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Educating EmpathyFrom Stage to Soul: Richard A. Murray on Empathy, Culture, and the Power of StorytellingJoin us for an inspiring episode of our Educating Empathy Podcast, presented by SissyMarySue Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering empathy, equity, and education for a brighter future. This special interview is hosted by the dynamic Dr. Lugene Rihki Kennebrew, an award-winning educator, filmmaker, and cultural innovator known for his groundbreaking work in education and the arts. In this episode, Dr. Kennebrew sits down with the brilliant Richard A. Murray, a renowned playwright and screenwriter whose work has left an indelible mark on the world of theater and film. Richard takes us through his extraordinary life, sharing...
2024-12-0626 minEducating EmpathyArtist Lee Truer Poetry, Empathy, Teaching and Youth Emotional EmpowermentLee Truer shares her personal introspective, empathy driven POETRY and poignant reflections of when she encouraged students, in a writing project that allowed them to process difficult feelings after the death of George Floyd. You see, her students lived in the Minneapolis community where the protests and unrest due to racism and cruelty that led to the death of George Floyd, took place. She reflects on this time as well.I am particularly honored to share this highly gifted person with our listeners. Lee is a former mentor of mine from St. Mary's University who empowered me! I...
2024-11-0429 minEducating EmpathyThe Implications of African-Centered STEM - Prof. Sharif BeyahThe Implications of African-Centered STEM - Prof. Sharif BeyahPODCAST "Educating Empathy" - SissyMarySue Education Fund 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit. GUEST: Professor Sharif BeyahHOST: Dr. Lugene KennebrewMusic: "Already Done" by De'Arris Wayne Judkins; "Change the World the More We Care" by Dr. Lugene Kennebrew.Editing by Dr. Lugene Kennebrew and Anthony HotakainenVisit our Website! www.sissymarysue.org
2024-07-0443 minEducating EmpathyCreative Play for Teaching Empathy to Young Children - A Doctoral Dissertation Documentary of Play Pedagogy, Empathy, Inclusion, and EquitySissyMarySue Education Fund 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit- Public Charity offers the complete audio on our PODCAST -Educating Empathy- of:Creative Play for Teaching Empathy to Young Children( a doctoral dissertation- documentary of play pedagogy, empathy and inclusion/equity )This is rich with play and other research that can support the implementation of it for our youth in education and beyond! Our nonprofit website www.SissyMarySue.org has links to our PODCASTS.The FUTURE of Research Presentation &Representation in Research ….This is the research of...
2023-08-042h 07Educating EmpathyAccess and Inclusion in Aviation: A Conversation with Mamie Lanford Singleton and Colonel George LondonACCESS and INCLUSION in AVIATIONour "Educating Empathy" --PODCAST!Mamie Lanford Singleton-began an aviation enrichment program for youth in St. Paul Minnesota, when she was serving as a Police Officer that expanded to far beyond Minnesota. She serves as the Executive Director of YIMA (Youth Initiative Mentoring Academies)! She offered young people an enrichment activity beyond sports. She beams when she shares about her aviation students finding their confidence and going on to become Harvard graduates, pilots, air traffic controllers and so on!Colonel George London- was the first Black...
2023-05-131h 41Educating EmpathyA Conversation with Dr. Anton Treuer - Ojibwe Language RevitalizationIn this episode, Dr. Wendy Muhlhauser-Tingblad speaks with Dr. Anton Treuer. Dr. Treuer is a professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University in the Department of Languages and Indigenous Studies. He has authored several books including "Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians but Were too Afraid to Ask "The Assassination of Hole in the Day." The conversation centered on language revitalization and included discussion of Ojibwe language immersion schools, the role of technology in language learning, and many cultural elements of Indigenous learning philosophies. Dr. Treuer also shares about his personal background and how Indigenous culture influ...
