Shows
Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators15. Black Language & Structured Literacy with Dr. Jasmine RogersIn this heartfelt, powerful, and impactful episode, I am joined by Dr. Jasmine Rogers, a leading national voice in literacy instruction and a trailblazer in culturally competent teaching practices. Dr. Rogers specializes in approaches that affirm Black Language (Black English) in the classroom and has dedicated her career to revolutionizing literacy instruction by honoring every student's linguistic heritage.With nine years of classroom experience in charter and DC Public Schools, Dr. Rogers witnessed firsthand how traditional reading instruction often left Black Language-speaking students behind. Her groundbreaking research at American University’s School of Education challenges long-held misconceptions an...2024-12-1757 min
The Culture We SpeakFinding Refuge, Fostering Resilience
In this episode of The Culture We Speak, I sit down with Ms. Regina Cline for a profound conversation about the experiences & challenges faced by refugee & immigrant populations, emphasizing cultural humility, active listening, & the value of embracing diversity. Cultural humility is defined as a lifelong commitment to self-evaluation, acknowledging power imbalances, & fostering respectful partnerships. Ms. Cline shares personal anecdotes to highlight the importance of empathy & genuine listening to understand the unique perspectives of refugee and immigrant communities. In our discussion we celebrate the richness that diversity brings & explore how it fosters innovation across settings.
Ms. Cl...2024-11-0550 min
The Take AACtion PodcastCultural Considerations in AACThis week we are joined by Christina to talk about cultural considerations with AAC. During the episode we talk about we can move culture to the forefront of the AAC process by included families from the start and feature matching. We discuss the different customization options that are available and how to navigate more challenging cultural considerations. Enjoy!
Time stamps:
(2:37) Intro to Christina
(11:25) Importance of Culture
(19:04) Getting Started
(27:21) When to Start
(29:39) Dialect/Culture Considerations
(43:09) Tips for SLPs and Parents
(57:42) Take AACtion weekly tip
Resources mentioned:
Personalize the voice of AAC SGD - Involve and check with the AAC user; Some...2024-09-171h 00The Culture We SpeakConsidering Trauma in Treatment
In this episode, Rachel Archambault, also known as the PTSD SLP, joins me for an in-depth discussion on Trauma-Informed Care and the vital role speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play in supporting clients exposed to trauma. Emphasizing the importance of cultural humility and collaborative care, we share professional insights and highlight self-reflection as a crucial element of effective care for individuals and communities affected by trauma.
Rachel Archambault, MA CCC-SLP is an SLP Program Specialist for Broward County Public Schools. After experiencing a nationally publicized traumatic experience at her workplace, she looked for ways to help work wi...2024-06-2450 minThe Culture We SpeakArticulating Activism
In this episode, I interview Palestinian American activist Bahia Amawi about her fight against Texas’ anti-BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) legislation. We explore how these laws impact our work as speech-language pathologists and discuss their broader implications on free speech and global discourse about justice and human rights. Our conversation emphasizes the crucial need for open dialogue and understanding in the face of oppression.
Ms. Bahia Amawi started with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and communications from the University of Florida. She worked in advertising for a couple of years. After realizing the environment of long...2024-01-0349 minThe Culture We SpeakCapitalism and Cultural Complacency
In this episode, Dr. Vishnu KK Nair and I delve into the intricate relationship between capitalism and the prevalence of biased materials and practices within communication sciences and disorders. Our candid discussion highlights trends in global service delivery and their repercussions on historically marginalized communities. We also discuss how the pursuit of profit can deter clinicians from dedicating the essential resources and time needed for equitable service delivery for global majority populations.
Vishnu KK Nair, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences at University of Reading (UoR). He i...2023-09-231h 05The Culture We SpeakFrom the Courts to the Culture
In this episode, Shari Tucker and I engage in a thought-provoking conversation about Title IX, basketball, soccer, and equity work within the context of our personal journeys as former Division I college student-athletes. We delve into the triumphs and challenges that shape the ever-evolving landscape of equity in the educational arena. We also explore the transformative power of equity work and its resounding impact on the lives of students, athletes, and society as a whole.
Shari Tucker is currently serving in her third year as the Director for Equity for the Shorewood School District. Prior to...2023-06-231h 09The Culture We SpeakA Labor of Love
In this episode, Taija Sparkman and I discuss motherhood, homeschooling, and maternal mortality in the US. We also explore her homeschooling journey and the launch of Mo At Home, Taija’s new business offering at home coaching for birthing people.
Taija Sparkman is a wife and homeschooling mama to three beautiful, brown girls. She is a childbirth coach and the owner of Mo At Home, LLC, where she provides virtual coaching, classes, and workshops to help empower birthing people. Taija is very passionate about parenthood and raising awareness of systemic racism, especially when it comes to t...2023-05-1352 minThe Culture We SpeakWhen Cultures Collide
In this episode, Sandrine Umunoza, Manar Jaber and I explore issues relating to the violence of systemic racism on immigrant populations in Canada. We discuss their organization GAAROA and examine antiracism efforts in the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology.
