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Teaching Channel TalksCreating Classrooms That Honor Student Identity (w/ Kwame Sarfo-Mensah)In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato is joined by educator, author, and consultant Kwame Sarfo-Mensah to talk about honoring student identity in everyday teaching. Drawing from his new book Learning to Relearn, Kwame shares personal stories and practical strategies around identity, decentering, and collective action. He and Wendy discuss how cultural awareness, reflection, and empathy can shape stronger student-teacher relationships. Listen in for ways to build trust, center student voices, and create classrooms where every learner feels they belong.Resources for Continued LearningExplore the Book Learning to Relearn...2025-05-0722 min
Middle School Walk & TalkNot Just a Piece of Them, The Whole of Them with guest Kwame Sarfo-MensahIn this episode of the Middle School Walk & Talk podcast, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire welcome Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, a seasoned educator and consultant, to discuss his new book, Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom. Kwame shares insights from his work with Identity Talk Consulting, which focuses on culturally responsive teaching and anti-bias practices in K-12 schools. The conversation delves into addressing identity-based harm in middle schools, offering practical strategies like "calling in" for restorative dialogue and engaging families to foster inclusive environments, all informed by Kwame’s global perspective from living in Sierra Leone....2025-04-2836 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastKwame Sarfo Mensah - Got Gemz to TellKwame Sarfo-Mensah is the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC, a global educational consulting firm that specializes in developing K-12 teachers into identity-affirming educators. Additionally, Identity Talk Consulting, LLC is licensed as a DESE-approved professional development provider and a Minority Owned Enterprise within the Commonwealth for Massachusetts. Prior to starting his firm, he served as a middle school math teacher in Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA for nine years. Mr. Sarfo-Mensah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Temple University. Throughout his 17-year education career as a classroom teacher, author, and con...2025-02-261h 07
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah (❤️Olivia Wahl)What Happens When You Let Go of CONTROL in the Classroom?✨ In this S4 E24 bonus episode, discover how student-centered learning and innovative teaching can create meaningful classroom success through collaborative agreements. By focusing on personalized learning and active learning strategies, educators can build stronger connections with their students. This episode explores how cooperative learning transforms traditional classroom dynamics into spaces where every student thrives. 🌱I explore insights from Kwame Sarfo-Mensah's book Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom. Discover how to shift from traditional classroom control to collaborative agreements empow...2025-02-2112 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthHow Teachers Can Create Identity-Affirming Classrooms with Kwame Sarfo-MensahYou will learn practical strategies and frameworks to create inclusive, identity-affirming spaces throughout this S4E24 conversation with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah. This episode highlights Kwame’s book, Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally-Affirming Classroom. Kwame brings seventeen years of education experience, including nine years as a middle school math teacher in Philadelphia and Boston. He is the founder of Identity Talk Consulting and host of the Identity Talk 4 Educators podcast. As a former middle school math teacher, Kwame discusses the journey from classroom tea...2025-02-1736 min
Conscious Pathways: Conversations for Transformative EducationCentering Identity in the Classroom with Kwame Sarfo-MensahIn this episode of the Conscious Pathways podcast, host Brittney Carey speaks with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, founder of Identity Talk Consulting and author of Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom.Kwame shares his journey from aspiring athlete to influential educator and consultant. Together, they explore how centering student identity can transform classrooms, build culturally affirming spaces, and support student well-being.What you’ll learn:How anti-bias, anti-racist practices foster inclusive classrooms.Why reflective practice is critical for educators.Actionable tips for empowering students through culture and justice.Kwame’s vision for a re...2025-01-2144 min
Time for Teachership192. Learning to Relearn with Kwame Sarfo-MensahIn today's episode with special guest Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, Lindsay discusses how and why it's important for us all to learn how to relearn and open our minds to new ideas. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get In Touch With Kwame Sarfo-Mensah: Website- https://identitytalk4educators.com Instagram- @kwam_the_identity_shaper Twitter- @identityshaper LinkedIn- https://linkedin.com/in/kwame-sarfo-mensah Patreon- https://patreon.com/kwamesarfomensah Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/192 Lindsay's Links: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Facebook Group: Time for Teachership 2025-01-0736 min
Our ClassroomEpisode 108 | Exploring Success in Education w/ Kwame Sarfo-MensahIn this episode of Our Classroom, we're thrilled to present an eye-opening conversation with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, a former 7th and 8th grade math teacher from Boston Public Schools and now a passionate education advocate. This episode dives deep into Kwame's journey from classroom challenges to global experiences in Sierra Leone. Kwame shares his frustrations and realizations about the varying commitments among educators, and he distinguishes between allyship and co-conspiratorship in driving meaningful change.
We'll explore Kwame's new book, "Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom," and discuss the critical difference between "schooling" and "education." Y...2024-10-3044 min
The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black EducatorsLearning to Relearn with Kwame Sarfo-MensahIn this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons interviews Kwame Sarfo-Mensah and discusses his transformative journey from aspiring professional athlete to dedicated educator. Kwame discusses his initial pivot to becoming a math teacher and the various challenges he faced in his early teaching years, including a lack of support and job security in Philadelphia charter schools. Moving to Boston, he navigated the complexities of unionized school districts, ultimately learning the importance of self-care to avoid burnout and racial battle fatigue. This episode highlights systemic issues in education, such as the exploitation of committed...2024-10-251h 08
The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black EducatorsLearning to Relearn with Kwame Sarfo-MensahIn this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons interviews Kwame Sarfo-Mensah and discusses his transformative journey from aspiring professional athlete to dedicated educator. Kwame discusses his initial pivot to becoming a math teacher and the various challenges he faced in his early teaching years, including a lack of support and job security in Philadelphia charter schools. Moving to Boston, he navigated the complexities of unionized school districts, ultimately learning the importance of self-care to avoid burnout and racial battle fatigue. This episode highlights systemic issues in education, such as the exploitation of committed...2024-10-251h 09
The SENIA Happy Hour PodcastKwame Sarfo-MensahOverview:
Today host Lori Boll speaks with educator and author Kwame Sarfo-Mensah about his recently published book "Learning to Relearn" which is a call for unlearning and relearning, encouraging teachers to continually evolve their practices to meet the diverse needs of their students. Kwame tells us his inspiration behind writing the book as well as how we can all become better educators by celebrating the intersectionality of our students. You won’t want to miss this episode!
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The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling PodcastStorytelling, Critical Thinking, and Culturally Responsive Teaching with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah📅 Record Date: October 1, 2024
🎧 Hosts: Christian Ace Stettler
🎙️ Guest: Kwame Sarfo-Mensah
In this episode of The Critical Social Worker, host professor Christian Ace Stettler is joined by Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, an educator and consultant living in Sierra Leone, to explore the power of culturally responsive teaching, storytelling in education, and the importance of values-based classrooms.
Together, they delve into Kwame’s journey to Sierra Leone, the writing process behind his book Learning to Relearn, and critical topics like Critical Race Theory, decolonization, and land acknowledgment. They also discuss the crucial role of curiosity and critical thinking in education, offering educators actionable insights on h...2024-10-041h 09
Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions!Kwame Sarfo-Mensah"The way you unlearn is by first acknowledging the privileges you have." - Kwame Sarfo-MensahKwame is applying his dual-major Bachelor of Arts and Mathematics and Master of Education degrees from Temple University to the high calling of equipping educators with the tools to create culturally affirming classrooms where every student's identity is acknowledged and celebrated. His third book, Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom, will be released on November 15th, 2024.Kwame taught middle school math in Philadelphia and Boston before moving to Sierra Leone, where he currently serves as a...2024-09-261h 13
Be a Better Ally: critical conversations for K12 educators185: Classrooms of care with Kwame Sarfo-MensahKwame Sarfo-Mensah has an incredible book hitting shelves this coming Fall, and it is one of those must read books.
