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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November 27, 2021 00:41:17
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Teacher Tales #31 - Staying in the teaching “game”, demystifying and diversifying curriculum to create inclusivity and relatability - Tracy: French teacher, “griot” and role model with great advice for new teachers

In this episode, Tracy shares his story and journey as a Black man from the projects of Atlanta who is the Kentucky World Language...

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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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