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Our Classroom
Welcome to Our Classroom! In this space we talk about education, which is inclusive of, but not limited to what happens in schools. Education is taking place whenever and wherever we are willing to learn. In Our Classroom, we explore educational journeys, discuss instructional strategies, unpack books, speak with authors, and we think about how all of this is connected to education. Subscribe, rate the show and write a review! For resources to help you understand the intersection of race, bias…
Episodes
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Episode 56 | Transgressive Humor w/ David Low
In this episode of Our Classroom, David Low joins to discuss Transgressive Humor in Classrooms. Classroom Notes 1. Transgressive humor as a critical literacy…
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Episode 55 | Latina/o Prosperity w/ Sergio C. Muñoz
In this episode of Our Classroom, Sergio C. Muñoz joins me to Latina/o Prosperity. In addition, he shares his educational journey including the challenges he…
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Episode 54 | Discussing Dyslexia w/ Annie Phan
In this episode of Our Classroom, Annie Phan joins me to discuss dyslexia and other learning differences. Classroom Notes 1. Experience serving students w/…
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Episode 53 | ABAR in STEM w/ Liz Kleinrock
STEM in not my strength. As a result, I periodically reach out to those in my network that know more than me. Liz Kleinrock popped in to discuss ABAR in STEM…
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Episode 52 | Liberatory Coaching w/ Lauren Vargas & Rashaida Melvin
In this episode of Our Classroom, Lauren Vargas and Rashaida Melvin, introduce the framework of Liberatory Coaching. Classroom Notes 1. Definition of…
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Episode 51 | Body Literacy w/ Cait O'Connor
In this episode of Our Classroom, Cait O’Connor, a middle school language arts teacher and mental/disability health advocate, breaks down body literacy…
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Episode 50 | Exploring Language Identity and Power with Poetry w/ Carla España, Ph.D y Luz Yadira Herrera, Ph,D
In this episode of Our Classroom, Carla España, Ph.D and Luz Yadira Herrera, Ph.D join me in Exploring Language, Identity, and Power with Poetry. Classroom…
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Episode 49 | Removing the Stigma w/ JD Fuller
In this episode of Our Classroom, JD Fuller, a therapist in private practice, adjunct professor & school counselor, as well as a consultant & trainer, joins me…
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Episode 48 | Working Together for Equitable Schools w/ Tina Starks
In this episode of Our Classroom, Tina Starks, an educational designer for Student Achievement Partners, joins me to discuss Working Together for Equitable…
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Episode 47 | Collaborating to Learn w/ Dr. Towanda Harris
In this episode of Our Classroom, Dr. Towanda Harris, author of The Right Tools: A Guide for Selecting, Evaluating and Implementing Classroom Resources and…
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Episode 46 | Taco Literacy w/ Steven Alvarez
In this episode of Our Classroom, author and professor Steven Alvarez joins to discuss Taco Literacy. Classroom Notes: Breakdown of Taco Literacy Relationship…
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Episode 45 | Avoiding Equity Traps & Troupes w/ Dr. Jamila Dugan
In this episode of Our Classroom, Dr. Jamila Dugan, Co-Author of Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity, Pedagogy, and School Transformation, gives us…
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Episode 44 | Got Data? w/ Shane Safir
In this episode of Our Classroom, author and professor Shane Safir joins to discuss Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity, Pedagogy, and School…
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Episode 43 | Justice Through Culturally Relevant Teaching w/ Kimberly N. Parker, Ph.D
In this episode of Our Classroom, Dr. Kimberly N. Parker, author of Literacy Is Liberation: Working Toward Justice Through Culturally Relevant Teaching…
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Episode 42 | Modeling Humility & Vulnerability w/ Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D
In this episode of Our Classroom, Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D, author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students, joins to discuss Modeling…
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Episode 41 | A Vulnerable Moment
In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto wraps up 2022 by engaging in a vulnerable moment and apologizing to any students that he may have caused harm to…
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Episode 40 | Border Stories w/ David Bowles
In this episode of Our Classroom, author and professor David Bowles joins to discuss Border Stories. Classroom Notes: Immigration and life on the border as…
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Episode 39 | Developing Antiracist, Pro-Human Students w/ Afrika Afeni Mills
In this episode of Our Classroom, author Afrika Afeni Mills, shares insight about her book Open Windows, Open Minds: Developing Antiracist, Pro-Human Students…
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Episode 38 | Building a Pipeline of Black Teachers
In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto shares an excerpt from the article To Build a Pipeline of Black Teachers, This Program Starts Recruiting in High…