In this episode we talk about that book and Kwame's perspective on much more. We explore the importance of understanding one's childhood experiences and how it can help educators better connect with their students. We also discuss the concept of home and how it can be defined differently for each person. Kwame emphasizes the need for trust and vulnerability in building relationships and creating a sense of belonging. They also touch on the role of curiosity and learning in dismantling...2024-08-2948 min
ISS EDUlearn: Ask Me AnythingRelearning Education: Kwame Sarfo-Mensah on Creating Inclusive ClassroomsKwame Sarfo-Mensah is an educational changemaker, known for his dedication to bringing social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion into schools. As the founder of Identity Talk 4 Educators, a global educational consulting firm, Kwame is doing instrumental work; empowering K-12 educators to become identity-affirming teachers. His work is grounded in anti-bias, anti-racist (ABAR) education principles, aiming to dismantle systemic biases and foster inclusive learning environments. His latest book, Learning to Relearn, provides a powerful roadmap for teachers who want to challenge their own biases, embrace diversity, and support intersectional student identities. The book offers practical strategies and insights, encouraging educators...2024-08-2525 min
ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 139: Kwame Sarfo-Mensah|| Identity Talk 4 Educators ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I welcome to the show, Ghanaian/American Educator, Kwame Sarfo-Mensah. He's the Founder & CEO of Identity Talk Consulting, an Author, and the Host of 'Identity Talk 4 Educators Live' Podcast. He's an inspirational ambassador & revolutionary leader in the field of education, and a staunch advocate for teacher empowerment. He has spoken at numerous educational conferences and worked diligently to support the recruitment and retention of teachers of color in education. His family are currently living in Sierra Leone.
Tune in as Kwame shares the identity...2024-06-221h 24
Allison Loves Math PodcastRadical Math Talk with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah“Sometimes the strongest math learners are the ones who are the slowest processors. They just need a little bit more time to think through certain concepts. So we have to reframe our understanding of what it means to be strong in math.” - Kwame Sarfo-Mensah Today, Allison interviews Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, the author of Shaping the Teacher Identity: 8 Lessons That Will Help Define the Teacher in You and From Inaction to 'In Action': Creating a New Normal for Urban Educators. A 15-year veteran urban educator, the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC, and a proud graduate of Temple Univ...2023-01-0317 minOur ClassroomEpisode 27 | Mathin' It Up Pt. 3 w/ Kwame Sarfo- MensahWelcome to Our Classroom! In this brief episode, Math Educator and Consultant Kwame Sarfo-Mensah wraps up our conversation about math including talking about supporting bilingual learners.
Kwame Sarfo-Mensah is a 15-year veteran urban educator and the founder & CEO of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC., an independent educational consulting firm that provides professional development and consulting services to K-12 school districts, educators, colleges & universities and educational non-profit organizations. He is also the author of two books: "Shaping the Teacher Identity: 8 Lessons That Will Help Define the Teacher in You" and "From Inaction to 'In Action': Creating a New Normal f...2022-07-0613 min
TeacherGoals PodcastTeacherGoal #17: Culturally Responsive Teaching in Math with Kwame Sarfo-MensahAre you making sure to stay true to the teacher in you? In today's episode, Kwame Sarfo-Mensah shares his experiences as a culturally responsive educator and how he's incorporated culturally responsive teaching into math lessons. He discloses the challenges that come along with this type of teaching but emphasizes how engaged the students get in learning once they have a personal connection to the topic. Kwame touches on why books are essential to provide students with windows and mirrors into other fields. Let's dive in!Kwame Sarfo-Mensah has served as a secondary-level mathematics teacher and educational consultant...2022-06-3036 minOur ClassroomEpisode 26 | Mathin' It Up Pt. 2 w/ Kwame Sarfo-MensahAs we proceed (P. Diddy voice) with the math strategies you need! In part 2 of Mathin' It Up w/ Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, we discuss Math & Hip Hop, creating a STEM Speaker Series, Culturally Responsive Teaching in math, standardized testing, and the difference between math in the USA and math in Western African countries.
Kwame Sarfo-Mensah is a 15-year veteran urban educator and the founder & CEO of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC., an independent educational consulting firm that provides professional development and consulting services to K-12 school districts, educators, colleges & universities and educational non-profit organizations. He is also the author...2022-06-2922 minOur ClassroomEpisode 25 | Mathin' It Up Pt. 1 w/ Kwame Sarfo-MensahI don’t even like math like that but this was fun! 😂 My mom commented, “I wish I had a math teacher like you when I was in school!” Brother Kwame Sarfo-Mensah out here getting love from mom dukes! I guess he was a good guest to have on the show and I will have to bring him back in the future! Yes, I used all exclamation points is this caption! Check out this lively conversation where we talk about math, culturally responsive teaching, supporting educators in growing their anti bias anti racist practices and more!
Kwame Sarfo-Men...2022-06-2225 min
Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Centering Indigenous Culture in K-12 Education" (Trisha Moquino)In this episode, I'm honored to welcome Trisha Moquino to the podcast to talk about her personal journey in education, the inspiration behind the founding of the Keres Children's Learning Center and the Indigenous Montessori Institute, and what actionable steps that educators, school districts, and teacher education programs need to take to center the cultural, historical, and lived experiences of Indigenous People with fidelity. To learn more about Trisha's work, you can visit her personal website at indigenouscheerleader.com or the Keres Children's Learning Center website at kclcmontessori.org. You can also follow Trisha on Instagram with the handles @in...2021-04-211h 04
That TeacherStaying True to the Teacher in You with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah (Part 2)Welcome back for part 2 of Kwame's interview! Kwame Sarfo-Mensah is a 15-year veteran urban educator and the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC., an independent educational consulting firm that provides professional development and consulting services to K-12 school districts, educators, colleges & universities and educational non-profit organizations. He is also the author of two books: "Shaping the Teacher Identity: 8 Lessons That Will Help Define the Teacher in You" and "From Inaction to 'In Action': Creating a New Normal for Urban Educators". In this episode, we do a deep dive into having and learning from difficult conversations as a bu...2021-04-1944 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Dr. Good from the H.O.O.D" (Dr. Tyra Good)In this episode, I had the honor of having Dr. Tyra Good on the podcast to share about her upbringing in Pittsburgh, PA, how her time at an HBCU (i.e. Howard University) shaped her development as an educator, and the current work she's doing as the founding executive director of the Center for Equity in Urban Education (CEUE) at Elms College in Chicopee, MA. To learn more about Dr. Good's work, you can follow her on all social media platforms with the handle @tyrathegooddr or visit the Center for Equity in Urban Education website at https://www.elms.e...2021-04-141h 12
That TeacherStaying True to the Teacher in You with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah (Part 1)This week and next week (we had A LOT to discuss!) you're going to hear from Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, a 15-year veteran urban educator and the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC., an independent educational consulting firm that provides professional development and consulting services to K-12 school districts, educators, colleges & universities and educational non-profit organizations. He is also the author of two books: "Shaping the Teacher Identity: 8 Lessons That Will Help Define the Teacher in You" and "From Inaction to 'In Action': Creating a New Normal for Urban Educators". We begin our conversation by discussing the journey from pa...2021-04-1233 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Just Experience the Radical Power of Happyvism" (Justis Lopez)In this episode, I'm honored to have the good brother Justis Lopez on the podcast. In our conversation, he shares his personal journey in education, the inspiration behind the founding of his company, Just Experience, the evolution of hip-hop pedagogy in K-12 education, and the reason why "happyvism" is the key for centering youth voice and creating liberatory spaces within our education system. To learn more about Justis' work, you can visit the Just Experience website at justexperienceus.com or the Project Happyvism website at projecthappyvism.com. You can also follow him on Instagram (@social_justis) and Facebook!
