Episode #276: Nadia Bennett

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Nadia Bennett is a school turnaround strategist and former educational leader that made huge strides in the New Jersey education system during her 15+ years of service. During her time as a school leader, she was able to double the success rate of English Language Arts (ELA) test scores in her students, increase student attendance and boost teacher retention. In … Read More

Episode 20 – Music for Change: Exploring Social Justice in the Music Classroom

Jeanette MihalchikHappy Music Teacher

    Today’s podcast explores the intersection of social justice and elementary music education. Today we have a special guest, Lindsay Lyons, a renowned educational justice coach. In observance of Juneteenth, we delve into important topics surrounding social justice and its implementation in the music classroom. Lindsay shares valuable insights and practical strategies to create a culturally sensitive and inclusive … Read More

Episode #214: Baruti Kafele

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

As a highly regarded urban educator in New Jersey for over twenty years, Principal Baruti Kafele distinguished himself as a master teacher and a transformational school leader. As an elementary school teacher, he was a New Jersey State Teacher of the Year finalist, and a recipient of the New Jersey Education Association Award of Excellence. As a middle and high school … Read More

Episode #101: Lindsay Lyons

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Lindsay Lyons (she/her) is an educational justice coach who works with teachers and school leaders to inspire educational innovation for racial and gender justice, designs curricula grounded in student voice, and build capacity for shared leadership. Lindsay taught in NYC public schools, holds a PhD in Leadership and Change, and is the founder of the educational blog and podcast, Time … Read More

Episode 23 | Featuring Hedreich Nichols

Brad HughesGood News Brad News Podcast

Hedreich Nichols is a curriculum designer and Middle Years Program district edtech lead from North Texas. She is also an author and equity consultant helping teachers and districts amplify the voices of all students. With her Cherry Lake Publishing equity series books, What is Anti-racism? and What is the Black Lives Matter Movement?, as well as her upcoming Solution Tree title … Read More