In this special crossover episode, we’re excited to welcome Jen Cort—educator, consultant, and host of the Third Space Podcast—for a timely and deeply human conversation about what it truly means to show up as an educator in today’s world.
This dialogue goes beyond surface-level conversations about equity and dives into the emotional labor, leadership courage, and community-centered resistance required to sustain identity-affirming work in schools. From the personal to the political, we unpack how educators across the globe are navigating increasing restrictions, rising polarization, and systemic pushback—while still holding space for joy, justice, and transformative care.
Together, we explore:
Whether you’re a teacher, leader, or simply someone trying to do the right thing in hard times, this conversation is an invitation to reflect, resist, and rise—together.
To learn more about Jen's work, you can visit her website at jencort.com or follow him on LinkedIn.
BIO: Jen Cort, a highly regarded consultant, collaborates with schools across the United States and internationally. Aiming to help schools achieve sustainable growth that supports their long-term goals, her expertise includes school assessments, capacity building, strategic thinking, professional development, parent education, and advisory program development. Jen's collaborative approach involves partnering with trustees, leadership teams, students, teachers, and parents to build on each school's strengths and address areas of need, making everyone feel included in the process.
Jen is not just a consultant but an influential figure in the field of education. She is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and featured speaker at virtual, national, and international conferences. Her work extends to hosting a respected diversity institute and contributing to prominent publications such as Racing Toward Diversity, Insights, Friends Journal, NAIS Independent Journal, and Association of Middle-Level Education.
Jen is deeply committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in schools. She hosts the internationally syndicated and highly acclaimed podcast Third Space With Jen Cort, a platform for discussing these critical issues. Her commitment is further demonstrated in her book, HUBS: Help Us Begin Mindsets and Strategies for Challenging Conversations, and is quoted in leading publications, including The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and The New York Times.
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