TL;DR: Explore your cultural iceberg. What are the visible and less visible bits of your culture? What does culture mean to you and how can you address it in the classroom? Take a global perspective when teaching about cultures. “Equity and Inclusion Just Got Better” Blog Reflection Questions: What does culture mean? How is culture embedded into the curriculum we … Read More
LOVE is in the Air! — Celebrating Holidays
TL;DR: The next few months have several holidays to celebrate friends, family members, and loved ones. Make those moments count by counting all loved ones in! I can count down the end of winter once February comes along, which is exciting. But more importantly, as teachers, we get long overdue time with family, friends, and loved ones. We get to … Read More
How Leading with Your Values Can Turn Your Job into a Calling with Dr. Richard Shell
In Podcast Episode 64 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Dr. Richard Shell, a global thought leader at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book “The Conscience Code: Lead With Your Values, Advance Your Career”. He is a skilled communicator across many diverse audiences. His students have included everyone … Read More
Annihilate Inequities with Joyce Akridge
In Podcast Episode 60 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Joyce Akridge who has dedicated 44 years of her life to Indianapolis Public Schools. She has served in various positions from principal mentor to lead principal where she has demonstrated personal and professional excellence in leadership for the success of all students. She now runs her … Read More
Minority vs. Majority: Let’s Teach About Inclusion
TL;DR: Challenge yourself this December to celebrate all the cultural celebrations. Understand intersecting identities. Reflect on the concept of minority vs. majority and power in our schools. Equity and Inclusion Just Got Better Blog Reflection Questions: How do you identify yourself? (Consider: Race, gender, class in society, religious affiliations, roles you hold personally and professionally) The way you identify yourself: … Read More
