Join hosts Tony and Laureen as they sit down with Heather Armado (TES Elementary) and Abbey Judd to explore what it truly means to teach with cultural awareness. Together, they unpack the value of cultural competence in building trust, increasing engagement, and supporting student success.
We'll learn how SUU’s teacher preparation program is equipping educators to meet the needs of every learner and cultivate a strong sense of belonging in the classroom. You'll hear personal stories from classrooms that reflect the importance of seeing every child's unique identity, and how that recognition shapes powerful teaching moments.
The conversation also gets real about the challenges—like how to avoid performative inclusion or how to engage families from different cultural contexts in meaningful ways. Most importantly, we'll talk about what's working, what still needs to grow, and how schools can measure the true impact of their efforts.
This episode is a reminder that culturally responsive teaching isn't an “extra”—it’s foundational to effective education. Tune in for real talk, practical strategies, and a celebration of the educators who are leading the way.
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