Best Kwame Sarfo Mensah Podcasts (2024)

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When a gap is present: featuring Fatima Abualenein 23:23

6d ago23:23

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Amala runs the first secondary level programme and qualification designed with and for refugee youth. We also offer Changemaker Courses in areas such as Peace-building, Ethical Leadership, and Social Entrepreneurship. This week Kathleen and Tricia speak with a learning lead from Amala: Fatima Abualenein. Fatima helps us better understand what truly…

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Storytelling in Science with Dr. Alexandra Simond 34:54

21d ago34:54

34:54

Dr. Alexandra Simond discusses her unique perspective on science communication and the importance of information flow, storytelling, and creating a conducive learning environment. She also addresses the challenges faced by women in academia. Dr. Simond also shares personal experiences and insights from her TEDx talk. Connect with our guest: https:/…

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Every Space is A Learning Space with Maliha Iqbal 51:15

1M ago51:15

51:15

On this week is special guest Maliha Iqbal. Maliha Iqbal is a consultant for international schools. She has extensive experience as a classroom teacher, particularly early childhood, as well as experience as an instructional coach for PreK through 5 in all curricular areas. Maliha is a math specialist (MSIS), trained for the implementation of the n…

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More manageable messes with Abby Covert 37:08

2M ago37:08

37:08

Abby Covert, an information architect, discusses the significance of language and the role of information in our lives. She explains that information is unique to each individual and is the result of data and content processing in our brains. Abby emphasizes the importance of understanding mental models and how they shape our perception of informat…

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Choosing What We Pass On From Here with Dr. Amanda Rose V 57:19

2M ago57:19

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Dr. Amanda Rose Villarreal discusses the concept of safe spaces and the limitations of the term. Our conversation introduces the idea of spaces of acceptable risk, where participants are encouraged to take risks and be vulnerable. Villarreal emphasizes the importance of transparent communication and shared responsibility in creating these spaces. T…

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The system is the real impostor with Angeline Aow 44:13

3M ago44:13

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Educator and leader, Angeline Aow shares the origin story of WomenEd DE and how her involvement with WomenEd has evolved over the years. She discusses the importance of shifting focus from fixing women to fixing systems and the need for inclusivity and intersectionality in professional learning communities. Angeline also explores the impact of midd…

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Humanizing educators with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah 35:52

3M ago35:52

35:52

Kwame Sarfo-Mensah is our special guest this week. He tells about the origin story of his phenomenal show Identity Talk as well as what he's gained by hosting it. Chapters: 00:00 The Evolution of Identity Talk 03:27 Creating a Collaborative Space 06:48 Lifting Up Unsung Heroes 10:33 Changing the Way We Approach Conversations 31:43 Podcasting for Pe…

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What sparks the co-creation of a movement? 58:42

4M ago58:42

58:42

On today are the co-founders of ODIS. The mission of ODIS is: "Our goal at ODIS is to create a movement within all international schools (not just IB) and the expat community at large to expand the scope of international education beyond current Western values, to be intersectional and inclusive of all marginalised groups." Co-founders Clara and Xo…

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What are we talking about when we talk innovation? 36:08

7M ago36:08

36:08

Tricia shares a bonus episode where she was invited to speak with the new show out this year: The Benjamin Franklin International School Podcast (BFIS podcast) This is a small school podcast with a difference. We aim to showcase our school’s future-oriented vision for learning. Our goal: acting as agents of change in an educational world that must …

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Meet The Sustainable Innovation Conversation 25:51

7M ago25:51

25:51

Sustainable Innovation: By and for K-12 educational leaders NEASC is proud to present this five-part podcast series created by and for educational leaders on themes of key importance including artificial intelligence (AI), technology in education, student agency, and building sustainable systems and cultures of innovation in our schools. The NEASC …

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What is Sex, Anyway? with Chloé Locatelli 55:28