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Episode 37 | Creating Culturally Inclusive Literacy Classrooms w/ Kamania Wynter-Hoyte, Eliza Braden, Michele Myers, Natasha Thorton
In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto is joined by Kamania Wynter-Hoyte, Eliza Braden, Michele Myers, and Natasha Thorton, the authors of the book…
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Episode 36 | Where Faith & Schools Can Meet w/ Zakiya Jackson
In this episode of Our Classroom, Zakiya Jackson, President of The Expectations Project shares her insight and experience regarding where the church and public…
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Episode 35 | 4 Tips for School Leaders Starting DEI Work
Welcome to Season 2 of Our Classroom! In this episode, Roberto breaks down an article that he and Lorena originally published through Edutopia. The article…
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Episode 34 | Students, Schools, People and Prisons w/ Stacy Seward
Welcome to Our Classroom! In this episode, Stacy Seward, Executive Director of The Dream Network in Lawrence Massachusetts, joins to discuss the…
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Episode 33 | Reflections of a First Year School Principal w/ Terra Lynch
This week's guest was Terra Lynch, Director of Middle School at Headwaters School in Austin, Texas. We discussed the following: Director of Middle School role…
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Episode 32 | Shifting POC Stories by Writing Fiction w/ Aiko Bethea
Aiko Bethea stopped by Our Classroom to discuss her upcoming publication, the Magnolia Murder Series. We touched upon the following: ◦ Characters in the series…
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Episode 31 | Reading for Self w/ Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul & Lorena Germán
In this episode of Our Classroom, Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul invites Lorena Germán to join her in one of the RedClayEd Community Conversations. As we transition…
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Episode 30 | Hyphenated w/ Ummi Modeste
In the third and final part of our poetry series with author Ummi Modeste, she shares and analyzes the poem Hyphenated from her book Because I Knew. This is…
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Episode 29 | Dreaming A Decolonized World w/ Ummi Modeste
Part Two of our poetry series with author Ummi Modeste explores immigration from a number of different angles. In this episode, Ummi reads the poem Dreaming A…
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Episode 28 | Quién Soy Yo (Who Am I) w/ Ummi Modeste
If you dig poetry then you are in for a treat! This is part one of a 3-part poetry series w/ author Ummi Modeste. In this episode, Ummi reads the poem Quien…
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Episode 27 | Mathin' It Up Pt. 3 w/ Kwame Sarfo- Mensah
Welcome to Our Classroom! In this brief episode, Math Educator and Consultant Kwame Sarfo-Mensah wraps up our conversation about math including talking about…
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Episode 26 | Mathin' It Up Pt. 2 w/ Kwame Sarfo-Mensah
As we proceed (P. Diddy voice) with the math strategies you need! In part 2 of Mathin' It Up w/ Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, we discuss Math & Hip Hop, creating a STEM…
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Episode 25 | Mathin' It Up Pt. 1 w/ Kwame Sarfo-Mensah
I don’t even like math like that but this was fun! 😂 My mom commented, “I wish I had a math teacher like you when I was in school!” Brother Kwame Sarfo-Mensah…
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Episode 24 | Change the Narrative w/ Henry J. Turner & Kathy Lopes
Henry J. Turner and Kathy Lopes join Roberto to discuss their new book Change the Narrative: How to Foster an Antiracist Culture in Your School. In addition…
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Episode 23 | EdTech and Edupreneurship w/ Thom Gibson
It’s great to learn and journey with others. Thom Gibson is my go-to person for all EdTech related questions. In this episode of Our Classroom, we discussed…
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Episode 22 | Justice & Healing w/ Clara Mangali
Student voice matters! In this episode of Our Classroom, I had my first student guest, Clara Mangali. We discussed how her senior research project led to her…
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Episode 21 | You Have Agency w/ Lorena Germán
Since y’all kept stressing me about bringing Lorena Germán back on the podcast, I found a way to do it without giving her an opportunity to turn my interview…
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Episode 20 | Exploring Textured Teaching w/ Lorena Germán
Well… I tried to keep the interview focused on Textured Teaching but your girl Lorena was wildin’ (dropped the “g” because she was out of control)!…
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Episode 19 | Using Bilingual Books to Teach Self-Love & Diversity w/ Marisa Taylor
All the way from London, UK! Author Marisa Taylor checked into Our Classroom to discuss Using Bilingual Books to Teach Self-Love & Diversity. She touched upon…
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Episode 18 | Extraordinary Latina w/ Isis Ortiz-Belton
It's Women's History Month and fortunately an Extraordinary Latina was the most recent guest .In this episode of Our Classroom we were joined by Isis…
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Episode 17 | Liberation Pedagogy w/ Dr. Gloria Rosario Wallace
