"The Bulldog Educator" with Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston

This is the fifth episode of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, chats with guest, Dr. Evette Allen-Moore about the questions she has been contemplating, how higher education PLC spaces ensure and create inclusive cultures that amplify the voices of BIPOC students and teachers. Through the episode we also explore what other aspects need to be present in a PLC and what we need to keep mindful of when considering representation and student voice. The concept of representation and the importance of perspective and personal experience bring to the table also are a theme throughout the episode. The discussion explores how PLCs can amplify the voices of the marginalized, the concept of the Inclusive Excellence Framework, and what may need to change or be customized regarding the questions asked in a PLC and who is present in a PLC to ensure all voices are represented and heard.

Resources referenced in the episode:

4 Essential Questions for the PLC:

Fischer, D., & Frey, N. (2015, February). That pesky fourth PLC question. Solution Tree Blog. Retrieved from https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/that-pesky-fourth-plc-question/

Characteristics of a PLC:

Bailey, K. (2010). 6 essential characteristics of a PLC. Retrieved from https://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/What-it-Means-to-be-a-Model-PLC-School.pdf

Definition of Marginalized person:

Gehl, N. (2019, June 28). How to better support your marginalized students. The Art of Education University. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/09/02/how-to-better-support-your-marginalized-students/

Inclusive Excellence Framework:

Original framework from AACU and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute: https://www.aacu.org/office-of-undergraduate-stem-education/inclusive-excellence-commission

Research used for preparation in discussion in this episode:

Embedding DEI into practice: https://www.aacu.org/office-of-undergraduate-stem-education/inclusive-excellence-commission

Denver Office of Teaching and Learning: Inclusive Teaching Practices- Inclusive Excellence Framework (based on the work from AACU-HHMI): https://operations.du.edu/inclusive-teaching/inclusive-excellence

Student voice/experience:

Anderson, G. (2020, October 23). Racism fuels poor mental health outcomes for black students. Racism fuels poor mental health outcomes for Black students. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/10/23/racism-fuels-poor-mental-health-outcomes-black-students 

Griffin, E. (2020, February). See Me For Who I Am. The Learning Professional 1, 41, 36–38. (https://learningforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/the-learning-professional-february2020.pdf)

You can locate Dr. Evette Allen-Moore at New York Institute of Technology Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and ELA Education Services, LLC, where she is owner and CEO.

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This is the fourth episode of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, chats with guest, Jasmine Wilson about the questions she has been contemplating, how a non-traditional student, former Higher Education employee, former Corporate Business Person and Dean of Students shows up in PLC spaces representing BIPOC students and supports teachers. Through the episode we also explore what other aspects need to be present in a PLC and what we need to keep mindful of when considering representation and student voice. The concept of representation and the importance of perspective and personal experience bring to the table also are a theme throughout the episode. The discussion explores how PLCs have benefited or not benefited Jasmine, her voice, and the voice of teachers and students, and what may need to change or be customized regarding the questions asked in a PLC and who is present in a PLC to ensure all voices are represented and heard.

Resources referenced in order presented:

4 Essential Questions for the PLC:

Fischer, D., & Frey, N. (2015, February). That pesky fourth PLC question. Solution Tree Blog. Retrieved from https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/that-pesky-fourth-plc-question/

Characteristics of a PLC:

Bailey, K. (2010). 6 essential characteristics of a PLC. Retrieved from https://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/What-it-Means-to-be-a-Model-PLC-School.pdf

Definition of Marginalized person:

Gehl, N. (2019, June 28). How to better support your marginalized students. The Art of Education University. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/09/02/how-to-better-support-your-marginalized-students/

Research used for preparation in discussion in this episode:

The topic of customization:

Amy, M. E., Pelligrino, M. J., Slaney, J. D., & Soria, L. R. (2020). Leadership Practices That Support Marginalized Students: How Leaders Support Teacher Leadership For Emergent Bilingual And Latinx Students (dissertation). Boston College University Libraries, Boston, MA.

Bouffard, S., & Murray, L. (2020, February). Learning Is A Two-Way Street Middle School Strengthens Teaching By Focusing On Student Identity. The Learning Professional, 41(1), 28–31.