BIO...2021-04-071h 23Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Restore More" (Claudine Miles & Kimberlie Milton)In this episode, I'm honored to have the dynamic duo of Claudine Miles & Kimberlie Milton of Restore More on the podcast. In our conversation, they shared their personal journeys in education, the inspiration behind the founding of Restore More, and why it's important for K-12 school districts to center social-emotional learning, antiracism, and restorative practices to improve the educational experiences of their students. To learn more about Restore More, you can visit their website at werestoremore.com or you can follow them on all social media platforms with the handle @werestoremore.
BIO: Claudine Miles holds an English Deg...2021-03-311h 07Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Disrupting Whiteness in Teacher Education" (Dr. Bree Picower)In this episode, I had the incredible honor of welcoming Dr. Bree Picower to the podcast. In our conversation, she shares her personal journey in education, her inspiration behind publishing her newest book, "Reading, Writing & Racism", how she has evolved as a social justice teacher educator over the span of her 20+ year career, and so much more! To learn more about Dr. Picower's work, you can visit her website at breepicower.com or follow her on Instagram (@bossssy13), Twitter (@drbreebree), and Facebook!
BIO: Dr. Bree Picower is an Associate Professor at Montclair State University in the College of...2021-03-2459 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Science with Mrs. Broadus" (Angela Broadus)In this episode, I’m honored to welcome my good friend Angela Broadus to the podcast to share her personal journey in education, her life as a first-generation Ghanaian immigrant, the need for school districts to emphasize Science education in K-12 schools, and so much more! To learn more about Angela’s work, you can visit her website at sciencewithmrsbroadus.com or follow her on Instagram (@ang.broadus) & Twitter (@angelabroadus6)
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Angela Broadus is a wife, mom, educator, and teacherpreneur. She received her Bachelors in Biological Sciences at UMBC. She is certified in STEM Elementary Education via...2021-03-171h 39Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"LearninginHues" (Patricia Bebe)In this episode, I'm honored to have Patricia Bebe on the podcast to share her personal journey in education, the inspiration behind the founding of LearninginHues, the actionable steps that teachers can take to engage in activism and civic engagement, and so much more! To learn more about Patricia's work, you can visit her website at learninginhues.com or you can connect with her on Instagram (@learning_inhues).
BIO: Patricia Bebe is the founder & CEO of LearninginHues and a 4th grade teacher at Lake Silver Elementary who graduated from the University of Florida with her bachelors in En...2021-03-101h 00Teaching Channel TalksKwame Sarfo-Mensah and Shaping the Teacher IdentityHow have your life experiences shaped who you are in the classroom? Listen in as author and educator Kwame Sarfo-Mensah and Wendy Amato as they discuss the cultural bias in standardized testing, building community connections, and how all educators can have a culturally responsive classroom. Want to hear more from Kwame and Wendy? Join a free webinar series to learn more about the topics discussed in this podcast.Continue LearningJoin a free webinar series with Kwame and Wendy this MarchSign up for a 15-hour professional development course from Kwame and Teaching ChannelLearn more abo...2021-03-1018 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Using Social Studies Education as a Vehicle for Social Justice" (Ben Bruhn)In this episode, I welcome high school history teacher and adjunct professor Ben Bruhn to the podcast to share his personal journey in education, his insights on the current state of social studies education, and the current gaps that exist in teacher education. To learn more about Ben's work, you can follow him on LinkedIn and on Instagram with the handle @ben.bruhn.
BIO: Ben Bruhn is a high school social studies, AVID, and credit recovery teacher at St. Helens High School in St. Helens, Oregon. He is also an adjunct instructor at Portland State University where he...2021-03-031h 01Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Love, Teach, Repeat" (Vennieta Grant)In this episode, I'm honored to welcome Vennieta Grant to the podcast to share her personal journey in education, her thoughts on the current state of teacher education, her role as an AVID coordinator in her school district, and much more! To learn more about Vennieta's work, you can visit her website at linktr.ee/loveteachrepeat or you can follow her on Instagram with the handle @loveteachrepeat.
BIO: Vennieta Grant is an 8th grade English teacher at Cesar Chavez Middle School in Lynwood, California. In addition to teaching, she is an AVID coordinator, a cu...2021-02-241h 07Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Black on Black Education" (Eva Jean-Charles & Jamaal Thomas)In this episode, I'm honored to have the dynamic father-daughter duo of Eva Jean-Charles and Jamaal Thomas from Black on Black Education come on the podcast to talk about their special relationship as father & daughter, the founding of Black on Black Education, their evolving relationship as business partners, and much more! To learn more about the work of Black on Black Education, you can visit their website at blackonblackeducation.com or you can follow them on Instagram with the handle @blackonblacked.
BIO: Evalaurene Jean-Charles is the founder of Black on Black Education, an education consulting firm dedicated to...2021-02-171h 13Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"EdGuru: An Online Multilingual Global Platform for Educators" (Dr. Roy Pope)In this episode, we're going INTERNATIONAL with special guest Dr. Roy Pope. In our conversation, he shares about his personal journey in education, life as an international educator in Dubai, the inspiration behind the founding of EdGuru, and so much more! To learn more about EdGuru, you can visit the company website at edguru.co or you can follow the company on Facebook & Instagram (@edguruedge). If you're an international teacher who's currently abroad or an educator who has aspirations of teaching abroad, you don't want to miss this episode!
BIO: Dr. Roy Pope has serv...2021-02-101h 05Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"A Culturally Infused Approach to Teacher Education" (Dr. Courtney Rose)In this episode, I'm honored to have Dr. Courtney Rose on the podcast to talk about her personal journey in education, the state of black women in academia, the actions that institutions of higher learning can take to decolonize their teacher education programs, and much more! To learn more about Dr. Rose's work, you can visit her website at ivyroseconsulting.com or you can follow her on Instagram & Twitter with the handle @drcourtneyrose.
BIO: Dr. Courtney Rose is the Founder of Ivy Rose Consulting. Dr. Rose earned a doctorate in Curriculum & Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University, a m...2021-02-031h 11
The Calvin Nellum PodcastHow to Define the Teacher in You? Part 2 (feat. Kwame Sarfo Mensah)Happy Black History Month Family! The wealth gap between Black and other races continues to grow as we speak, it's imperative as a FAMILY to support each other's businesses with our POCKETS.Let's support these businesses by either purchasing a product, sharing a post, a video, or just simplify showing some love.Kwame Sarfo MensahThis week I will be talking to the Founder & CEO at Identity Talk Consulting, LLC Kwame Sarfo Mensah. He's an education consultant, author, 14-year teacher veteran, and a Master Teacher. His book, " Shaping the Teacher Identity: 8 L...2021-02-0329 minThe Calvin Nellum PodcastHow to Define the Teacher in You? Part 1 (feat. Kwame Sarfo Mensah)Happy Black History Month Family! The wealth gap between Black and other races continues to grow as we speak, it's imperative as a FAMILY to support each other's businesses with our POCKETS.Let's support these businesses by either purchasing a product, sharing a post, a video, or just simplify showing some love.Kwame Sarfo MensahThis week I will be talking to the Founder & CEO at Identity Talk Consulting, LLC Kwame Sarfo Mensah. He's an education consultant, author, 14-year teacher veteran, and a Master Teacher. His book, " Shaping the Teacher Identity: 8 L...2021-02-0231 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Black Identity Development in Predominantly White Schools" (Rachel Deleveaux)In this episode, I welcome Rachel Deleveaux to the podcast to talk about her personal journey in education, her doctoral research on the impact that predominantly white schools have on Black identity development and how after school programs can serve as a tool to build self-efficacy in Black children who are in those environments. If you would like to learn more about Rachel's work, you can visit her website at veauxinitiatives.club or follow her on Instagram at @iamracheldeleveaux.