2022-08-1754 minEducating EmpathyPart 2: A Duluth Family of Firsts: Recalling Racial Exclusion that Profoundly Changed to a Family Absolutely Embraced and Beloved in the communityEDUCATING EMPATHY- Podcast GUEST- Kai Carter recalls life growing up in Duluth Minnesota. Her family courageously and heroically paved the way for other families of color to be accepted in that community ultimately. You see, she comes from a Duluth family that represented many firsts in the community of Duluth in the 60’s. They were the first family to build and live in an all-white neighborhood which was met with hatred initially. While living in their home, the word hate and the “n” word were painted together on her family’s sidewalk and the side of the house repeatedly. Even dur...
2022-06-151h 00Educating EmpathyA Duluth Family of Firsts: Recalling Racial Exclusion that Profoundly Changed to a Family Absolutely Embraced and Beloved in the CommunityEDUCATING EMPATHY- Podcast GUEST- Kai Carter recalls life growing up in Duluth Minnesota. Her family courageously and heroically paved the way for other families of color to be accepted in that community ultimately. You see, she comes from a Duluth family that represented many firsts in the community of Duluth in the 60’s. They were the first family to build and live in an all-white neighborhood which was met with hatred initially. While living in their home, the word hate and the “n” word were painted together on her family’s sidewalk and the side of the house repeatedly. Even dur...
2022-06-1541 minEducating EmpathyPart 2: Social Justice, Higher Education & Policy Reflected on by a Civil Rights Pioneer with Dr. Lenneal HendersonApril PODCAST GUEST- Dr. Lenneal Henderson recalls life growing up in a social justice minded family, elaborates on reasons behind serving at both HBCU’s and a traditional college concurrently, as well as his vast array of board service, through a lens of empathy! He gets candid about many things including Ukraine, the current tide in the sea of social justice and the policy that supports or circumvents it. Dr. Henderson is truly a National Treasure! As a Black male he attended Berkeley in the 60’s, worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Dr. Howard Thurman, Congressman John Lewis and...
2022-04-221h 25Educating EmpathyPART 1- Social Justice, Higher Education & Policy Reflected on by a Civil Rights Pioneer with Dr. Lenneal HendersonApril PODCAST GUEST- Dr. Lenneal Henderson recalls life growing up in a social justice minded family, elaborates on reasons behind serving at both HBCU’s and a traditional college concurrently, as well as his vast array of board service, through a lens of empathy! He gets candid about many things including Ukraine, the current tide in the sea of social justice and the policy that supports or circumvents it. Dr. Henderson is truly a National Treasure! As a Black male he attended Berkeley in the 60’s, worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Dr. Howard Thurman, Congressman John Lewis and...
2022-04-201h 09Educating EmpathyPart 2: Accessibility: A Focus on Ability vs Disability with Dr. Toby Tomlinson BakerGUEST- Dr. Toby Tomlinson Baker, Teacher Awarded Honoree for exceptional work is a Special Education Teacher, Professor, Board Member & Chair of the College Planning Committee- SissyMarySue Education Fund. This is a conversation of ability versus disability in terms of access, inclusion and accommodation. From a personal experience of growing up with a label of Learning Disabled (LD), then later a diagnosis of ADHD in her 40’s, she describes not feeling validated in her intelligence but still emerged a triumphant voice and PhD. She’s been a tireless voice for her Latinx Special Education students as well as, Education Law...
2022-03-1838 minEducating EmpathyAccessibility: A Focus on Ability vs Disability with Dr. Toby Tomlinson Baker - Part 1GUEST- Dr. Toby Tomlinson Baker, Teacher Awarded Honoree for exceptional work is a Special Education Teacher, Professor, Board Member & Chair of the College Planning Committee- SissyMarySue Education Fund. This is a conversation of ability versus disability in terms of access, inclusion and accommodation. From a personal experience of growing up with a label of Learning Disabled (LD), then later a diagnosis of ADHD in her 40’s, she describes not feeling validated in her intelligence but still emerged a triumphant voice and PhD. She’s been a tireless voice for her Latinx Special Education students as well as, Education Law...
2022-03-1257 min