Season 2
Episodes
Episode 107 | Exploring Asian American Invisibility in Schools w/ Tony DelaRosa
In today's episode, Roberto reconnects with Tony DelaRosa, a multifaceted educator, poet, and PhD student at UW Madison. It's been nearly three years since their collaborative poetry session, and now they dive deep...
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Episode 106 | Bridging Language Gaps w/ Gretchen Melo
In today's episode, we're thrilled to dive into the inspiring world of language education with our special guest, Gretchen Melo. Gretchen is the visionary founder of El Puente BilingĂĽe, a Spanish language curriculum...
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Episode 105 | Celebrating Dominican Culture and Family w/ Lissette Norman
Today we're celebrating the vibrancy of Dominican culture and the power of family through literature. Joining us is the inspiring author and poet, Lissette Norman, known for her evocative books like "Plátanos Go With...
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Episode 104 | Shifting From Traditional Grading to Student Driven Assessment w/ Sarah M. Zerwin
Today we’re delving into a transformative approach to grading and assessment in education with our special guest, Sarah M. Zerwin. Sarah is a high school English teacher at Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado,...
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Episode 103 | Embracing the Exceptions w/ Dr. JPB Gerald
Welcome to Our Classroom! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Dr. JPB Gerald, an inspiring adult educator and theorist, join us to discuss his groundbreaking work and upcoming book, "Embracing the Exceptions:...
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Episode 102 | Capturing Childhood Magic w/ Bea Jackson
Welcome to Our Classroom! Stay tuned as we delve into the transformative power of illustration with the incredibly talented Bea Jackson, New York Times best-selling illustrator. In this episode, we explore the...
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Episode 101 | Navigating Classroom Tensions During an Election Year w/ Lorena Germán
Today, we are going to listen to a reflection by Lorena Germán as she dives deep into the intersection of education and the current political climate. With the upcoming school year coinciding with another intense...
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Episode 100 | Transform Your Teaching with Anti-Racist Strategies w/ Sonja Cherry-Paul
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Welcome to Our Classroom! In this episode, we are honored to host Dr. Sonia Cherry-Paul, a trailblazer in the field of anti-racist education. Dr. Cherry-Paul, founder of Red Clay Educators and co-director of the...
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Episode 99 | Addressing Teacher Burnout w/ Dr. Roger A. Gerard
In this episode, Dr. Roger A. Gerard sheds light on the concept of "commodification," where educators are treated as replaceable units constrained by standardization and systemization. We discuss how this approach...
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Episode 98 | Why Educator Mental Health Matters
In this episode, we explore the unique challenges educators face, the signs of mental health issues, and practical self-care strategies. We'll discuss mindfulness, setting boundaries, seeking professional help, and...
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Episode 97 | Navigating Sacrifices w/ Ismée Williams & Tatiana Gardel
In this episode, Roberto Germán welcomes award-winning author Ismée Williams and Brazilian-born illustrator Tatiana Gardel to discuss their collaborative work "Abuelo, The Sea, and Me" published by Roaring Book Press....
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Episode 96 | Inspiring Change w/ Traci Huahn
Today we're honored to have Traci Huahn join us. Traci, a former attorney and daughter of Chinese immigrants, has recently transitioned into the world of children's literature with her debut picture book, Mamie Tape...
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