Sandrine is a bilingual speech-language pathologist of Rwandan origin who practices in English and French. She lives in Gatineau, Québec where she owns her own private practice (Cabinet d’orthophonie l’Envol). She has also offered various conferences and workshops across Canada about how to better be culturally responsive in practice and she specializes in mult...2023-03-081h 08The Culture We SpeakColonized, Categorized, and Creolized Culture
In this episode, Dr. Anick Tolbize and I discuss the challenges of forming an identity through a borrowed language and worldview. We examine the validity of creole language and culture, the inadequacies of demographic categories, and the significance of embracing one’s own identity.
Dr. Anick Tolbize lived in the US in the state of Minnesota for five years while completing her PhD in educational psychology. She has been living and working on the island of Rodrigues, her home island, in the Republic of Mauritius, Indian Ocean since 2012, as manager and training coordinator for the...2023-01-1640 minThe Culture We Speak2022 and Through
In this mini episode, I provide updates about recent events, highlight a social media discussion about multicultural perspectives, and offer suggestions to promote equity for historically marginalized groups in 2023.
Dionna Latimer-Hearn is an alumnus of Northwestern University, The George Washington University, and Notre Dame of Maryland University. She has served as a multilingual speech-language pathologist and educational consultant since 2002, holding positions in France, Illinois, Japan, Maryland, and Texas. She currently works as an educational consultant and continuing education provider in support of a number of organizations in the US and abroad. She is the founder and...2022-12-3115 minThe Culture We SpeakParent and Community Engagement
In this episode, Ms. Susana Barrios and I discuss her engagement in parent and community advocacy in Baltimore, MD. Strategies to improve educational opportunities for culturally and linguistically diverse populations are discussed.
Ms. Susana Barrios is a self-described learner of life and an agent of change who currently serves as an outreach coordinator for Disability Rights Maryland. Disability Rights Maryland is a protection and advocacy agency. Ms. Barrios is an active volunteer for a number of organizations where she advocates for parent involvement and empowerment.
Disability Rights Maryland
Advocacy & Community Building Thr...2022-09-2232 minThe Culture We SpeakLinguistic Liberty and Social Justice for All
In this episode, Ms. Ruskamp and I explore issues pertaining to language diversity and social activism. She shares some insight into her experiences attending school in Oakland, CA during the Ebonics Controversy.
Ms. Simone Akila Ruskamp (she/her) is a Black woman who loves Black people. She is a co-founder of Juneteenth Santa Barbara as well as Healing Justice Santa Barbara. She has led successful campaigns to center de-escalation and affirmation of life in Santa Barbara police use of force policies, secure monies for mental health positions instead of additional funding for law enforcement, establish city...2022-07-2538 minThe Culture We SpeakMicroaggressions in the Profession
In this episode, Dr. Karen Davis and I discuss microaggressions in communication sciences and disorders and our experiences at the 2022 National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing Convention.
Dr. Karen Davis is an associate professor at Middle Tennessee State University who has worked over 15 years as a school speech-language pathologist. Her research interests are centered in the domain of language and literacy for struggling learners. Dr. Davis’s research interests include language and literacy disorder in culturally and linguistically diverse populations, reading comprehension intervention, interprofessional education/practice (IPE/IPP), and cultural responsiveness in CSD education.
2022-07-0551 minThe Culture We SpeakMoving Away from a Deficit Mindset
In this episode, Ms. Yalanda Ludtke and I discuss deficit mindsets and incorporating familial and societal considerations into service delivery.
Ms. Yalanda Ludtke is speech-language pathologist who currently serves as the Collaborative Partnerships Director for Higher Expectations for Racine County. She is a leader, relationship builder, and equity advocate who works toward systemic change in favor of Black and brown families in Wisconsin.
Connect with Ms. Ludtke:
yalanda.ludtke@career2cradle.org
https://www.higherexpectationsracinecounty.org/
https://www.strivetogether.org/
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2022-06-2028 minThe Culture We SpeakUsing Language to Educate
In this episode, Dr. Lakeisha Johnson and I discuss multicultural education.
Dr. Lakeisha Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Communication Science and Disorders program at Florida State University and a certified speech-language pathologist. She is also the director of The Village, the community outreach and engagement division of the Florida Center for Reading Research. Her primary research interests include language, literacy, dialect, and executive function development in African American children. Dr. Johnson believes in building and leveraging research-practice partnerships to ensure children from vulnerable and underserved populations obtain strong language and literacy skills. She ha...2022-05-3145 min
You're Wrong AboutThe “Ebonics” Controversy
Mike tells Sarah how a simple idea in a single school district became a nationwide racial panic. Digressions include slasher movies, Space Invaders and homeschooling. The taglines are becoming more esoteric.
Thanks to our special guests Dionna Latimer-Hearn and Daniel Russell!
Mike’s video!
The abstract of Dionna’s Ph.D. dissertation, which won the the AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship Award!
The full text of the “Ebonics” resolution
Transcript of the Congressional hearing
James Baldwin’s 1979 op-ed, “If Black English Isn’t a Language, Then Tell Me, What Is?”
William Labov’s 1972 Atlantic article, “Academic Ignorance and...2019-04-0400 min