All tagged social justice
My guest this week is Dr. Margo Atkins-Jackson, an assistant principal with a name so amazing that when you hear it, you immediately assume she’s someone who fights crime in a jumpsuit. In this interview, Margo and I talk about why she thinks a divide exists between teachers and administrators, what she has learned during her transition from classroom teacher to school administrator, and why it’s so crucial to say “no” from time to time.
This week, I answer listener questions and revisit an important (and timely) topic I discussed on my old blog: “Burnout Season.”
My guest this week is Dr. Stephen Glass, a former principal and now district administrator in West Covina, California. In this interview, Stephen and I talk about why a divide exists between teachers and administrators, the one thing every school needs to have, and why hip-hop artist Rick Ross would be a better Secretary of Education than Betsy DeVos.
My guest is Justin Shahbaz, an assistant principal at a charter school in one of the many low-income communities of Los Angeles. In this interview, Justin and I talk about working in a low-income community, how to connect with pretty much any type of student, and what everyone needs to know before going on a hike.
In this mini pod, I respond to the same question that a lot of teachers seem to wonder about these days: how to maintain a work/life balance. I share my four guidelines to keeping yourself 100% balance, guaranteed, or your money back!
Today, my guest is Michael Crowder Jones, head of the new "Urban Math Collaborative."
This week, Jason sits down with Kevin Ott, a future beer sommelier and...alternative educator?
Jason answers one of his most frequently asked questions: What advice would you give a new teacher?
Jason's guest today is, Kate Hummel, an educator who, through a series of interesting events, has spent the majority of her teaching and administrative career in China.
Jason answers some listener questions, then shares the story of how, literally overnight, he left behind the job of classroom teacher.
In this week's episode, Jason sits down with actress Miriam Korn to talk about her childhood connection to education, how she got into acting, and why she’s trying to quit Hollywood to become a teacher. Also, Jason tells listeners how they can win his big Amazon contest!
Jason answers some listener questions, then goes down a rabbit hole about about his least favorite time of the year on social media: the back to school “check out my classroom makeover” weeks.
This week, Jason chats with young educator, Jacob Roeder. Jacob is about to begin his third year of teaching after completing his two year Teach for America program in Memphis, Tennessee.
Jason answers some listener questions, then explains why he's all worked up about viral teacher videos.
If you like having a great time listening to a mad-fun podcast, then check this episode out! Dr. Elaine Bernal brings knowledge and truth in this fascinating interview. I promise you won't be disappointed!