BIO: Rachel Deleveaux, a Cambridge native, became passionate about developing clearer and more equitable pathways to college while att...2021-01-2758 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The Lopez Effect: Transforming Self & Community" (Dr. Nadia Lopez)In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing the one and only Dr. Nadia Lopez and we discussed everything from her career in education, her personal self-care journey, and everything in between! THIS episode is one that you definitely want to bring your notebook for! So many gems dropped throughout this conversation! To learn more about Dr. Lopez, you can visit her website at thelopezeffect.com or follow her on Instagram & Twitter with the handle @thelopezeffect.
BIO: Dr. Nadia Lopez is an award-winning, globally recognized thought-leader in education, who opened a school to close a prison. At an...2021-01-211h 42Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"An Educator's Literary Quest for Racial Justice" (Kelisa Wing)To kick off 2021, we're excited to have education advocate Kelisa Wing come on the podcast to share her personal journey in education, discuss her new children's book series "Racial Justice in America", and express her thoughts on the future of education in America with the new administration coming into the White House. To learn more about Kelisa's work, you can visit her website at kelisawing.com or follow her on Instagram (@kelisa_javon) and Twitter (@kelisa_I2teach).
BIO: Kelisa Wing has been an educator for 13 years. She taught 8th-grade Language Arts and Reading to military-connected children at...2021-01-0553 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The Insightful Teacher" (Rakim Amalu Jenkins)In this episode, I'm honored to end the year with high school history teacher and motivational speaker Rakim Amalu Jenkins. In our conversation, he shares his personal journey into education, how he evolved into "The Insightful Teacher", the impact and future of the"Teachers for Good Trouble" movement, and much more! To learn more about Rakim's work, you can visit his website at https://linktr.ee/theinsightfulteacher or follow him on Instagram (@theinsightfulteacher).
BIO: Rakim Amalu Jenkins is a high school history teacher, motivational speaker, and life coach based in Brooklyn, NY. He is a 2013 alumnus of The...2020-12-311h 12Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The Thriving Teacher Project" (Maria Tan)In this episode, we're honored to have Bronx, NY based educator Maria Tan on the podcast to talk about her personal journey in education, the emergence of The Thriving Teacher Project, and the urgent need for schools to integrate trauma-informed and mindfulness practices in their day-to-day operations. To learn more about Maria's work, you can visit the Thriving Teacher Project page on Facebook or follow the organization on Instagram (@thethrivingteacherproject).
BIO: Maria Tan is a high school science teacher turned mindful educator, facilitator, and coach. She promotes equity in education through mindfulness and contemplative practices. During her fi...2020-12-2451 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Little Justice Leaders" (Shelby Kretz)In this episode, we're honored to have Shelby Kretz come on the show to talk about her personal journey in education, her doctoral work in social justice at UCLA, the founding of her company, Little Justice Leaders, and so much more! To learn more about Shelby’s work, you can visit the Little Justice Leaders website at www.littlejusticeleaders.com or you can connect with her on Instagram (@littlejusticeleaders) & Twitter (@JusticeLeaders).
BIO: Shelby Kretz is an educational researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the creator of the Little Justice Leaders subscription box. Little Justic...2020-12-1754 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The Millennial Educator" (Tyshia Seldon)In this episode, we're honored to have Tyshia Seldon, the founder & CEO of Black University, come on the show to talk about her personal journey in education, the importance of teacher self-care during COVID-19, her passion for creating safe, affirming spaces for educators of color, and so much more! To learn more about Tyshia’s work, you can visit her website at blackuniversity.org or connect with her on Instagram (@themillenialeducator, @blackeducatorsconnect and @blackeducatorsapparel).
BIO: Tyshia Lene’a Seldon, popularly known as “The Millennial Educator”, is a proud native of Baltimore, MD. She completed her undergraduate studies at Bethune Co...2020-12-111h 00Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The Reimagining of the Black Male Educator" (Rodney Robinson)In this episode, I'm honored to have the 2019 National Teacher of the Year Rodney Robinson come on the show to share his personal journey in education, the importance of prioritizing SEL practices in our schools, his experience as the National Teacher of the Year, his thoughts on who should be our next Secretary of Education, and so much more! To learn more about Rodney's work, you can visit his website at rodrobinsonrva.com or follow him on Instagram & Twitter (@RodRobinsonRVA).
BIO: Rodney Robinson is a 20-year teaching veteran. He graduated from King William High School in rural Vi...2020-12-041h 08
The CharacterStrong PodcastThe Importance Of Shaping Our Teacher Identities - Kwame Sarfo-MensahKwame Sarfo-Mensah is a 14-year veteran urban educator and the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC., an independent educational consulting firm that provides professional development and consulting services to K-12 school districts, educators, colleges & universities and educational non-profit organizations. He is also the author of two books: "Shaping the Teacher Identity: 8 Lessons That Will Help Define the Teacher in You" and "From Inaction to 'In Action': Creating a New Normal for Urban Educators". As a staunch ambassador and advocate for teacher empowerment, Kwame has spoken at numerous national education conferences and worked diligently to support the recruitment and retention...2020-12-0317 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Beats, Rhymes & Happyvism" (Ryan T. Parker)In this episode, we're excited to have poet laureate Ryan T. Parker come on the show to talk about his personal journey in education, the "Happyvism" Project, the evolution of hip-hop culture in public education, and so much more! To learn more about Ryan's work, you can visit his website at ryanparkerthepoet.com or follow him on Instagram (@peaceloveparker).
BIO: Ryan T. Parker is a Manchester, CT based poet, teacher of the year recipient & artivist. Raised by a strong, single mother in Norwich, Connecticut, he has been penning poems and preaching peace since the age of ten. A...2020-11-2658 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The Classy Chemist" (Dr. Yasmine Daniels)In this episode, we're excited to have Chemistry professor and STEAM advocate Dr. Yasmine Daniels come on the show to talk about her journey in education, the release of her brand new book series, "Building My Self-eSTEAM in Science", the current state of STEAM education for young women of color, and much more! To learn more about Dr. Daniels work, you can visit her website linktr.ee/ClassyChemist or follow her handle @classychemist on Instagram & Twitter.
BIO: Dr. Yasmine Daniels has a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and has done a great deal of research in Environmental Re...2020-11-2056 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The Woke Spanish Teacher" (Françoise Thenoux)In this episode, we're excited to have elementary Spanish teacher and anti-bias advocate Françoise Thenoux talk about her personal journey in education, her work as "The Woke Spanish Teacher", and the importance of prioritizing World Language education in our schools! To learn more about Françoise's work, you can visit her at her website thewokespanishteacher.com or connect with her on Instagram (@thewokespanishteacher) & Twitter (@TWSteacher).