8M ago55:28

55:28

Chloé Locatelli is a PhD candidate in the Digital Humanities department at King’s College London. She completed her Gender Studies' Masters with the Erasmus+ Programme at Universidad de Granada and University of Bologna. Her doctoral research looks at constructions of femininity in sextech and their posthuman potential. She is interested in sextech…

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What we learn about ourselves by studying social media with Dr. Jin Lee 47:40

8M ago47:40

47:40

In this compelling episode we welcome the insightful Dr. Jin Lee, a scholar whose research transcends boundaries, both geographically and academically. Dr. Lee, whose life weaves through South Korea, the United States, and Australia, along with a profound presence in online spaces, brings a unique perspective to our understanding of media and cultu…

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What does it mean to bond with a bot? with Anna Oakes 30:52

9M ago30:52

30:52

In this riveting episode, we sit down with the co-host of the groundbreaking podcast, ‘Bot Love’ Anna Oakes. The show has taken the podcasting world by storm, delving deep into the intertwining realms of love, human relationships, and the influence of AI-driven chatbots. But what's the story behind 'Bot Love'? Our guest takes us on a journey back t…

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AI Literacy Needs To Be For Everyone with Dr. Su Lin Blodgett 50:53

9M ago50:53

50:53

Dr Blodgett is a senior researcher in the Fairness, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics in AI (FATE) group at Microsoft Research Montréal. She's broadly interested in examining the social and ethical implications of natural language processing technologies; she developed approaches for anticipating, measuring, and mitigating harms arising from…

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What I Want in My Life and Art with Nicole Pacent 1:00:08

9M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Nicole Pacent is an actress and producer, known for Westworld (2016), Criminal Minds (2005) and Call Me Kat (2021). Nicole was also on the award winning series Anyone But Me, and has been a long time advocate for the LGBTQ+ community through the podcast series The Coming Out Pod. Fellow fans of Nicole's work can catch her soon in Los Angeles in a n…

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Making AI Systems More Just with Arjun Subramonian 45:03

10M ago45:03

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Arjun Subramonian is a Computer Science PhD student at UCLA with Prof. Yizhou Sun and Prof. Kai-Wei Chang. My research focuses on inclusive graph machine learning and natural language processing, including fairness, justice, and ethics. Ready to learn more about them? Check out more links about Arjun's work Twitter: @arjunsubgraph Queer in AI paper…

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Scholar as community builder with Dr. Alex Ketchum 48:15

10M ago48:15

48:15

Welcome to Season Two of the Unhinged Collaboration Podcast, where we dive deep into the intersection of technology, feminism, and meaningful scholarship. In this episode, your co-hosts Tricia and Kathleen sit down with a visionary thinker and trailblazer, Dr. Ketchum, Director of The Just Feminist Tech and Scholarship Lab. In this captivating conv…

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Coming Soon: Season Two 2:31

11M ago2:31

2:31

We are coming back on September 1st, and our overarching question hopes to explore the role that technology plays in helping us reimagine collaborative processes.By Unhinged Collaboration

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Positioning Yourself as an Indirect Mentor 52:04

1y ago52:04

52:04

On this final episode of season one we grapple with an AMAZING question from a listener: "How do we lead up?" Resources discussed in the episode: Persuasion: Part 1 an episode of the Hidden Brain Podcast The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker The Wisdom of Your Body Holding Change Join us for a summer of play with Replika, learn more about it here. W…

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Episode 15: We all have learning histories with Dr. Deb Mashek 27:12

1y ago27:12

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On this episode of the podcast Deb Mashek, PhD and Kathleen discuss some of this insight inside Dr. Mashek's book: Collabor(h)ate: How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work (even if you’d rather work alone) Also discussed in this episode is the Mashek Matrix which can be found here. To learn more about Dr. Mashek, please check out…

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Episode 14: There should be tensions with Dr. Castagno 48:39

