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- Retaining Teachers through Holistic Efforts with Dr. Rena Whitten
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Rena Whitten about her district’s approach to the nationwide teacher shortage. She shares her perspectives on cultural competence and cultural responsiveness and the importance of a holistic approach to teacher development. We also discuss the importance of university-district-community partnerships and strong mentorships.
9 min - Making Connections as a School Resource Officer with Corporal Dwayne Brown
In this episode, we talk to Staff Sergeant and Corporal Dwayne Brown about his role as a school resource officer. Corporal Brown discusses the importance of developing positive relationships with students and staff. He talks about ways in which school resource officers humanize the badge with friendly greetings and participating in school events. We also discuss strategies for working with school resource officers.
29 min - Seeking Higher Degrees with Efficiency and Purpose with Dr. Crystal Harris
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Crystal Harris about making career changes, staying aligned to one’s values, and being open to opportunities. Dr. Harris discusses the importance of seeking higher degrees and how to do so efficiently and with purpose.
32 min - National Board Certification with Peggy Brookins
In the episode we talk to Dr. Peggy Brookins, President and CEO of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. We discuss creative ways to get students excited about learning through Thematic Instruction as well as the benefits of certification.
57 min - Community Organizations as Education Liaisons with Dr. Drew Hines
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Drew Hines about the mission of Greencorps Chicago. Dr. Hines discusses Greencorps’ project-based model to provide job training, support regional sustainability, and build partnerships with higher education. We also talk about theory versus practice in the practical application setting.
40 min - The Passionate Educator outside of the Classroom with Ms. Marshaunda Dixon
In this episode, we talk to Ms. Marshaunda Dixon about her decision to leave the classroom to pursue different teaching pathways. She shares her education journey as a calling and how to keep passionate educators in the classroom. We also discuss the importance of experiential learning and seeing oneself in the curriculum.
39 min - School Turnaround for Equity and Success with Dr. Sandy Womack
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Sandy Womack about his experiences with turning around schools to improve student achievement. Dr. Womack discusses specific strategies for new principals walking into their building for the first time or charged with turning around schools.
44 min - Cultural Identity and the Power of Language with Dr. Garrard McClendon
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Garrard McClendon about the embeddedness of cultural identity in spoken English. Dr. McClendon shares how powerful language can be in creating first impressions and discusses applications for his book Axe or Ask?
45 min - Being Changed by Conversations with Dr. Tonya Perry
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Tonya Perry who is the Professor of Secondary English Education and serves as the Executive Director for GEAR UP Alabama and the Red Mountain Writing Project at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Perry discusses the relationship building as foundational for tough conversations. She shares poignant stories from co-writing Teaching for Racial Equity, facilitating professional development, and being Teacher of the Year. Dr. Perry offers strategies for having meaningful conversations.
Referenced in this podcast
Perry, Tonya; Zemelman, Steve; Smith, Katy (2022). Teaching for Racial Equity
Becoming Interrupters.
52 min - Leaning into Equitable Literacy Instruction with Dr. Mikkaka Overstreet
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Mikkaka Overstreet, consultant with Education Northwest, former literacy professor at the University of Louisville and East Carolina University, and primary grades teacher. Dr. Overstreet talks about her love for reading and the importance of surrounding children with books that offer both mirrors of themselves and windows into the lives and experiences of others. We discuss the importance of school administration as literacy leaders and the buy in necessary for elevating the teaching profession. Dr. Overstreet also shares strategies for being more culturally responsive in small but intentional ways.
Referenced in this episode
It's Not "One More Thing": Culturally Responsive and Affirming Strategies in K-12 Literacy Classrooms by Anne Swenson Ticknor, Christy Howard, Mikkaka Overstreet
- Blog — Dr. Mikkaka (drmikkaka.com)
- Mikkaka Overstreet, Author at BOOK RIOT
- March 2019 Working paper: Working papers - TeachingWorks
- ERIC - EJ1196742 - Engaging Preservice Teachers with Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: Three Model Lessons for Teacher Educators, Journal of Language and Literacy Education, 2018
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About Teaching and Learning: Theory vs. Practice
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In Teaching and Learning: Theory vs. Practice, Dr. Amy Vujaklija and Dr. Joi Patterson interview experts across the span of education, considering whether theory or practice dominates the…
conversation. From P – 12 and post-secondary teachers and administrators, to specialists in equity, technology, counseling, and more, hear from leaders in the field of education and decide whether you agree if theory or practice wins the match.