BIO: Françoise Thenoux has been an educator for almost 20 years. She is a proud Latina and worked as an ESL teacher for years, not only providing the students with the nece...2020-11-1759 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Black Appetite. White Food" (Dr. Jamila Lyiscott)In this episode, we're honored to have award-winning educator and speaker Dr. Jamila Lyiscott on the show to talk about her personal journey in education, her best-selling book "Black Appetite. White Food", and the importance of integrating social justice education in K-12 schools. To follow Dr. Lyiscott's work, you can visit her website at jamilalyiscott.com or connect with her on Instagram & Twitter with the handle @jamila_lyiscott.
BIO: Jamila Lyiscott aka, Dr. J, is a community-engaged scholar, nationally renowned speaker, and the author of Black Appetite. White Food: Issues of Race, Voice, and Justice Within and Be...2020-11-1351 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Next Level Teaching" (Jonathan Alsheimer)In this episode, we're honored to have award-winning educator Jonathan Alsheimer on the show to talk about his personal journey as an educator, his book, "Next Level Teaching", and the importance of empowering students in order to transform school culture. To follow Jonathan's work, you can follow him on Instagram and Twitter with the handle @Mr_Alsheimer!
BIO: Jonathan Alsheimer is the unorthodox, energetic, and entertaining middle school teacher who refuses to live a life of limitations and works with UFC Fighters, celebrities, and clothing brands. As a passionate educator and international keynote speaker, Jonathan Alsheimer believes in t...2020-11-1150 min
Wicked Writers11/10/2020_Kwame Sarfo-Mensah_Identity Talk LLC.In this episode, I talk with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, owner of Identity Talk LLC, an independent educational consulting firm that provides professional development and consulting services to K-12 school districts, educators, colleges & universities and educational non-profit organizations. He is also the author of two books: "Shaping the Teacher Identity: 8 Lessons That Will Help Define the Teacher in You" and "From Inaction to 'In Action': Creating a New Normal for Urban Educators". Kwame's work has also been featured in Edutopia, Education Post, WGBH News, The Educators' Room, LLC., and Medium.
You can visit his website to learn...2020-11-1029 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Cultivating Genius" (Dr. Gholdy Muhammad)In this episode, we're excited to have Dr. Gholdy Muhammad come on the show to share about her personal journey in education, her new book "Cultivating Genius", the importance of teaching and assessing literacy through a historically responsive lens, and much more! To learn more about Dr. Muhammad's work, you can visit her website at https://linktr.ee/HillPedagogies or connect with her on Twitter (@GholdyM) and Instagram (@gholdy.m).
BIO: Dr. Gholnecsar “Gholdy” Muhammad is the associate professor at Georgia State University teaching literacy and language in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education. She also serves...2020-11-101h 14Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The RenewED Teacher" (Krystal L. Smith)In this week's episode of #IDTALK4EDLIVE, we welcome our good friend Krystal L. Smith to the show to learn about personal journey as an educator, the importance of teacher self-care, how she evolved into "The RenewED Teacher" and so much more! To learn more about Krystal's work, you can visit her website at renewedteacher.com or connected with her on Instagram & Twitter!
BIO: Krystal L. Smith is a proud native of Pittsburgh, PA and certified elementary teacher, currently teaching 4th grade Math and Social Studies at the Pittsburgh Public Schools. She also started the RenewED Teacher b...2020-11-0657 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Teacher to Teacher Magazine" (Debrice Hill)In this episode, we are excited to have Debrice Hill come on the show to talk about her personal journey in education, the inspiration behind the founding of "Teacher to Teacher Magazine", and how the targeted media marketing of Black and Brown educators can attract more young Black and Brown people to join the teacher pipeline. To learn more about Debrice's work, you can visit her website at debricehill.com or you can follow her on Instagram with the handles @sparklesandsprinklesinfirst and @teacher_to_teacher_magazine.
BIO: Debrice Hill is a first grade teacher and instructional coach ba...2020-10-301h 01Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The Revolutionary Principal" (Amen Rahh)In this episode, we're honored to have the "Revolutionary Principal", Amen Rahh come on the podcast to share about his journey as an educator, his upcoming book, and the revolutionary work he's doing as the Founding Principal of University Pathways Public Service Academy. You can check out Principal Rahh's "Revolutionary Educator" Apparel website revedx.com or follow @principalrahh on all social media platforms.
BIO: Amen Mandela Rahh is known as the Revolutionary Principal for how he has built and founded University Pathways Public Service Academy “The U”, an urban public school in South Central Los Angeles. Principal Rahh d...2020-10-2345 min
The Counter Narrative: Changing the Way We Talk (and think) About EducationEpisode 25: Interview with Kwame Sarfo-MensahIn this episode, I chat with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, a 14-year veteran urban educator and the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC., an independent educational consulting firm that provides professional development and consulting services to K-12 school districts, educators, colleges & universities and educational non-profit organizations. He is also the author of two books: "Shaping the Teacher Identity: 8 Lessons That Will Help Define the Teacher in You" and "From Inaction to 'In Action': Creating a New Normal for Urban Educators".
As a staunch ambassador and advocate for teacher empowerment, Kwame has spoken at numerous national education conferences and worked...2020-10-1646 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Langston League" (Erica Buddington)In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with award-winning educator, speaker, and author, Erica Buddington. In our conversation, Erica shares her inspiration behind the founding of Langston League, her company's new partnership with Flipgrid, her current journey of starting her own school, and much more! To learn more about Erica's work, you can visit the Langston League website at langstonleague.org or her personal website at mostfireteacher.com. You can also connect with Erica and Langston League on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Erica Buddington is an accomplished edupreneur, speaker and author, on a...2020-07-2941 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The Positive Influences of Black School Leadership" (Dr. Tia Lites)In this episode , we're honored to have Dr. Tia Lites come on the show to share her personal journey as an educator and the importance of Black school leadership in urban schools! To learn more about Tia, you can connect with her on LinkedIN and Instagram (@flashinglites).
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Dr. Tia Lites is currently the Vice Principal and Director of Teaching & Learning at the Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy in Boston, MA. Her devotion is advancing successful, evidence-based practices in teaching and learning, fostering the academic advancement of the students, and creating a professional development program designed...2020-07-2847 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"New Teacher Bestie" (Yolanda Plear)In this episode, we had the honor of interviewing Yolanda Plear, founder of New Teacher Bestie!! In our conversation, Yolanda shared her personal journey from disgruntled classroom to her new mission as an advocate for new teachers! To learn more about Yolanda, you can visit her website at newteacherbestie.com or connect with her on the following platforms:
FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN - Yolanda Plear INSTAGRAM - @newteacherbestie TWITTER - @TeachYoYo
BIO: Yolanda Plear, M.Ed, also known as the "New Teacher Bestie", is a full time New Teacher Coach and entrepreneur. Yolanda has 9 years of classroom experience, including 1st grade and Kinderg...2020-07-2135 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Fathers' Uplift, Inc." (Charles Clayton Daniels Jr.)In next week's episode of #IDTALK4EDLIVE, we have the honor of speaking with Charles Clayton Daniels Jr., co-founder and CEO of Fathers' Uplift, Inc. In our conversation, he shares about the importance of black fatherhood, the founding of Fathers' Uplift, his experience as an Obama Foundation Follow, and much more! To learn more about Fathers' Uplift, you can visit the website at fathersuplift.org or connect with them on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.
