Dr. Jeffry Prickett is a school leader, author of the forthcoming book, Becoming Principal, and the 2021 Illinois High School Principal of the Year. Jeff serves as principal of McHenry High School in McHenry, Illinois, USA. Jeff also has experience as an assistant principal, dean of students and classroom teacher. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Judson University, a Master’s Degree … Read More
Season 4, Episode 4: Featuring Christine Ravesi-Weinstein
Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively portrays our disenfranchised populations. I’m your host, Charles Williams. An urban educator for more than 15 years, a current school principal in Chicago, an … Read More
EP82: Do we need to be Culturally relevant and aware with Financial Literacy?
In Episode 82 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Financial Literacy. It is a topic that has been newly added to the Math Curriculum in Ontario, and many teachers have scrambled on how to teach it, even though many agree that it should be included in the curriculum. What kinds of supports do we need to effectively … Read More
Episode 30: Book Talk W/ Philip Lee
Hi Y’all, we’re finally back with a brand new episode! Our guest, Philip Lee, teaches high school English in Queens. He uses poetry to engage and empower his students. Mr. Lee also runs a creative writing group called Writer’s Block. Lastly, Philip is the author of Parts of a Man, a collection of poems that discuss his identity as a … Read More
Episode 20 | Featuring Alix Maffin-Pirie
Alix Maffin-Pirie is an enthusiastic English Language Arts teacher in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. She is a proud firefighter’s wife, rescue-dog mama, lover of the outdoors, board games, corny jokes, and a life long learner. Alix knew from a young age she wanted to be a teacher. Perhaps playing “classroom” in her basement was the first clue she’d found her calling! … Read More