Teacher Tales

Teacher stories… from their hearts… to our hearts… on a journey to celebrate the true spirit of teaching. In each episode, we will get curious, explore, discover and learn more through each story what is ...more

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October 30, 2021 00:59:51
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Teacher Tales #30 - Many faces, many masks - immigrants in our schools: Bonnie, Chinese teacher, immigrant and co-founder of Courageous Dialogues with Chinese Educators

In this episode, Bonnie, a teacher who immigrated from China, helps us gain valuable insight and heart connections to the culture shock and linguistic...

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October 09, 2021 00:49:18
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Teacher Tales #29 - Empowering students to be seen, heard and valued: Brandon, Special Education teacher, Education Influencer, “larger than life” club sponsor to many students who feel disempowered

In this episode, we hear the powerful story of Brandon, a Special Education teacher, who says his purpose as a teacher is to help...

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September 18, 2021 00:47:11
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Teacher Tales #28 - The student voice and identity: Jessica, teacher advocate for social justice, language access and the rights of refugees and immigrants in schools and master “helper”

In this episode, we have a super powerful and insightful conversation with Jessica, a former college professor now teaching in a high school in...

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August 28, 2021 00:44:49
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Teacher Tales #27 - The power of words to authorize our worthiness, inform identity and create connection points of impact - Dr. Malik Boykin (a.k.a. Malik Starx) professor at Brown University, researcher and hip-hop artist

In this episode, we have the great pleasure and honor of meeting Dr. Malik Boykin, the first Black professor in the Department of Cognitive,...

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August 07, 2021 00:46:16
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Teacher Tales #26 - Teacher’s role as a change-maker, state-shifter and dreamweaver: Kim @FreetheMindCo, mother, educator and thought leader

In this episode, you will find hope, inspiration, support and direction from Kim, the founder of Free the Mind Co.  Education Week released a...

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July 24, 2021 00:49:57
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Teacher Tales #25 – Mental “well”-ness, Ayurveda, energy work and other support systems for teachers and students: Maryam, British teacher in International School in Viet Nam, children’s book illustrator and lover of children

In this episode, we have the privilege and pleasure to travel halfway around the world to meet Maryam, an Indian heritage, British born teacher...

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