Must Have Knowledge and Sass

This is the for real, for real, final story in our "Why I Left Teaching" series. A series that has highlighted the reasons different former teachers decided to leave the classroom.

For this episode, I am sharing why I decided to leave. I tell people that I left education in NC, but I am not sure if it is just a hiatus. 

You can listen to Must Have Knowledge and Sass on:
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You can follow "Must Have Knowledge and Sass" on the following platforms:
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Twitter: @knowledgeNsass
Email: [email protected]


Host and Producer: Tionna
Transition and Outro Music Produced by: Tr!zzy Tr@cks (Instagram: @trizzytracks)
Logo "Knowledge" Artwork by: Lorenzo
Logo Design by: Tionna

This is the for real, for real, final story in our "Why I Left Teaching" series. A series that has highlighted the reasons different former teachers decided to leave the classroom.

For this episode, I am sharing why I decided to leave. I tell people that I left education in NC, but I am not sure if it is just a hiatus. 

You can listen to Must Have Knowledge and Sass on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Podcasts

You can follow "Must Have Knowledge and Sass" on the following platforms:
Instagram: @musthaveknowledgeandsass
Twitter: @knowledgeNsass
Email: [email protected]


Host and Producer: Tionna
Transition and Outro Music Produced by: Tr!zzy Tr@cks (Instagram: @trizzytracks)
Logo "Knowledge" Artwork by: Lorenzo
Logo Design by: Tionna

This is the for real, for real, final story in our "Why I Left Teaching" series. A series that has highlighted the reasons different former teachers decided to leave the classroom.

For this episode, I am sharing why I decided to leave. I tell people that I left education in NC, but I am not sure if it is just a hiatus. 

You can listen to Must Have Knowledge and Sass on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Podcasts

You can follow "Must Have Knowledge and Sass" on the following platforms:
Instagram: @musthaveknowledgeandsass
Twitter: @knowledgeNsass
Email: [email protected]


Host and Producer: Tionna
Transition and Outro Music Produced by: Tr!zzy Tr@cks (Instagram: @trizzytracks)
Logo "Knowledge" Artwork by: Lorenzo
Logo Design by: Tionna

Carli Abram, the founder of Pollynation Apothecary, sat down with me for this episode to share, inspire, and simply talk about her journey.  You may already know about her amazing hair, skin, and wellness products. Now you will get to hear her talk about leaving "Corporate America," healing, and evolving. 

Here a ways you can connect with Carli, or purchase her products:
Instagram: @pollynationapothecary
Facebook:  @pollynationappothecary
Website: https://pollynationapothecary.com/

You can listen to Must Have Knowledge and Sass on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Podcasts

You can follow "Must Have Knowledge and Sass" on the following platforms:
Instagram: @musthaveknowledgeandsass
Email: [email protected]


Host and Producer: Tionna
Transition and Outro Music Produced by: Tr!zzy Tr@cks (Instagram: @trizzytracks)
Logo "Knowledge" Artwork by: Lorenzo
Logo Design by: Tionna

This is the final story in our "Why I Left Teaching" series. A series that has highlighted the reasons different former teachers decided to leave the classroom.

For this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Ken and hear his story. He will be sharing the top reasons he decided to leave the classroom after reflecting on different events. 

You can listen to Must Have Knowledge and Sass on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Podcasts

You can follow "Must Have Knowledge and Sass" on the following platforms:
Instagram: @musthaveknowledgeandsass
Twitter: @knowledgeNsass
Email: [email protected]


Host and Producer: Tionna
Transition and Outro Music Produced by: Tr!zzy Tr@cks (Instagram: @trizzytracks)
Logo "Knowledge" Artwork by: Lorenzo
Logo Design by: Tionna

We are in the midst of the "Why I Left Teaching" series. A series that will highlight the reasons different former teachers decided to leave the classroom.

For this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Monet and hear her story. She will be sharing why she decided to leave the four walls of a classroom and venture out on her own as an independent educator.

If you would like to connect Monet:
Instagram: @stepwithmonet
Youtube: Step with Monet
Tutoring Website: www.startstepping.org
Resources: www.startstepping.org/store


You can listen to Must Have Knowledge and Sass on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
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You can follow "Must Have Knowledge and Sass" on the following platforms:
Instagram: @musthaveknowledgeandsass
Twitter: @knowledgeNsass
Email: [email protected]


Host and Producer: Tionna
Transition and Outro Music Produced by: Tr!zzy Tr@cks (Instagram: @trizzytracks)
Logo "Knowledge" Artwork by: Lorenzo
Logo Design by: Tionna

We are in the midst of the "Why I Left Teaching" series. A series that will highlight the reasons different former teachers decided to leave the classroom.

