Season 2
Episodes
Episode 112 | Rethinking Weapon Play in Classrooms: Balancing Safety, Learning, and Playful Exploration w/ Samuel Broaden and Kisa Marx
Today’s episode, titled "Rethinking Weapon Play in Classrooms: Balancing Safety, Learning, and Playful Exploration," takes us on a journey through personal experiences, societal implications, and educational...
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Episode 111 | Black Athletes and History's Messy Realities w/ Dr. Amira Rose Davis
Today, we are honored to have Dr. Amira Rose Davis as our special guest. Dr. Davis, an assistant professor specializing in 20th-century American history with a focus on race, gender, sports, and politics, will be...
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Episode 110 | Nonviolence Pedagogy w/ Mike Tinoco
In this episode, we'll explore the foundational principles of NVC, including the profound understanding that all behaviors are attempts to meet needs. Mike Tinoco shares powerful real-life examples from his teaching...
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Episode 109 | Effective Leadership in Education w/ Chris Lehman
In this episode of Our Classroom, Chris Lehman, the visionary Founding Director of the Educator Collaborative, joins to explore the critical importance of partnership in educational leadership, balancing autonomy and...
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Episode 108 | Exploring Success in Education w/ Kwame Sarfo-Mensah
In this episode of Our Classroom, we're thrilled to present an eye-opening conversation with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, a former 7th and 8th grade math teacher from Boston Public Schools and now a passionate education...
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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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