In this episode of A Black Educators Truth, I am fortunate to sit down with Kimberly Lane Clark from Google Education. We dive into different topics that discuss, what Google Education and Google Certifications are, S.T.E.M. for young black girls and how we can include them in the field to help diversify the field. This conversation inspired me to learn more about Google Certification pathway and how I, as an educator can include this resource more into my classroom. I further discuss how I have used Google Chrome Lab into my classroom and the experience that I have with Google Resources. Fol ..read more

In this episode of A Black Educators Truth, I sit down with Dr. Rhonda Treet, Robyn Queen, Nekiya Washington Butler and Hallie Sill and we discuss what and how we can make our classrooms more culturally revelant. In addition, we discuss different ways culturally revelant pedagogy impacts our students and the communities that we serve. Our individual experiences guide us to what we as future and current educators believe that the system of education needs to become more diverse and to better impact our students. Follow this podcast on all social media outlets! IG: black.educators.truth Faceboo ..read more

Zach also known as "Tru3story," joins me in the next episode this podcast! Tru3story shares his story about how he choose to go to college first and then dive into the music industry. As we discuss his decision and his pathway, he mentions how going to college and learning about the business industry helped him in the music industry. His story is incredible, his story is honest. Check out Tru3story's music! Interested in giving a shout out to a fellow educator, past, present or future? Send me an email with their name, district, content area and years of experience! Follow this podcast on al ..read more

In this episode of A Black Educator's Truth, our guest is Dr. Jasmine Hines. She is an adjunct music professor at Kent State University. We dive into a discussion on her journey to become a music educator at the collegiate level, critical race theory, how CRT has impacted the field of education, culturally relevant music education and black feminism in the music world. It is important to understand that music is for everyone and how every music teacher teaches music will be different. Further into the episode Dr. Hines and I dive into a conversation about the barriers and educational gaps that ..read more

In this episode, I take time to reflect from the interview I had with Dr. Scott. Dr. Scott mentions, the "Core of Teaching." When he mention this in the interview, I had to think about what is my "Core of Teaching?" What is your "Core of Teaching?" When we dive into this core, support and growth must happen to create effective educators in the classroom. Interested in giving a shout out to a fellow educator, past, present or future? Send me an email with their name, district, content area and years of experience! Follow this podcast on all social media outlets! IG: black.educators.truth Emai ..read more

In this episode of A Black Educator's Truth, Alvin Tucker II dives into his story on how he became an entrepreneur and the CEO of his own company called "Erupt Sales." Originally from Maryland, Alvin describe describes the importance and benefit of having a mentor. We dive into other topics such as, the impact of George Floyd's death, politics and the advantages of being a great learner. "We must see it, to believe it, to live it," is part of this podcast moto. This is true with Alvin and his story. He is a leader in the Erie Community, and speaks on other podcasts that deal with real estate a ..read more

Educators are called to the field to become the leaders that student in front of their respective classrooms within their content area. Educators bring real life experience to the students, they share their stories, knowledge, and help mold the next generation. In this episode of A Black Educators Truth, I share my on going journey of how I became an educator and when I was called. Follow this podcast on all social media outlets! IG: black.educators.truth Facebook: A Black Educators Truth - The Podcast Tune in next Sunday for the final episode of Season 2 ..read more

In the next episode of A Black Educators Truth, I dive into how students are able to transition back to school. For some school districts, student have not been in a classroom for over a year. School districts are now going to be making a transition into having their students come back. In this episode, I breakdown how some school districts can make a profit when returning students to the classroom. We must make sure that safety comes first! Tune in each week for a new episode! Follow this podcast on all social media outlets! IG: black.educators.truth Facebook: A Black Educators Truth - The P ..read more

"Why do we teach?" - a question, I myself as an educator have asked myself. Before we dive into why, we must dissect the core of teaching. When we understand the core of teaching, we understand, why we teach? In this episode, Dr. Scott, a professor from Harvard University, dives into his perspective of the core of teaching. He goes into detail, the importance of why we need to remember the core, as well as providing support to teachers on the frontlines. Furthermore, Dr. Scott, shares a new perspective of teaching by incorporating his fellowship L.I.F.E., into schools and the importance that s ..read more

Welcome back to the third season of A Black Educator's Truth. The first episode dives into the importance of education, reflection, and refining our practices as educators. It is important that we as educators never forget that we are on the frontlines impacting the next generation. The third season of this podcast, will feature interviews from educators on a wide variety of topics. After each interview episode, I will post a reflection episode based off of the importance of the previous episodes topic. This season, I would like to shout out as many educators as possible! If you would like to ..read more