1y ago48:39

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Ready to bring a critical lens to your concept of 'niceness'? "In The Price of Nice, scholars explore Niceness in educational spaces to highlight how this seemingly benign quality reinforces structural inequalities. The chapters show that Niceness functions both as a shield to save educators from having to do the hard work of dismantling inequity a…

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Episode 13: Hear a Word Like Joy with Tamisha Williams 42:53

1y ago42:53

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On this episode of the podcast we explore the interconnectedness of SEL and DEI with Tamisha Williams. We get a special behind-the-scenes understanding of the work Tamish does, and how her modeling hopes to inspire fellow educators to find sparks of joy throughout their day. Ready to learn more about our special guest? Explore resources from Tamish…

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Episode 12: The Care We Dream of with Dr. Zena Sharman 41:49

1y ago41:49

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On this episode we learn all about the incredible work The Care We Dream of from Dr. Zena Sharman. Click here to learn more about our guest. We discuss the values and the story of collaboration behind this text as well as ways to nurture our own imagination. Learn more about the reading guide that accompanies The Care We Dream of here. Learn more a…

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Episode 11: Can Trust Be Restored? 53:11

1+ y ago53:11

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On this episode Kathleen and Tricia take a question from a listener: If trust is lost in a team, what can be done? Tricia and Kathleen talk about personal experience as well as recent research: How Can It Be Made Right Again? A Review of Trust Repair Research (2022) click here for full article. Also discussed in this episode briefly is the book Big…

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Episode 10: Passion as lighthouse with Dr. Ruth Gotian 41:16

1+ y ago41:16

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Our guest, Dr. Ruth Gotian talks about her research and many experiences working as a mentor with others. We explore what she's come to understand about building teams, finding our passions, and seeing our own value when approaching networking. Learn more about Dr. Gotain by clicking here. Dr. Ruth Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer and Assistant…

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Episode 9: The Power We Have 34:29

1+ y ago34:29

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On this episode we learn from a panel of students who make up a Social Justice committee. This group share their insight, wisdom, and sound advice on ways to cultivate trust and think about change collectively. Click here to learn about their Black History Month celebrations and plan. Visit their website by clicking here. Explore their Zines here. …

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Episode 8: After you take the step 35:35

1+ y ago35:35

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On this episode we sit down and learn from Rebekah Macden as she talks about Maracujá, a character-driven SEL program. Rebekah also talks about the learning she's processed in her new chapter and the role uncertainty has played in finding her footing. This conversation hopes to help you think about the role 'self-knowing' can play in our collaborat…

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Episode 7: What can music history teach us about collaboration? 36:02

1+ y ago36:02

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On this episode Kathleen and Tricia speak with Dr. Thomas Brothers, Professor of Music at Duke University and Author of the book "Help! The Beatles Duke Ellington and the Magic of Collaboration." You can explore that book here. Learn more about Dr. Brothers here. To explore the Unhinged Collaboration Toolkit with Kathleen and Tricia this Spring, si…

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Episode 6: Problematizing your definition for collaboration 37:47

1+ y ago37:47

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When we talk about collaboration with our peers, how is our concept of it steeped in shared stories, experiences, and perspectives? On this episode of the podcast, Kathleen and Tricia explore their ‘Unhinged Quarterly Review’ resource. This resource has been developed for teams to use in order to feed their curiosity about what collaboration is. Re…

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Episode 5: Another word led to another word with Joel Jr Llaban 36:47

1+ y ago36:47

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On this episode, Kathleen and Tricia sit down to talk power, creativity, and emotional literacy with Joel Jr Llaban, director of DEIJ at International School Services. Read Joel's poem: https://www.tieonline.com/article/3308/we-are-who-we-are-a-radical-dreaming Follow Joel online: https://twitter.com/JoelJrLLABAN For a transcript of this episode: h…

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23) "Mathematics for Human Flourishing" (Dr. Francis Su) 59:48

