February is a month dedicated to the celebration of Black history, not the highlighting of American history during the time... more

It is tradition to sing "The Star Spangled banner", the United States national anthem during the Super Bowl re-game show.... more

Black History month is right around the corner I wanted to help you get prepped and ready. In this episode... more

Are you familiar with the phrase "the sandwich generation"? I wasn't either until a few years ago. In this episode... more

What does it even mean when you say "Your child is so well behaved." to a caregiver? Let's chat about the... more

Getting students back on track after break can be challenging. I invite you to think outside the box as I... more

Creating a welcoming and culturally inclusive classroom requires a teacher who is aware of the power of words. A teacher... more

As a culturally responsive educator that prioritizes equity, there are two keys you need to ensure success on your journey.... more

Do students read in your class? If you answered yes to that question, then this episode is for you. To... more

There are two types of books that should be in every classroom library, home library, and school library. I will... more

'Tis the season for winter and holiday themed celebrations. If you are planning this type of fun learning at your... more

Join me in welcoming Dr. Gholdy Muhammad-Jackson to the podcast for an inspiring conversation about the intersection of joy, justice,... more

A joyful classroom environment and learning experience is not out of your reach. Listen in for some mindset shifts and... more

This second episode just for students is filled with ideas for celebrating student joy all year long. Grab the FREE... more

This episode is just for students! Let's talk about what brings you joy in life and at school. Connecting your... more

Equity is joy. In this episode I will share about the importance and components of creating an equity statement that... more

One of the essential elements of creating a welcoming and culturally inclusive learning environment is JOY. We will begin this... more

Mahatma Ghandi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” What change do you want to see... more

Having practical strategies for sustainable implementation is SO important. This episode is quick, but packed with gems! Do you agree? Send... more

This episode is all about lesson panning through an equity lens. It's time to turn gaps into gateways. Use my... more

In this bonus episode I share 1) what a classroom norm is, 2) why it is important to co-create norms... more

In this bonus episode I answer the #2 most frequently asked question by teachers and instructional coaches. Tune in and... more

In this bonus episode I will share how reflecting on and prioritizing joy in your classroom will allow you to... more

In this bonus episode I will share the first thing you should prioritize as you think about going back to... more

Creating equitable learning spaces requires you to not only see a person's unique gifts, talents and circumstances, but it requires... more

The equity journey begins with you, your decision. That might seem wild because most people who talk about equity start... more

Join me in welcoming Brittany Roberts to the podcast as she shares her experience as a non-native teaching on a Native American... more

Most people share about the beginning and the end of their journey, but it is the middle that is often... more

Join me in welcoming Rachel Nye to the podcast for an incredible conversation about how to use a trauma supportive... more

The beginning of most journeys is a mix of excitement and nerves and humility and bravery. My equity journey began... more

Join me in welcoming Nneka McGee, J.D.to the podcast for an informative and empowering conversation about Artificial Intelligence and Chat... more

Summer 2023 is upon us! Cheers! In this episode I encourage you to rest, reflect, and then strategically and intentionally... more

Between Teacher Instagram and Pinterest and maybe even this podcast, I can see how it can seem like educators are... more

Join me in welcoming Ashley Cuthbertson to the podcast for an inspiring conversation about the powerful connections and deep learning... more

With all the tips and strategies out there, it can be difficult to know where to start. It can be... more

John Maxwell said, “People change in four different seasons; they hurt enough that they have to, they see enough that... more

When you are creating a culturally responsive learning space and designing culturally relevant lessons, leveraging restorative and trauma-informed practices as... more

Join me in welcoming Carlo L'Chelle Dawson to the podcast for an inspiring conversation about why it is important to... more

Perspective is a superpower you can harness to positively impact the culture of your classroom. Being aware of multiple perspectives... more

Tune in to this episode to learn about the two different types of complex conversations that occur in the class... more

How many times have you said, "I teach because I love my students"? Have you also broken down what that... more

How do you increase your capacity to be more equity minded? How do you understand more deeply what it means... more

The two power questions in the title of this episode invite deep reflection and the creation of plans for action.... more

In this episode I am inviting you to fall in love with teaching again. I am inviting you to help... more

Join me in welcoming De'Ana Forbes to the podcast for an inspiring conversation about centering Black joy while teaching hard... more

In this episode I share three considerations for when creating an equitable Valentines Day experience for all students. There are... more

Join me in welcoming Naima Russell to the podcast for an inspiring conversation about centering Black joy by reading picture... more

In this episode I will talk about one power strategy that you can use to eliminate the overwhelm and effectively... more

In this BONUS episode I am interviewing 3 of my 5 children about their one powerful focus word for the... more

In this BONUS episode I am going to share how choosing a focus word for the last three years has... more