In this special episode of Willing to Learn Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez, along with her colleagues at the University of Arizona College of Education, Dr. Regina Deil-Amen, and Dr. Julio Cammarota, present their ongoing project focused on the experiences of Puerto Rican undergraduate students in the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017. They explain the use of 'participatory action research', where students themselves researched their own experiences, and elucidate some of the key issues raised during the project. Additionally, they showcase arts-based elicitation as a valuable emotional outlet and research tool. The discussion progresses towards a detailed look at 'problem tree' method, a notable tool that helped students visualize the multiple layers of issues they were dealing with - painting a vivid picture of intersecting systemic inequities, from colonization to economic and climate disasters.

Willing To Learn Resources:

• Instagram - Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez @ashddominguez
• Instagram - Willing To Learn @willingtolearnpodcast
• Email: [email protected]
• Produced by: Jeffrey Anthony

In this episode of Willing to Learn, we explore the realm of Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) with Dr. Van Lac, drawing from her insightful paper, 'The Good, the Bad and Ugly: an Autoethnographic Journey on Doing Participatory Action Research as a Graduate Student'. Dr. Lac shares her experiences navigating the intricacies of YPAR as a graduate student and now as an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois, Chicago. The conversation illuminates the challenges and triumphs of participatory research, emphasizing the crucial role of mentoring young researchers.

Throughout, Dr. Lac reflects on her journey from high school teacher to academic, offering rich insights into the intersections of education, research, and personal growth. She concludes with practical advice for aspiring YPAR practitioners, underscoring the importance of this approach in fostering inclusive, transformative educational practices.

Episode Resources:

• The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: An Autoethnographic Journey on Doing Participatory Action Research as a Graduate Student - Link
• YPAR – Youth Participatory Action Research - Link
• Grassroots community organizing for education justice SIG – link
• Raza Studies: The Public Option for Educational Revolution - Link

Dr. Van Lacsocial and contact:

• @dr_vanlac
• [email protected]

Willing To Learn Resources:

• Instagram - Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez @ashddominguez
• Instagram - Willing To Learn @willingtolearnpodcast
• Email: [email protected]
• Produced by: Jeffrey Anthony

In this episode of "Willing to Learn," host Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez engages with2023 NAEd/Spencer  2023 National Academy of Education Dissertation Fellow Brenda Lee Anderson. The episode explores Brenda's journey, which showcases resilience and a deep commitment to social justice, exemplifying the profound impact of personal experiences on scholarly pursuits. Utilizing institutional ethnography to dissect power dynamics within educational settings, Brenda’s research sheds light on systemic issues affecting marginalized communities.

Brenda shares their pursuit of an academic path marked by challenges and triumphs in navigating academia as a Black, queer, non-binary scholar. The awarding of the prestigious fellowship underscores the significance of Brenda's work, poised to offer fresh perspectives in educational research. The discussion also highlights the crucial roles of mentorship and community support, revealing the intersection of personal identity and scholarly exploration. Brenda’s narrative is not only about academic achievement but also a compelling account of striving for systemic change in higher education.

Recommended Resources:

• Institutional Ethnography: A Sociology for People by Dorothy E. Smith
• They Say / I Say by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein
• Derecka Purnell
• Marc Lamont Hill

Follow Brenda:

• Twitter: @BrendaLeeXO
• Instagram: @BrenLeeXO
• Email: [email protected]

Willing To Learn Resources:

• Instagram - Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez @ashddominguez
• Instagram - Willing To Learn @willingtolearnpodcast
• Email: [email protected]
• Produced by: Jeffrey Anthony

In this episode of "Willing to Learn," host Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez speaks with Drs. Courtney Mauldin and Cierra Presberry. The focus of the conversation centers on their 2020 publication, 'The world is ours, mapping identity with Black Girl Cartography,' featured in the Journal of Education, Administration, and History. Dr. Mauldin draws upon her Memphis upbringing to highlight the transformative power of community and cultural heritage in education and Dr. Presberry highlights the anchoring role of family and community narratives in her scholarly endeavors. Together, they unpack the how vulnerability and authenticity is central to the research that led to 'The World is Ours,' offering invaluable insights into how it pushes the boundaries of conventional education discourse to center marginalized narratives.

Resources:

• Journal Article: The world is ours: mapping identity with Black Girl Cartography
• Bettina Love: Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal
• Bettina Love: We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom
• Susan L Taylor: In the Spirit: The Inspirational Writings
• Claudia Tate: Black Women Writers at Work
• Toni Morrison: The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations

Follow:

• Twitter - Dr. Courtney Mauldin @DrCourt_Mauldin
• Twitter - Dr. Cierra Presberry @OGMommyJohnsom
• Instagram - The Breedlove Readers' @thebreedlovereaders
• Instagram - Dr. Cierra Presberry Instagram: @cbpressberry
• Instagram - Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez @ashddominguez
• Instagram - Willing To Learn @willingtolearnpodcast

Contact:

• [email protected]
• Produced by: Jeffrey Anthony

In this episode of "Willing to Learn," host Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez speaks with Dr. Carlos R. Casanova, an Assistant Professor of Education in the Education Studies Program at ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College. Dr. Casanova's research is deeply rooted in social issues, social justice education, and critical education for sustainable development. Dr. Casanova delves into his formative experiences, underscoring the vital role of a few supportive teachers in shaping his educational trajectory. The discussion delves into Dr. Casanova’s ethnographic work in marginalized communities and his subsequent dissertation.

