Juan Jacobs Sheblak)
In this episode, I had the honor of welcoming Juan Jacobs Sheblak to learn about his childhood in South Africa during the Apartheid era, developing a passion for activism and community organizing, his evolution as a leader of color in international schools, and much more! To learn more about Juan's work, you can follow him on Twitter (@Juan_Sheblak) or LinkedIn.
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Juan Jacobs Sheblak is an experienced Middle School Assistant Principal with a passion for education. With 8 years of experience in administration and 13 years in the classroom, Juan has a unique background that shapes his approach to leadership. He is committed to student-centered learning and upholding the value of personalized, differentiated, authentic, and inspired teaching and learning. As a BIPOC leader in an international school, combining the experience of my anti-apartheid activism can provide a unique perspective on issues related to diversity and inclusion.
Drawing from the struggles and triumphs of the anti-apartheid movement can inspire all to become agents of change in their own communities. It is important to acknowledge that while the contexts are different, the principles of equity and justice remain constant. By embracing this intersectionality, we can create a more inclusive and equitable environment for all members of the school community.
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