Teaching and Learning: Theory vs. Practice

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Khadijah Mitchell about being both a scientist and a teacher in higher education. She discusses how she meets students where they are through developing their curiosity and building personal connections. We share practical strategies for immediate implementation in the classroom found in her co-authored book What Inclusive Instructors Do. 

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Dr. Khadijah Mitchell email: [email protected]

In this episode, we talk to Ms. Lisa Harrell about her role as chair of Governors State University’s Board of Trustees and how a board functions. She discusses her work as a human resources executive, entrepreneurial organization founder, and education advocate. We also discuss the importance of finding an employment culture that aligns to one’s passions. 

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The Map of Meaningful Work: A Practical Guide to Sustaining our Humanity by Marjolein Lips-Wiersma (Author), Lani Morris (Author)

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Gholdy Muhammad about her book Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. She shares the importance of knowing and honoring one’s own and the students’ historical identities. We also discuss the practical applications for this framework in and outside of education, as well as her inspiration for writing this book.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Cheryl Green about year one as the president of Governors State University. She discusses the ten tenets and seven masters for leading the university and the balanced focus on students, staff, faculty,  and administration. She also shares her vision for enhancing GSU as the Jewel of the Southland in year two.

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Episode 28: Aged-Out Foster Youth with Mr. Nicholas Neal

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Governors State University celebrates Black History

Month through displaying 28 days of Black voices

through the lens of scholars and educators.

In this episode, we talk to Mr. Rann Miller, a Diversity in Ed staff writer, published author, and high school social science teacher. Mr. Miller shares his experiences as an education researcher and writer to advocate for improving the teaching landscape.  We talk about the reasons for the increasing disparity in representation of educators who look like the students in their classrooms.  Mr. Miller discusses his research and ways we might improve teacher retention.  He also previews his upcoming book Resistance Stories from Black History for Kids - children’s book with notes and resources.

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Resistance Stories from Black History for Kids

Diversity in Ed Teacher 

Urbanmixtape

https://www.rannmiller.com/ 

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Janelle Crowley, Chief of Staff at Governors State University.  Dr. Crowley shares her experiences with hearing but not accepting “no” in spite of her struggles with hearing loss. She tells about the positive encouragement she received from many teachers and professors that inspired her career trajectory, as well as the disheartening stories of barriers and discouragement from others.  We talk about the awareness and intentionality in helping students with different abilities feel included and capable.  Dr. Crowley discusses her role at Governors State University and the many exciting initiatives in the works for the future.

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.

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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

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Beverly Schneller, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Governors State University, about her journey to leadership.  Provost Schneller discusses how her openness to opportunities led to early roles as administrator and professor. She emphasizes the importance of continued professional growth and improvement to stretch into the desired position. Dr. Schneller also shares strategies for advancing one’s career through a spirit of inquiry of listening, asking questions, and learning.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Darrell Griffin, Senior Pastor, Spiritual Director, Published Author, Certified Ministry Coach and Enneagram Trainer. Dr. Griffin explains the difference between Myers-Briggs Personality Test and the Enneagram and how the Enneagram analysis can help us discover purpose, direction, balance, and healing. Dr. Joi and Dr. Amy completed enneagram profiles prior to the show, and Dr. Griffin performs an on-air analysis of our test results. 

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Building a Better You (2021)

What is the Enneagram?