Resources Mentioned

• Anything by Dr. Mario Garcia
• School Leader Lotería: How School Educators Respond to Latinx Student Performances of (Their) Lived Experiences With Racism in School - by Ashley D. Domínguez & Carlos R. Casanova
• Countering racist nativism through a liberating pedagogy of praxis - by Carlos R. Casanova & Ashley D. Domínguez
• Social Protest as a Liberating Pedagogy of Praxis: Insights from Latina youth critical action towards anti-immigrant politics - by Carlos R. Casanova, Julia Silver & Ashley D. Domínguez

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•  @willingtolearnpodcast 
• @ashleydominguezlopez

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Produced by: Jeffrey Anthony

In this episode of "Willing to Learn," host Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez sits down with Dr. Chi Nguyen, an interdisciplinary educational sociologist known for her critical stance on social justice and educational equity. Their dialogue spans the multifaceted realms of K-12 and higher education, as well as the transformative power of diversity within these settings. Dr. Nguyen also has a robust online persona; she commands a significant following on social media platforms under the moniker "Present Writer," with over 550K subscribers to her YouTube channel, and in addition she has a best-selling book in Vietnam on minimalist lifestyle. Dr. Nguyen shares her journey as an international student navigating the challenges of being a PhD student at UPenn and finding her way to becoming an assistant professor at the University of Arizona.

Resources Mentioned

• The Present Writer by Dr. Chi Nguyen
• The Professor Is Inby Karen Kelsky
• Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson

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@willingtolearnpodcast @ashleydominguezlopez

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Produced by: Jeffrey Anthony

In this emotionally resonant episode of 'Willing To Learn,' host Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez delves deep with Dr. Dawn Demps, exploring her groundbreaking Ph.D. work that employs autoethnography to scrutinize racial disparities in education. Dr. Demps shares her personal journey, revealing how her son's experiences not only spurred her academic investigations but also led her to embrace 'Homeschooling as Marronage' as a form of resistance and liberation. This act of educational marronage forms a critical backdrop to her quest to 'interrupt the school to prison pipeline,' which culminated in her first solo publication in the Journal of Negro Education. The conversation traverses the terrains of Black Feminisms and Critical Race Theory, offering an incisive look at the intimate intersections between personal narratives, systemic racial disparities, and scholarly advocacy.

Books and Links:

• Dr. Dawn Demps Website
• All Our Kin: Strategies for Survival in a Black Community by Carol B Stack
• Any book by Pedro Noguera
• Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond
• Decolonizing Ethnography: Undocumented Immigrants and New Directions in Social Scienceby  Carolina Alonso Bejarano, Lucia López Juárez, Mirian A. Mijangos García, Daniel M. Goldstein
• Progressive Dystopia: Abolition, Antiblackness, and Schooling in San Francisco by Savannah Shange
• Race Mentoring website: https://www.infoagepub.com/products/RACE-Mentoring-Through-Social-Media

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@willingtolearnpodcast 

@ashleydominguezlopez

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Produced by: Jeffrey Anthony

Introducing Season 2 of Willing to Learn, hosted by Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez. This season transcends traditional academic boundaries, spotlighting scholars who breathe creativity into their work. From research design to scholar activism, explore a myriad of innovative approaches that revolutionize education. Available on all major streaming platforms. 

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1. @willingtolearnpodcast
2. @ashddominguez

Tiffany Henness @coachhenness is an author, mother, and biracial transracial adoptee. Tiffany joins Willing To Learn to give a critical examination on the adoption industry. We talk about how adoption is NOT gospel, love isn’t always enough, and she calls for more resources and practices that prioritize keeping families together. Tiffany offers recommendations for current or aspiring adoptive parents, while amplifies a voice for the often-silenced adoptee experience.

For more information on Tiffany, visit:

• Instagram: @coachhenness
• Website: http://callinginthewilderness.com

Tiffany’s recommended resources:

• Angela Tucker- http://www.angelatucker.com
• All You Can Never Know by Nicole Chung
• Adoptee Influencer Network -www.AdopteeInfluencerNetwork.com

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• @willingtolearnpodcast 
• @ashddominguez

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Produced by: Jeffrey Anthony

Ashley Brock of @coparentingwithpurpose is a mom, stepmom, wife, ex-wife, registered nurse, entrepreneur and a co-parent. Ashley has been co-parenting for over a decade and has tremendous insight on how to navigate blended family dynamics. Ashley joins Willing to Learn to talk about her experiences with coparenting, how to navigate high conflict scenarios and offers resources on how to be intentional and purposeful in coparenting relationships.

For more information on Ashley Brock, visit:

• IG: @coparentingwithpurpose
• Facebook: @coparentingwithpurpose1

Here are some of Ashley’s recommended resources from the episode:

• Our Family Wizard – www.ourfamilywizard.com
• An Unexpected Journey: The Road to Power and Wisdom in Divorced Co-Parenting by Alisa Jaffe Holleron: www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Journey-Wisdom-Divorced-Co-Parenting/dp/0615704220/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+unexpected+journey+by+alisa&qid=1616621365&s=books&sr=1-1
• Two Houses, One Family by Sheila Adams Gardner: www.amazon.com/Houses-Family-Sheila-Adams-Gardner/dp/1734774703/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=two+houses+by+adams&qid=1616621504&sr=8-1

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• @willingtolearnpodcast 
• @ashddominguez

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