For this episode, I sat down with Brittany who is an amazing human being. She will be sharing why she has decided to leave teaching.

If you would like to connect Brittany:
Instagram: @btroutmora
Email: [email protected]


You can listen to Must Have Knowledge and Sass on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
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You can follow "Must Have Knowledge and Sass" on the following platforms:
Instagram: @musthaveknowledgeandsass
Twitter: @knowledgeNsass
Email: [email protected]


Host and Producer: Tionna
Transition and Outro Music Produced by: Tr!zzy Tr@cks (Instagram: @trizzytracks)
Logo "Knowledge" Artwork by: Lorenzo
Logo Design by: Tionna

This episode kicks off the "Why I Left Teaching" series. A series that will highlight the reasons different former educators decided to leave the classroom.

We begin with Brigette who will be sharing why she has decided to leave teaching. 

You can listen to Must Have Knowledge and Sass on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
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You can follow "Must Have Knowledge and Sass" on the following platforms:
Instagram: @musthaveknowledgeandsass
Twitter: @knowledgeNsass
Email: [email protected]


Host and Producer: Tionna
Transition and Outro Music Produced by: Tr!zzy Tr@cks (Instagram: @trizzytracks)
Logo "Knowledge" Artwork by: Lorenzo
Logo Design by: Tionna

In this episode, Tionna talks about Megan The Stallion and a report that found:

"Compared to white girls of the same age, survey participants perceive that

·       Black girls need less nurturing

·       Black girls need less protection

·       Black girls need to be supported less

·       Black girls need to be comforted less

·       Black girls are more independent

·       Black girls know more about adult topics

·       Black girls know more about sex"

Source: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/poverty-inequality-center/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/08/girlhood-interrupted.pdf 

Articles Mentioned in the Episode:

• “How Black Girls Aren’t Presumed to Be Innocent”: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/06/black-girls-innocence-georgetown/532050/
• “What can be done to stop the criminalization of black girls? Rebuild the system”: https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2019/05/14/black-girls-school-discipline-racism-disparities-pushout-solutions/1121061001/
• “Violence Against Black Women Is Not a Meme”:                         https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/07/memes-of-megan-thee-stallion-shooting.html?ck_subscriber_id=251579227
• “Why Black Women Struggle More With Domestic Violence”: https://time.com/3313343/ray-rice-black-women-domestic-violence/

You can listen to Must Have Knowledge and Sass on:
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Spotify
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You can follow "Must Have Knowledge and Sass" on the following platforms:
Instagram: @musthaveknowledgeandsass
Email: [email protected]


Host and Producer: Tionna
Transition and Outro Music Produced by Tr!zzy Tr@cks (Instagram: @trizzytracks)
Logo Knowledge Artwork by Lorenzo
Logo Design by Tionna

In this episode, Tionna talks about the new focus for the podcast. She discusses the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reading and math results, as well as, possible solutions to confront the education inequalities that influence the data. 

 Here are some helpful links:

•  NAEP Overview: https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/subject/about/pdf/NAEP_Overview_Brochure_2018.pdf
•  Assessment Process: https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/assessment_process/
• NAEP Achievement Levels explained:
  • Reading: https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/reading/achieve.aspx#2009_grade4
  • Math: https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/mathematics/achieve.aspx
• “The Concentration of Poverty in American Schools” ttps://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/02/concentration-poverty-american-schools/471414/
• “U.S. Minority Students Concentrated in High-Poverty Schools: Study” https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-education-poverty/us-minority-students-concentrated-in-high-poverty-schools-study-idUSKBN1WA052  
• “K-12 Disparity Facts and Statistics” https://uncf.org/pages/k-12-disparity-facts-and-stats

 "My Professional Learning Plan" Template created by Tionna:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IUHyITZntTyBybNNGNpPr2sOaG8cvEZj/view?usp=sharing

You can listen to Must Have Knowledge and Sass on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Podcasts

You can follow "Must Have Knowledge and Sass" on the following platforms:
Instagram: @musthaveknowledgeandsass
Email: [email protected]


Host and Producer: Tionna
Transition and Outro Music Produced by Tr!zzy Tr@cks (Instagram: @trizzytracks)
Logo Knowledge Artwork by Lorenzo
Logo Design by Tionna