Our Classroom

Our Classroom

Hosted by: Roberto Germán | Multicultural Classroom

Welcome to Our Classroom! In this space we talk about education, which is inclusive of, but not limited to what happens in schools. Education is taking place whenever and wherever we are willing to learn. In Our...

Episodes

Episode 125 | Navigating Immigration Challenges w/ Lorena Germán

Season #2

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

Season #2

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

Season #2

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

Season #2

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

Season #2

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

Season #2

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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Episode 119 | The Art of Edutainment w/ Jerry Kolber

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom, we are joined by Jerry Kolber, an Emmy-nominated co-creator of National Geographic's hit series Brain Games. Known for his exceptional contributions to the edutainment realm, Jerry's...
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Episode 118 | Inspiring Literacy: The Journey from Sports Legend to Youth Advocate w/ Brian Jordan

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom, we are joined by Brian Jordan. Known for his remarkable career as a two-sport professional athlete with the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons, Brian has since transitioned into a...
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Episode 117 | Exploring Mental Health Through Children's Literature w/ Niurka Ozuna

Season #2

In today's episode, we are joined by a special guest, Niurka Ozuna, a proud Dominican author from the Bronx, New York. Niurka is passionate about using literature to share her culture and initiate discussions that...
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Episode 116 | Protecting Our Children: Navigating Online Safety, Trafficking Prevention, and Trauma-Informed Care w/ Erin Williamson

Season #2

In this episode of Our Classroom, we're diving into a topic of utmost importance: safeguarding our children in today's digital age. In this episode, we're joined by Erin Williamson, the Chief Program and Strategy...
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Episode 115 | Revolutionizing Digital Education w/ Noam Gerstein

Season #2

In our latest episode, Roberto sits down with Noam Gerstein, CEO and founder of Bina, a global accredited virtual school pioneering precision education. Noam shares her visionary insights on online education,...
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Episode 114 | The Evolution of SEL in Education w/ Dr. Maggie Broderick

Season #2

Today we dive into the evolution of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) with the insightful Dr. Maggie Broderick. With over 20 years of experience in curriculum development and SEL, Dr. Broderick offers invaluable...
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