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Charles C. Daniels, Jr., co-founder/Chief Executive Officer of Fathers’ Uplift, Inc., grew up without a father in his life. Despite his mo...2020-07-0740 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Making Us Matter" (Eghosa Obaizamomwan Hamilton & T. Gertrude Jenkins)In this episode, we're excited to have Eghosa Obaizamomwan Hamilton and T. Gertrude Jenkins, co-founders of Making Us Matter, on the show! In our conversation, the two educators will share about their doctoral work at the University of San Francisco, the creation of Making Us Matter, how anti-Blackness manifest itself in school systems across the United States, and much more! To learn more about Making Us Matter, you can visit the school's website at www.makingusmatter.com or you can connect with the school on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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T. Gertrude Jenkins is a 13-year...2020-06-2640 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"On Track With Mizz P." (Amber Peters)In this episode, we welcome college & career planning consultant Amber Peters to the show. In our conversation, Amber will discuss the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the college admissions process for high school seniors and ways that students can prepare for careers in the aftermath of the pandemic. To learn more about Amber's work, you can visit her website at www.mizzp.nyc or you can connect with her on the following social media platforms:
FACEBOOK - Mizz P. INSTAGRAM - @ontrackwithmizzp TWITTER - @mizzpnyc
BIO: Amber Peters, popularly known as "Mizz P", is a certified Jill of All Trades. She is an Educator, App Developer, Aut...2020-06-2348 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"McGriff Films" (Tim Young)In this episode, we're honored to have Tim Young, the founder of the independent film company McGriff Films. In our conversation, Tim shares about his early life in Brockton, how he developed his love for filmmaking, the creation of his hit show, "Rockin' Wit McGriff", and much more! To learn more about Tim's work, you can connect with him on the following social media platforms:
FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE - McGriff Films INSTAGRAM - @mcgriff_films
BIO: A proud native of Brockton, MA, Tim graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Newbury College, where he finished his basketball career as the 2nd a...2020-06-1935 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Cultivating Young Kings" (Brian Keith Harris II)In this episode, we have the honor of inviting award-winning educator Brian Keith Harris to the show. In our conversation, Brian will share about the importance of mentoring boys of color, how teachers can use movement and mindfulness to address trauma in their students, the five ways to help boys of color be successful in the classroom, and much more! To learn more about Brian's work, you can visit his website linktr.ee/briankeithharris or connect with him on the following social media platforms:
INSTAGRAM - @brian_keith_harris, @sonsoffreedomdance, @cultivatingyoungkings TWITTER - @iambriankeithh1
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Brian Keith Harris II is the Di...2020-06-1651 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Building Champions In Our Young People" (Dr. Elondra Napper)In this episode, we welcome award-winning author and educational consultant Dr. Elondra Napper to the show. In our conversation, Dr. Napper will talk in depth about her personal journey as an educator, the release of her two new books ("My Name is Rona!" and "The Quarantine Chronicles), and the launch of the Champions STREAM Academy. To learn more about Dr. Napper's work, you can visit her website at www.encouragingchampionsllc.org or connect with her on the following social media platforms:
FACEBOOK - Encouraging Champions, LLC.
INSTAGRAM - @championeducator
TWITTER - @ElondraD
BIO:2020-06-1249 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The Black-Matician" (Shariya' Gray)In this episode, we welcome high school math teacher Shariya' Gray to the show! In our episode, Shariya' shares how she transformed into the "Black-Matician", the lack of Black women representation in the mathematics field, the importance of HBCUs in the Black community, and much more! To follow Shariya's work, you can visit her website theblackmatician.weebly.com or connect with her on the following social media platforms:
FACEBOOK - Shariya' Gray
INSTAGRAM - @theblackmatician
TWITTER - @blackmatician
YOUTUBE - The Black-Matician
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Shariya' Gray, popularly known as "...2020-06-0946 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Official I AM Apparel" (Jada Huffman)In this episode, we are excited to welcome 13-year old entrepreneur Jada Huffman, founder and CEO of "Official I Am Apparel". On this episode, she will share her personal journey as a young entrepreneur, the importance of students of color being able to learn about their history in public schools, and the role her family has played in her entrepreneurial journey. To learn more about Jada's work, you can visit the "I Am Apparel" website at officialiamapparel.com or you can connect with her on the following platforms:
INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK - @official_iam_apparel TWITTER - @iam_apparel
BIO: Jada Huffman is the founder & CEO of...2020-05-2928 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"POWAARful Teaching Strategies" (Dr. Marquita Blades)In this episode, we welcome our good friend Dr. Marquita Blades to the show. In our conversation, she shares about her personal journey as an educator, the evolution of the Gyrlfriend Collective, and her current work as a Teacher EmPOWAARment specialist. To learn more about Dr. Blades' work, you can visit the website at drmarquitablades.com or you can connect with her on the following social media platforms:
FACEBOOK - Dr. Marquita Blades or POWAARful Teaching
INSTAGRAM - @powaarfulteaching
TWITTER - @DrMBlades
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Dr. Marquita S. Blades is an award-winning STEM Educator...2020-05-2643 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Future Educators Talk" (Damien Anderson & Daren Frett)In this episode, we welcome aspiring educators Damian Anderson & Daren Frett, hosts of the Future Educators Talk podcast. In our conversation, the gentlemen will share about their aspirations to become teachers and the many projects they are working on to shift the educational paradigm. To learn more about their work, you can follow them on the following social media platforms:
FACEBOOK - Future Educators Talk
INSTAGRAM - @futureeducatorstalk
TWITTER - @FutureEduTalk
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Damian Anderson is a co-host of the "Future Educators Talk" Podcast and the "Across the State" Podcast, and is the...2020-05-2226 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"FUNdamentals of Learning" (Isis Spann)In this episode, we're honored to have Isis Spann on the show. She is the founder of Mrs. Spann's FUNdamentals of Learning and she'll be sharing with us the importance of implementing a growth mindset so that students are more engaged in the classroom virtually and physically. To learn more Isis' work, you can visit her website at isisspann.com or connect with her on the following social media platforms:
FACEBOOK: Isis Amelia Spann or Mrs. Spann's FUNDamentals of Learning
INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: fun_oflearning
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Isis Spann is the founder of FUNdamentals of...2020-05-1945 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Hands-On Entrepreneurship for Kids" (Patricia Clahar)In this episode, entrepreneur educator Patricia Clahar will join us to discuss the benefits of entrepreneurship for young kids & teens and the need for more entrepreneurship programs in schools. If you're a parent or a young person who's thinking about starting your own business, you don't want to miss this discussion! To learn more about Patricia's work, you can visit her business website at teachentrepreneurshipforkids.com or connect with her on the following social media platforms:
FACEBOOK - Patricia Clahar or Hands-On Entrepreneurship for Kids INSTAGRAM - @handsonentrepreneurship4kids
BIO: Patricia Clahar is an education enrichment specialist who focuses...2020-05-1537 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"UpLIFTing Black Male Educators" (Jonathan C.W. Jones)In this episode, we're happy to invite Jonathan C. W. Jones, founder of Ideation4, to the show to share about his philanthropic work in the Greater Minnesota area and announce his new publication, UpLIFT, which will feature the brilliance of black male educators across the nation! To learn more about Jonathan's work, you can visit the Ideation4 website at ideation4.com or connect with him on the following social media platforms:
FACEBOOK - Ideation4 INSTAGRAM - @ideation_4 TWITTER - @ideation4_sjc
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Jonathan C. W. Jones is a seasoned award winning educator, founder and CEO of Ideation4 who work...2020-05-1331 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"School Dismissed" (Stacie McClam)In this episode, we welcome Stacie McClam, founder of School Dismissed, LLC. In our conversation, Stacie will share about her personal journey as an educator, the impact of secondary traumatic stress on teachers, and strategies that teachers can use to reduce anxiety during the pandemic. To learn more about Stacie's work, you can visit her website at staciemcclam.com or follow her handle @staciemcclam on all social media platforms.