1+ y ago59:48

59:48

In this final episode of 2022, I'm honored to close out the calendar year with Dr. Francis Su as he opens up about his personal math journey, his book "Mathematics for Human Flourishing", and his desire for schools and teachers to adopt an inclusive vision for mathematics. To learn more about Dr. Su's work, you can visit his website at francissu.co…

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Episode 4: The Arc of Learning with Ryan Persaud 46:03

1+ y ago46:03

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On this episode we talk about the concept of vulnerability as it applies to collaboration. We problematize the way that concept has been presented in learning organizations. Our special guest for this episode is Ryan Persaud. Learn more about the resources mentioned on the episode at UnhingedCollaboration.com Follow Ryan on Social Media: Twitter Li…

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22) "Combating Anti-Blackness in the Math Classroom" (Dr. Nickolaus A. Ortiz) 1:05:34

1+ y ago1:05:34

1:05:34

In this episode, I had the honor of welcoming Dr. Nickolaus Ortiz to the podcast to share his personal math journey, the ways in which anti-Blackness manifests itself in the math classroom, and so much more! To learn more about Nickolaus, you can follow him on Twitter (@ProfessuhNAO) and LinkedIn. BIO: Nickolaus Ortiz earned his doctorate in curric…

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21) "Restorative Practices in the Math Classroom" (Neha Sobti) 1:04:07

1+ y ago1:04:07

1:04:07

In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Transformative Justice practioner and educator Neha Sobti for a second time! In this conversation, Neha shares about her personal math journey, the need to decolonize restorative justice practice in the Math classroom, and so much more! To learn more about Neha's work, you can follow her on Instagram…

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Episode 3: Supporting and sustaining your community with Sherri Spelic 36:41

1+ y ago36:41

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On this episode of the podcast, Kathleen and Tricia discuss the intersection of creativity and collaboration. They sit down to learn from Sherri Spelic. Learn more about Sherri's work: https://edifiedlistener.blog/ Follow her newsletter: https://bendingthearc.substack.com/ Order her book: https://shop.tredition.com/booktitle/Care_At_The_Core/W-85_3…

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20) "Social Justice in the Math Classroom" (Dr. Kari Kokka) 1:06:18

1+ y ago1:06:18

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of having Dr. Kari Kokka on the podcast to talk about her personal math journey, and the intersection of social justice and the study of mathematics. To learn more about Kari's journey, you can visit her website at karikokka.com or follow her on Instagram and Twitter (@karikokka). BIO: Dr. Kari Kokka (she/her) is…

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19) "sySTEMic flow" (Jessica Sanon) 56:21

1+ y ago56:21

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jessica Sanon about her personal math journey, her advocacy for women of color in the STEM and entrepreneurial space, the founding of her company sySTEMic flow, and so much more! To learn more about Jessica's work, you can visit her website at jessicasanon.com or you can follow her on LinkedIn. B…

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Episode 2: How do you see conflict as a healthy part of collaboration? 28:03

1+ y ago28:03

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On this episode of the podcast Kathleen and Tricia discuss the role that conflict plays in collaboration as well as how to navigate the emotional labor that underpins conflict. To find the Compassionate Conflict resource as referenced in this episode head to unhingedcollaboration.com Connect with us on Twitter: Kathleen's profile Tricia's profile T…

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Episode 1: What does collaboration need in order to get unhinged? 30:15

1+ y ago30:15

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On their first official episode, Kathleen and Tricia outline the vision for the podcast. They share stories about collaborative experiences and explore resources about what it might mean to 'unhinge' ourselves from outdated collaborative practice. To find the stances resource as referenced on this episode head to unhingedcollaboration.com Connect w…

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Unhinged Collaboration: A Trailer 1:36

1+ y ago1:36

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Welcome to the Unhinged Collaboration Podcast! We look forward to bringing you two conversations each month. Want to reach out to us with questions? Check us out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/unhingedcollabBy Unhinged Collaboration

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18) "Almost Fun" (Lisa Wang) 52:05