New York City represent, represent! Dr. Gloria Rosario Wallace dished out the marvelous as we discussed Liberation Pedagogy including: - What is Liberation…
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Episode 16 | Advocacy & Affirmation in Predominantly White Spaces w/ Alexis & Chanté (Let's Talk Sis)
After a brief hiatus, it felt great to be back in conversation with amazing people! Tonight in Our Classroom Roberto was joined by Alexis and Chanté…
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Bonus | Blackness Mini Summit - Part 4
In honor of Black History Month, Lorena German and Britt Hawthorne came together to talk about different aspects of Blackness. Like the last one, this mini…
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Bonus | Blackness Mini Summit - Part 3
In honor of Black History Month, Lorena German and Britt Hawthorne came together to talk about different aspects of Blackness. Like the last one, this mini…
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Bonus | Blackness Mini Summit - Part 2
In honor of Black History Month, Lorena German and Britt Hawthorne came together to talk about different aspects of Blackness. Like the last one, this mini…
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Bonus | Blackness Mini Summit - Part 1
In honor of Black History Month, Lorena German and Britt Hawthorne came together to talk about different aspects of Blackness. Like the last one, this mini…
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Episode 15 | Centering Black Children w/ Amelia Allen
On this first day of Black History Month 2022, we had the privilege of hearing from Amelia Allen, founder of Sankofa Learning Center, about Centering Black…
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Episode 14 | Exploring Culture on a Global Level w/ Taína Benitez
Fun, joy and love when chopping it up with Taína Benitez from Teach With Love Global. We talked about Exploring Culture on a Global Level. We also talked about…
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Episode 13 | How To Talk To Your Teen About Anything w/ Author Katie Malinski
It’s about building relationships and effective communication! Great talk with Katie Malinski as we discussed her book How to Talk to Your Teen About Anything…
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Episode 12 | MLK Reflections w/ Lorena Germán, José Luis Vilson, Tiffany Jewell, Tamara Russell, and Tricia Ebvaria
On Monday, January 17th, Multicultural Classroom hosted an MLK, Jr. Summit. Lorena Germán facilitated brief conversations all day long. Our guests included…
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Episode 11 | Yefferson, Actually / En Realidad, Es Yefferson with Author Katherine Trejo
Say my name, say my name! Yes, a throwback Destiny’s Child reference but it works in this case. Katherine Trejo is today’s guest and we are discussing her book…
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Episode 10 | Colorism in the Latina/o/e Community
A couple months ago, Roberto was asked participate on a virtual panel regarding colorism in the Latina/o/e Community. The event was organized by AP for All NYC…
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Episode 9 | Restorative Resistance in Higher Education w/ Dr. Richard J. Reddick
Dr. Richard Reddick helps us unpack the notion of Restorative Resistance in Higher Education. He also shares his experience leading The Eyes of Texas History…
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Episode 8 | Ava's Caribbean ABC w/ Authors Dr. Lois Marshall Barker & Ava Barker
Dr. Lois Marshall Barker & Ava Barker discuss their picture book Ava’s Caribbean ABC. They express the importance of cultural affirmation. Dr. Lois Marshall…
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Episode 7 | El's Mirror w/ Authors Ellison & Bavu Blakes
Today’s episode features Ellison & Bavu Blakes discussing their self-published book El’s Mirror. El’s Mirror is an upper elementary picture book and a…
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Episode 6 | Integrating Culture in Language Classrooms
Today's episode features Roberto being interviewed on Rosa Bell's PLC (Professional Learning Community) discussing how to integrate culture in Spanish Language…
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Episode 5 | Philosophy of Race w/ Jordan Botello
Today’s episode features Jordan Botello. He is a PhD Student and Graduate Teaching Fellow in the Department of Philosophy at The Graduate Center, CUNY in New…
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Episode 4 | Natural Hair Movement w/ Yeimy Medina
Today’s episode features Yeimy Medina. She was born in Dominican Republic, grew up in Curacao. Growing up she never loved my natural hair and didn’t think it…
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Episode 3 | Black & Brown Founders / CHROMA 2021 Event w/ Deldelp Media
Today’s episode features Deldelp Medina of Black and Brown Founders. Deldep has 10 plus years experience in Diversity and Inclusion, Design Thinking, Product…
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Episode 2 | The Rural Schools Experience w/ Dan Cummings
Today’s episode features Dan Cummings. In this conversation, Roberto and Dan chop it up about the experience of leading a rural school, the common thread of…
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Episode 1 | Filmmaking w/ Starling the Kid (Estarlyn Hiraldo)
Welcome to Our Classroom! In this space, we talk about education, which is inclusive of but not limited to what happens in schools. Education is taking place…