BIO: Stacie McClam is an educator, author, and radio show host of “Teacher Talks” on Tribe Family Channel. Stacie has 10 years of teaching experience in different states and countr...2020-05-0842 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Unofficial E." (Guivens Andre)In this episode, we welcome Guivens Andre, who is currently an ELA teacher in Boston Public Schools and the founder of Unofficial E. In our conversation, Guivens will share about his early life in Haiti, his experiences as a young black male educator, and how he's used the COVID-19 pandemic to prioritize his personal & professional growth. To learn more about Guiven's work, you can follow him on the following platforms:
FACEBOOK - Guivens Andre or Unofficial E. TWITTER - @GuivensAndre INSTAGRAM - @aka_givs
BIO: Guivens Andre was born in Haiti and came to the states with his family at the age of 5. He is an E...2020-05-0438 min
Lesson: Impossible - An Exploration of Educational InnovationBONUS EPISODE: Agent Kwame Sarfo-Mensah (Reflections on COVID-19)Your bonus lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to explore how you think COVID-19 will change education. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, owner and founder of Identity Talk Consulting.
I chose to air a bonus episode in addition to Kwame’s full-length interview about teacher identity for two reasons: one, I thought his insights were worth sharing, and two, I liked the idea of creating a record of how COVID-19 has been changing the ways teachers view education. I spoke with Charles Williams at the end...2020-05-0112 minLesson: Impossible - An Exploration of Educational InnovationAgent Kwame Sarfo-Mensah (Teacher Identity)Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to examine how your various personal identities intersect and influence how you interact with students and colleagues. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, owner and founder of Identity Talk Consulting.
Kwame Safro-Mensah has over 14 years of experience in the classroom, teaching middle school math and science in Philadelphia, and then Boston, public schools. In addition to this, he has written two books and various articles, offers tutoring for students and online classes for first year teachers, and has his own internet...2020-04-2729 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The State of Black Learning" (K. Chase Patterson)In this new episode, we welcome Pittsburgh native K. Chase Patterson, who is the CEO of the Urban Academy, the oldest charter school in the Greater Pittsburgh area. During our conversation, Chase shares about his upbringing in Pittsburgh, his thoughts on the state of black learning nationwide, and details about the upcoming State of Black Learning conference happening in August 2020. To learn more about Chase's work, you can visit the State of Black Learning website (stateofblacklearning.com) or follow him on the following platforms:
FACEBOOK - K. Chase Patterson INSTAGRAM - kang_chase TWITTER - @KChasePatterson
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As a nat...2020-04-2137 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Ask the Old Guy" (Anthony Carter)In the episode, we have a conversation with special guest, Anthony Carter, about his life as a writer, career coach, teacher, and an unapologetic advocate for young black gay men. To learn more about Anthony's work, you can visit his website at anthony-carter.com or follow him on Twitter with the handle @anthonylcarter.
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Anthony Carter is a career coach, with experience organizing and supporting more than 100 people as they pursue their professional and personal goals. His background in theatre, teaching and writing inform his personalized and creative approach. Anthony is fueled by his passion for r...2020-04-2139 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The Action Hero Teacher" (Karl Pupé)In this special episode of IDTALK4ED LIVE, we chat it up with London-based educator, Karl Pupé, who is the author of "The Action Hero Teacher: Classroom Management Made Simple". During our conversation, Karl shares about his personal journey into the education field, his personal keys and tips for classroom management success, the state of black educators in the UK, and much more! To learn more about Karl’s work, you can visit his website at actionheroteacher.com or connect with him on the following social media platforms:
TWITTER - @actionheroteach INSTAGRAM - @actionheroteacher
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Karl C. Pupé i...2020-04-2147 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The Black Curriculum" (Lavinya Stennett)In this episode, we had the honor of speaking with Lavinya Stennett, the founder of the London-based organization "The Black Curriculum". In our conversation, she shares about her inspiration for starting the organization, the state of black educators in the UK, and what educators can do to further the mission of incorporating Black History into the UK curriculum. To learn more about Lavinya and the work of the Black Curriculum, you can visit the website theblackcurriculum.com or connect with them through the following social media handles:
FACEBOOK - The Black Curriculum INSTAGRAM - @theblackcurriculum TWITTER - @CurriculumBlack
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...2020-04-2139 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Determine Now: The Story of a Supermom" (Shequila Roberts)In this episode, we speak with Shequila Roberts, who is the founder of Determine Now Inc. in Orlando, FL. In our conversation, she shares about her personal journey as a single mother, her philanthropy work within the Orlando community, and her advocacy for students and parents within the Orange County Public Schools district. To learn more about Shequila and support the phenomenal work she's doing, you can visit the Determine Now website or connect with her on the following social media platforms:
FACEBOOK - Shequila Roberts INSTAGRAM - @determinenow_
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Shequila Roberts is a mother, philanthropist, b...2020-04-2122 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The Ed Tech Movement in Nigerian Schools" (David Obianyor)In this episode, we connect with educator David Obianyor, who is pioneering the ed tech revolution in his native Nigeria. In our conversation, he shares about the current state of education in Nigeria, his professional development work with teachers in Nigeria, and his ultimate mission to spread the gospel of educational technology throughout the African continent. If you would like to connect with David, you can follow him on the following platforms.
FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN - David Obianyor INSTAGRAM - @obianyordavid, @teachersidaraanddavid
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David Obianyor is a technology integrational specialist, and a one of a kind Nigerian educato...2020-04-2131 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Creating a Growth Mindset for Students" (Charles Williams)In this episode, we welcome Charles Williams, who is the founder of CW Consulting, an organization focused on helping schools, educators, and school districts unlock their potential and deliver positive results for their students. In our conversation, Charles talks about his transition from a classroom teacher to a school administrator, his take on the state of education in Chicago Public Schools, the importance of students developing a growth mindset, and much more! If you would like to connect with Charles, you can visit his organization's website at cwconsultingservice.com or follow him on the following platforms:
INSTAGRAM & TWI...2020-04-2134 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Outlier Leadership in Education" (Dr. Christopher Brazzle)In this new episode, we bring in Dr. Christopher Brazzle, founder of L.I.M.E.LIGHT Transformations and the author of the newly released book, "Outlier Leadership: The 5 No Excuse Habits of Outlier Leaders", to talk about his transition from class clown to school principal. He also describes the step-by-step process of becoming an outlier leader and how those steps are transferrable to any industry you work in. To learn more about Dr. Brazzle's work, you can visit his website at www.drchrisbrazzle.com or connect with him on the following social media platforms:
FACEBOOK - Chri...2020-04-2136 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Love, Peace & Headwraps" (Anleeta Eaton-Buchanan)In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Chicago-based Anleeta Eaton-Buchanan. In our conversation, she shared about the personal journey she has taken to achieve self-care in her educator life, the founding of the "Ms. R.I.G.H.T" (Really Intelligent Girls Hang Together) program, and her love for making African-inspired headwraps. To learn more about Anleeta's work, you can connect with her on the following social media platforms:
FACEBOOK - Anleeta Marie INSTAGRAM - @wrappedineducation, @RIGHT_Mentoring TWITTER - @msblovesdakids
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Anleeta Eaton-Buchanan is an educator, teacher self-care advocate, youth advocate, motivational speaker and mento...2020-04-211h 03Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Saving Our Black Boys from the Burning House" (Desmond Williams)In this episode, we caught up with Desmond Williams, who is the founder of Nylinka School Solutions, an organization that specializes in providing professional development and consulting services that will help educators and school districts increase their level of engagement and investment of boys of color. During our conversation, we touched on a myriad of topics: his personal journey into education, the founding of Nylinka, the making of his upcoming book, "The Burning House: Educating Black Boys in Modern America", and much more! To learn more about Desmond and to support his work, you can visit the Nylinka website at...2020-04-2149 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Breaking the Education Code" (Larue Fitch)In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing my good friend and brother-in-education, Larue Fitch! During our conversation, he opens up about his personal journey from being a teenage father to a national educational leader. He also gives us some insight about his upcoming book, "Breaking the Education Code", sheds some light on the state of Chicago Public Schools, and much more! To learn more about Larue’s work, you can visit his website at www.laruemfitch.com or connect with him on the following social media platforms:
FACEBOOK - @laruefitch INSTAGRAM - @ed.consultant
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2020-04-2151 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The Power of the Momvocate" (Yahaira Lopez)If you are a parent of a child with special needs, this is a very important episode for YOU to listen! We brought our good friend, Yahaira Lopez, on the show to share her personal journey as the single mother of twin sons, both of whom are on the Autism spectrum, and how that experience propelled her into a career of special education advocacy for students and parents of color. To learn more about Yahaira's work, her organization, Autism Sprinter (www.autismsprinter.org), and her new podcast, "Momvocate Mob", you can connect with her on the following social media pl...2020-04-2148 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Teach, Hustle, Inspire" (Dr. Shaun Woodly)In this episode of #IDTALK4EDLIVE, I spent some time chatting with my dear friend, Dr. Shaun Woodly, founder of "Teach, Hustle, Inspire". In our conversation, Dr. Woodly shares about his humble beginnings as an educator, his thoughts on the hip-hop education movement, the creative process for his book, "MC Means Move the Class", and everything hip-hop! To learn more about Dr. Woodly and the "Teach, Hustle, Inspire" movement, you can visit the website at www.teachhustleinspire.com or connect with him on the following social media platforms:
FACEBOOK - "Teach, Hustle, Inspire" with Dr. Shaun Woodly INSTAGRAM...2020-04-2146 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Teach for the Culture" (Shauna Brown)In this special episode of IDTALK4ED LIVE, I sat down with my Temple big sister, Shauna Brown, who is the founder of the Melanin of STEM blog series and the educator lifestyle brand, Teach for the Culture, LLC. During our conversation, she discuss the importance of increasing STEM programming access to communities of color, the need for more African-Americans to travel to the African continent to connect with their diasporan brothers and sisters, and so much more! If you would like to connect with Shauna, you can find her on the following social media platforms:
FACEBOOK & INS...2020-04-2141 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Fun Weird Science" (Ronnie Thomas)In this episode of IDTALK4ED LIVE, we brought in Ronnie Thomas, who is the founder of the Georgia Science & Robotics Academy, Inc. and Fun Weird Science, LLC. in Atlanta, GA. In our conversation, Ronnie discussed his family life, his personal journey as an educator, his perspective on the current state of STEM education for young men of color, future projects for Fun Weird Science, LLC. entering the year 2020, and so much more! If you would like to follow Fun Weird Science, LLC. and support the initiatives of the Thomas family members, check out the information below:
- f...2020-04-2134 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"The Transformative Power of the Student Voice" (Cecil Price III)In this special episode of #IDTALK4EDLIVE, we want to focus on the transformative power of the student voice and how it can help shape the future of public education in America and beyond. For this conversation, we invited Cecil Price III, who is currently a senior and the Student Body President at the Barack Obama Academy of International Studies in Pittsburgh, PA. He also serves at the President of the Pittsburgh Public Schools’ African American Center for Advanced Studies (AACAS) Executive Committee. During the conversation, Cecil shares about the personal impact that Barack Obama Academy has had on him a...2020-04-211h 04Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"How to Survive & Thrive from the 305" (Dr. Dariel "D.T." Henry)In this episode of IDTALK4ED LIVE, we had the honor of speaking with our good friend, Dr. Dariel "D.T." Henry, who is arguably the most dapper and hardest working brotha in higher education! In our conversation, he touched on his early upbringing in Miami, his academic life as a student athlete during his undergraduate days at Dean College, his recruiting role with the Regis Diverse Educators Program, and so much more! If you are currently a student athlete or enrolled in a doctoral program, you don't want to miss this episode! Dr. Henry blessed us with many gem...2020-04-211h 16Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"He Is Me" (Robert Hendricks III)In this episode of IDTALK4ED LIVE, it's all about STEAM and Black males! For this conversation, we welcomed Robert Hendricks III, the Founder and Executive Director of the He Is Me Institute, to share the organization's mission to create a pipeline for Black males to pursue STEAM careers. If you would like to learn more about He Is Me and donate to the organization, you can visit the website at www.heisme.org and donate by texting "GIVE" to 877-255-9471. You can also follow the organization on social media:
Instagram - @heismeinstitute Twitter - @HeisMeInstitute LinkedIn - He Is Me Inst...2020-04-2139 minIdentity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Educators 4 Excellence" (Denise Manning)For this episode, I welcomed my good friend Denise Manning, who is the Outreach Director for the Boston Chapter of the non-profit organization, Educators For Excellence (E4E). In our conversation, we talked about the national campaigns that E4E has recently launched around the needs of teacher diversity and creating positive school culture in our communities. To learn more about E4E and/or to donate the organization, please visit the website at www.e4e.org.
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Denise Manning is a Boston native and proud graduate of Boston Public Schools. Witnessing violence in her c...2020-04-211h 08
Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE"Stayin' Foolish" (Stephanie Edmonds)In this inaugural episode of #IDTALK4EDLIVE, I had the pleasure of interviewing Stephanie Edmonds, who is a 10th Grade Global Studies Teacher at Bronx Law High School. She is also the host of the "Class Disruption" podcast, which you can catch every Friday on Instagram and YouTube. Tune in as we talk about establishing a healthy work-life balance as parents, developing a growth mindset as teachers, "staying foolish" in the process, and much more!
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Stephanie Edmonds is a New York City educator currently working at the Bronx High School for Law and Community Ser...2020-04-2147 min
The EducatorsSeason 2 Episode 12: 8 Year Old Boy Killed Himself After His School Covered Up The Bullying He Faced ft. Mr. Kwame Sarfo - MensahIn this episode, host Daren Frett & guest co-host Mr. Kwame have their thoughts about the 8-year-old boy killed himself after school in Cincinnati, Ohio & many more.
Special Guest: Mr. Kwame Sarfo - Mensah
Question of the Day:
Why are so many of our children are killing themselves over being bullied in schools?
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In the next episode, host Daren Frett & guest co-host Mr. Kwame will be talking about
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Swag Bender with Dr. Dariel "DT" HenrySB007_Bring Your Own Swag to Education w/special guest Kwame Sarfo-MensahIn this episode Dr. Henry interviews Boston Public School Math Teacher Kwame Sarfo-Mensah. In this interview Kwame discusses why he became an educator, his newly released book Shaping The Teacher Identity, and techniques for engaging the community in the education system, and the importance of increasing the number of Black Male Educators. 2019-01-0325 min