Season 2
Episodes
Episode 131 | Empowering Latinx Voices in Education w/ Edgar Palacios
In this episode, Roberto sits down with Edgar Palacios, a dynamic advocate for Latino representation in education and the founder of both the Latinx Education Collaborative and RevoluciĂłn Educativa. Edgar shares his...
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Episode 130 | How to Turn AI from Threat to Teaching Partner in Your Classroom
AI isn’t here to replace teachers—it’s here to support them. In this episode, Roberto Germán explores how educators can shift their mindset and classroom practice to embrace AI as a powerful partner, not a threat....
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Episode 129 | Championing Equity and Restorative Leadership w/ Jackson Garcia
In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto sits down with Jackson Garcia, the dynamic Dean of Students at Renaissance Charter School at Coral Springs. Known for his commitment to equity-driven leadership and culturally...
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Episode 128 | Why Your DEI Initiatives Are Falling Flat — And What To Do About It
Is your school committed to equity but still seeing gaps in student experience, staff retention, or instructional impact? In this episode, Roberto Germán explores why so many well-intentioned school initiatives...
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Episode 127 | Transforming Classrooms Toward Equity and Justice w/ Wade Kelly and Lorena Germán
In this episode of Our Classroom, we dive deep into what education truly means—beyond just what happens in schools. In this engaging conversation, host Wade Kelly is joined by Lorena Germán, co-founder and academic...
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Episode 126 | Navigating Vulnerability and Identity through Poetry
In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto had the honor of joining Penny Kittle for a powerful, heartfelt conversation about his poetry collection, Blue Ink Tears. In this episode, they dig deep into the long journey...
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Episode 125 | Navigating Immigration Challenges w/ Lorena Germán
On today’s episode of Our Classroom, we invite you into an intimate and profound conversation about the realities of the immigrant experience in the United States. Lorena Germán shares her personal immigration...
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Episode 124 | Forced Exile & Authoritarianism: Lessons from We Said Farewell w/ Amanda Quintero Aguerrevere
In latest episode of Our Classroom, we delve into the complexities of forced exile and authoritarianism with our special guest, Amanda Quintero Aguerrevere. Amanda, a Venezuelan national living in exile, shares her...
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Episode 123 | Art as a Pathway to Identity and Belonging in the Classroom w/ Rebecca Bellingham and Veronica Scott
In this episode of Our Classroom, the talented authors and educators Rebecca Bellingham and Veronica Scott join to dive into the transformative power of art in the classroom as they explore how creativity serves as a...
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Episode 122 | Unpacking Privilege: Teaching Race and Equity in Predominantly White Classrooms w/ Dr. Jacquelynne Boivin and Dr. Kevin McGowan
In this episode, we're joined by distinguished guests Dr. Jacquelynne Boivin and Dr. Kevin McGowan, both esteemed educators from Bridgewater State University. Together, we'll explore the nuanced subject of privilege...
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Episode 121 | Mindfulness in the Digital Age w/ Michael Davis
Today's episode of Our Classroom dives into the ever-evolving intersection of technology and mindfulness with a special focus on the digital age. We welcome Michael Davis, founder of Mindfulbytes IO, to shed light on...
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Episode 120 | Sustaining Cultural & Disability Identities in Literacy w/ Dr. Amy Tondreau and Dr. Laurie Rabinowitz
In today's episode of Our Classroom, we're delving into the poignant and necessary conversation about sustaining cultural and disability identities in literacy with esteemed guests Dr. Amy Tondreau, an assistant...
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