Student voice:

Griffin, E. (2020, February). See Me For Who I Am. The Learning Professional 1, 41, 36–38. (https://learningforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/the-learning-professional-february2020.pdf)

When PLCs struggle to overcome the balkanized culture:

Gorman, A. R. (2019). PLCs and Shifting School Culture: A Case Study . TopScholar. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4165&context=theses

You can locate Jasmine Wilson on LinkedIn, and Facebook.

To engage in discussion on this topic feel free to email at [email protected], or connect with us on social media- Twitter: ⁠@thebulldogedu⁠, Facebook- ⁠The Bulldog Edu⁠, Instagram- ⁠@thebulldogedu⁠ or connect with our host, Kirsten Wilson on LinkdedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-s-wilson/.

This is the third episode of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, chats with guest, Aida Kuettle about the questions she has been contemplating, how an ELL learner herself, non-traditional student, and ESOL Coordinator shows up in PLC spaces representing ESOL students and supports teachers. Through the episode we also explore what other aspects need to be present in a PLC and what we need to keep mindful of when considering the ESOL students. The concept of representation and the importance of perspective and personal experience bring to the table also are a theme throughout the episode. The discussion explores how PLCs have benefited or not benefited both Aida, her voice, and the voice of the ESOL students, and what may need to change regarding the questions asked in a PLC.

Resources referenced in order presented:

4 Essential Questions for the PLC:

Fischer, D., & Frey, N. (2015, February). That pesky fourth PLC question. Solution Tree Blog. Retrieved from https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/that-pesky-fourth-plc-question/

Characteristics of a PLC:

Bailey, K. (2010). 6 essential characteristics of a PLC. Retrieved from https://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/What-it-Means-to-be-a-Model-PLC-School.pdf

Definition of Marginalized person:

Gehl, N. (2019, June 28). How to better support your marginalized students. The Art of Education University. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/09/02/how-to-better-support-your-marginalized-students/

Research used for preparation in discussion in this episode:

Amy, M. E., Pelligrino, M. J., Slaney, J. D., & Soria, L. R. (2020). Leadership Practices That Support Marginalized Students: How Leaders Support Teacher Leadership For Emergent Bilingual And Latinx Students (dissertation). Boston College University Libraries, Boston, MA.

Bouffard, S., & Murray, L. (2020, February). Learning Is A Two-Way Street Middle School Strengthens Teaching By Focusing On Student Identity. The Learning Professional, 41(1), 28–31.

You can locate Aida Kuettle on LinkedIn, on Facebook as Aida Quintero, and on Instagram @senora_kuettle

To engage in discussion on this topic feel free to email at [email protected], or connect with us on social media- Twitter: ⁠@thebulldogedu⁠, Facebook- ⁠The Bulldog Edu⁠, Instagram- ⁠@thebulldogedu⁠ or connect with our host, Kirsten Wilson on LinkdedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-s-wilson/.

This is the second episode of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, chats with guest, Matthew Caston about the questions she has been contemplating, how a student-centered focus in PLCs differs from the traditional framework, and explores what other aspects need to be present in a PLC such storytelling and sharing a narrative. The concept of affinity groups, fugitive pedagogy, and expanding the definition of data all can have a transformative impact. The discussion explores how PLCs have benefited or not benefited them, their voice, and the voice of their students.

Resources referenced in order presented:

4 Essential Questions for the PLC:

Fischer, D., & Frey, N. (2015, February). That pesky fourth PLC question. Solution Tree Blog. Retrieved from https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/that-pesky-fourth-plc-question/

Characteristics of a PLC:

Bailey, K. (2010). 6 essential characteristics of a PLC. Retrieved from https://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/What-it-Means-to-be-a-Model-PLC-School.pdf

Affinity Spaces:

Bell, M. K. (2015). Making space. Learning for Justice. Retrieved from https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/summer-2015/making-space

Fugitive Pedagogy:

Gibson, L. (2022, February 17). Fugitive pedagogy. Harvard Magazine. Retrieved from https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2022/03/features-fugitive-pedagogy-jarvis-givens

You can locate Matthew Caston on LinkedIN. You can also find him on Twitter- @matthewcaston or locate him and his stories about life and pondering the impact of the "Fugitive" Pedagogy on his instagram @matt.caston

To engage in discussion on this topic feel free to email at [email protected], or connect with us on social media- Twitter: ⁠@thebulldogedu⁠, Facebook- ⁠The Bulldog Edu⁠, Instagram- ⁠@thebulldogedu⁠ or connect with our host, Kirsten Wilson on LinkdedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-s-wilson/.