2y ago52:05

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming Lisa Wang to the podcast to talk about her personal math journey, her transition from Google into entrepreneurship, the founding of Almost Fun, and the need for teachers to take a culturally responsive approach to building Math joy and confidence in our most marginalized students. To learn more abou…

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17) "Increasing Latinx Representation in Math Education" (Dr. Pamela E. Harris) 1:07:48

2y ago1:07:48

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In this episode, I welcomed Dr. Pamela E. Harris to the podcast to share her personal Math journey, life as a Latina in academia, the founding of Lathisms, the importance of increasing Latinx representation in Math education, and so much more! To learn more about Dr. Harris' work, you can visit her personal website at pamelaeharris.com or her compa…

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16) "Amplifying the Dopeness of Math Learning" (Jaliyla Fraser) 1:04:22

2y ago1:04:22

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In this episode, I explore the dopeness of Math with Jaliyla Fraser, who shares her personal Math journey, the founding of her company Fraser's Mathematics Solutions, the release of "The Dope Math Notebook", and so much more! To learn more about Jaliyla's work, you can visit her company's website at fmsolutions.site or follow her on Instagram (@f_m…

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15) "Brain-Based Learning in Math" (Liesl McConchie) 1:06:53

2y ago1:06:53

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In this episode, I link up with Liesl McConchie for an in-depth conversation about her personal math journey, the power of brain-based science in Math, and rethinking some popular concepts that have been deemed controversial in certain Math circles. To learn more about Liesl's work, you can visit her website at lieslmcconchie.com or follow her on T…

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14) "Creating Equitable Math Learning Spaces" (Dr. Pamela Seda) 1:14:16

2y ago1:14:16

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In this episode, I had the honor of welcoming Dr. Pamela Seda to the podcast to talk about her personal math journey and her new book, "Choosing to See: A Framework for Equity in the Math Classroom". To learn more about Dr. Seda's work, you can visit her website at sedaeducationalconsulting.com or follow her on Instagram and Twitter (@pamseda1). BI…

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13) "Early Childhood Development in Math" (Isis Spann & Coach Toni) 1:14:22

2y ago1:14:22

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For this special episode, I was blessed to have not one but two phenomenal educators, Isis Spann and Coach Toni, come on the podcast to share their personal math journeys, the importance of early childhood math development, their math advocacy work, and so much more! To learn more about Isis work, you can visit her website at isisspann.com or follo…

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12) "The Time is Now to Act!" (Dr. Kristopher Childs) 1:06:13

2y ago1:06:13

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For this episode, I was blessed to have Dr. Kristopher Childs come on the podcast to share his personal math journey and his candid takes on the current state of education from an antiracist and socioeconomical lens. To learn more about Dr. Childs work, you can visit his website at kristopherchilds.com or follow him on all social media platforms (@…

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11) "Getting Smarter about Biostatistics & Data Science" (Dr. Che Smith) 1:01:12

2y ago1:01:12

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In this week's episode, I'm thrilled to connect with my good friend Dr. Che Smith for a deep dive into personal math journey and an introduction to the world of biostatistics and data science! To learn more about Che's work, you can connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chesmith1/). BIO: Dr. Che Smith currently serves as the Sen…

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10) "Black Girl MATHgic" (Brittany Rhodes) 1:11:59

2y ago1:11:59

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In this episode, I chat with Brittany Rhodes to learn about her personal math journey, the founding of Black Girl MATHgic, the importance of literacy in building math proficiency, and so much more! To learn more about Brittany's work, you can visit the Black Girl MATHgic website at blackgirlmathgic.com or follow her on Instagram (@blackgirlmathgic)…

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9) "Creating Engaging Math Learning Resources" (Asia Hines) 53:38

2y ago53:38

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In this episode, I welcome Asia Hines to the podcast to share her personal Math journey, her process for unlocking her creativity as a teacher, and the keys to creating engaging math learning resources for students. To learn more about Asia's work, you can either visit her website thesassymathteacher.com or follow her on Instagram (@thesassyteacher…

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