This is the beginning of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, shares the questions she has been contemplating, defines what the term marginalized means, and explores and shares her own experiences with PLCs. In this series she will interview experts in the field of education, both K-12 and Higher Ed, and how PLCs have benefited or not benefited them, their voice, and the voice of their students.

Resources referenced in order presented:

Gehl, N. (2019, June 28). How to better support your marginalized students. The Art of Education University. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/09/02/how-to-better-support-your-marginalized-students/ 

Fisher, D., Frey, N., & Almarode, J. (2022, November 17). 5 questions plcs should ask to promote equity. Learning Forward. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://learningforward.org/journal/resilient-leadership/5-questions-plcs-should-ask-to-promote-equity/

To engage in discussion on this topic feel free to email at [email protected], or connect with us on social media- Twitter: ⁠@thebulldogedu⁠, Facebook- ⁠The Bulldog Edu⁠, Instagram- ⁠@thebulldogedu⁠ or connect with our host, Kirsten Wilson on LinkdedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-s-wilson/.

In this episode, podcast host Kirsten Wilson, shares with listeners about her plans, personal events, and hopes for what will be next for The Bulldog Educator.

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In Season 2: Episode 9: We’ve Been Doing it all Wrong: Why Mind Brain Education is more important than Pedagogy, TBE host, Kirsten Wilson, explores Mind, Brain, Education Science and the impact on Educators and Students regarding a radical shift in Professional Learning and Educator Support through the lens of Digital Learning.

Below are research articles and resources mentioned in the episode:

Hobbiss, M. H., Massonnié, J., Tokuhama‐Espinosa, T., Gittner, A., Sousa Lemos, M. A., Tovazzi, A., Hindley, C., Baker, S., Sumeracki, M. A., Wassenaar, T., & Gous, I. (2019). “unified”: Bridging the researcher–practitioner divide in mind, Brain, and Education. Mind, Brain, and Education, 13(4), 298–312. https://doi.org/10.1111/mbe.12223

Oliveira, S., Roberto, M. S., Veiga-Simão, A. M., & Marques-Pinto, A. (2021). A meta-analysis of the impact of social and emotional learning interventions on teachers’ burnout symptoms. Educational Psychology Review, 33(4), 1779–1808. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-021-09612-x

Willis, A. S., & Nagel, M. C. (2014). The role that teachers play in overcoming the effects of stress and trauma on children’s Social Psychological Development: Evidence from Northern Uganda. Social Psychology of Education, 18(1), 37–54. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11218-014-9282-6

“The Difference between Mind, Brain and Education, Educational Neuroscience and the Learning Sciences” YouTube Channel: Conexiones: The Learning Sciences Platform with host- Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa, Ph.D., Professor at Harvard University, Extension School

“NeuroTeach: Brain Science and the Future of Education” by Glenn Whitman and Ian Kelleher

Lens of Learning from Arkansas Department of Education: Division of Elementary and Secondary Education- Learning Services Division

Facebook Post from Dave Schmittou

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In this episode, Kirsten Wilson, the Bulldog Educator Podcast host, discusses the current "great resignation" and "transitioning teachers." She shares her thoughts on the matter and what she thinks may be a possible small solution. 

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In this episode, The Bulldog Educator, Kirsten Wilson, reminisce about the end of things like the iPod, videos on MTV, and other things. How the end of things makes space for new things. Listen to this brief and reflective chat about loss and hope. 

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In this episode podcast host, Kirsten Wilson, shares as part of Teacher Appreciation Week 2022, how her colleague, friend, and mentor, Chris McCain has impacted and influenced her life as an educator. 

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