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The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsHow to Build Support for Your ProgramDr. Elizabeth Maughn, Director of Fine Arts at the Oklahoma State Department of Education, hosts monthly Fine Arts PLCs via Zoom. This episode is form the January 8th session focused on building support for your program. Maria Krey Gibson had the honor of attending as a panelist. This session also includes a call to action for stake holders to participate in the Oklahoma Youth Arts Action Days in February. Want to participate in the monthly PLCs? Register here. Want to learn more about Oklahoma Youth Arts Action Days? Visit the Oklahoma Youth Arts Day website...
2026-01-251h 00
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsStoking the Hearth with Brandi, Erika, and JoshuaJoin Brandi, Erika, and Joshua as they reflect, get curious, and stoke our hearths together.If you're interested in the book Maria mentioned here is a link to Unsettling Settler-Colonial Education. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, please respond to this Google Form.Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! Follow us on Instagram @crosscurriculardanceteacher.
2025-12-071h 04
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsNDEO Recap with Brandi, Joshua, and MariaJoin Brandi, Joshua, and Maria as they recap their take aways from NDEO's national conference in Detroit. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, please respond to this Google Form.Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! Follow us on Instagram @crosscurriculardanceteacher.
2025-11-161h 01
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsOKC Hip Hip LoreDid you miss October's Dance Night at the Sound Bar? Don't worry, we record it just for you!
2025-11-021h 00
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsKapwa OKC Classroom OfferingsJoy, of Kapwa OKC, joins us to recap the summer 2025 Oklahoma Metropolitan Library Tour and how they are ready to bring Kapwa OKC to your classroom.
2025-10-1954 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsWhen things aren't going well... with Rachel Kimball, MSW, LCSWJoshua shares an encouraging conversation with their mentor and friend Rachel Kimball.Rachel Kimball, MSW, LCSW, is a passionate advocate for youth development, leveraging over 25 years of experience to empower children and adolescents. She's a skilled clinician with a strong background in crisis intervention and therapy, adept at guiding individuals through challenging behavioral health landscapes. Rachel's unique strength lies in her ability to foster profound growth and self-expression, often through creative,dance and arts-based approaches that build crucial life skills, deepen self-awareness, and enhance self-esteem. She is dedicated to creating supportive environments where young people can thrive.
2025-10-0547 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsErika and Maria go to SEADAEGain some insights from Dr. Elizabeth Maughan on engaging the community in your classroom and listen to Erika and Maria's enthusiasm as they share how they grew their Flamenco offerings at their schools together in their own unique ways. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, please respond to this Google Form.Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! Follow us on Instagram @crosscurriculardanceteacher.
2025-09-2136 minThe Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsNational Arts Education Week 2025We celebrate National Arts Education Week with Munim, Tracey, Shiloh, and Keidra with their stories sharing the importance of the public school arts education experiences. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, please respond to this Google Form.Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! Follow us on Instagram @crosscurriculardanceteacher.
2025-09-0717 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsThe Power Of Story Telling with Erika and AdelitaAn oldie but a goodie with Erika, Adelita, and Maria chatting about how Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond is about of their classroom.If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, please respond to this Google Form.Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! Follow us on Instagram @crosscurriculardanceteacher.
2025-08-241h 06
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsChoice in community with Joshua and HeatherJoshua Mora brings us a lovely conversation with Heather Francis ! Heather Francis (MS, MA, BA) is a dance teaching artist and instructional designer. She leverages her experience as an embodied artist, educator, and designer to create learning experiences for children and adults in both private and public sectors. She currently designs learning experiences for engineers and consultants in the transportation industry, a fun shift from her recent role designing arts-based professional development for classroom teachers. Using the arts to educate engineers is an echo from where her career began as a middle school educator when she developed an award-winning...
2025-08-1057 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsGRW Brandi and ErikaGet ready for the 25-26 school year with Brandi, Erika, and Maria as they reflect on what worked, didn't work, as well as some extra advice on nutrition, soul points, and booty rocks. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, please respond to this Google Form.Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! Follow us on Instagram @crosscurriculardanceteacher.
2025-07-2751 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsOklahoma goes to Flamenco Festival 38Erika, the Teacher of the Year Magician that she is, brought her largest group of students to the National Institute of Flamenco New Mexico's Festival Flamenco 38 to study a variety of creative expressions intensively for 8 days in Albuquerque. Enjoy a recap of what we have learned in our last night at the Glam House. For more information about the National Institute of Flamenco New Mexico and Festival Flamenco please go to their website: https://www.nifnm.org/ and be sure to follow Erika on instagram @erika_dance_education to join us for the next monthly OKC community...
2025-07-1337 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsFacilitating Empathy with Dr. NylaJoin Maria as she chats with Oklahoma Humanities Scholar, Dr. Nyla, on making the world a better more vibrant society by simply being who we are with empathy. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, please respond to this Google Form.Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! Follow us on Instagram @crosscurriculardanceteacher.
2025-06-2940 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsPositive Masculinity with Brandi, Chris, and JesusJoin Brandi as she chats with Chris and Jesus about their time in Men of RACE, RACE Dance Collective, and performing the role of Dad in RACE's annual holiday show the Hip Hop Nutcracker.If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, please respond to this Google Form.Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! Follow us on Instagram @crosscurriculardanceteacher.
2025-06-1554 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsMoms' Club 2025 with Erika, Kim, and TraceyErika, Kim, and Tracey share their work/life happenings as k-12 dance teachers and moms in this very real conversation. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, please respond to this Google Form.Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! Follow us on Instagram @crosscurriculardanceteacher.
2025-05-181h 01
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsCalderón Dance Festival 2025!Join Hui, Alfonso, and Brandi as they update Maria on all the happenings of Calderón Dance Festival 2025. Please consider volunteering for the festival. Click here to sign up on Sign Up Genius. Listen to the Season 2 podcast episode from the 2nd Annual Calderon Festival to hear what the festival has done in the past.Stay connected with the Calderón Dance Festival here at their website. Follow them on Instagram @calderondancefestival and you can donate here to help Shannon's dream come true. If you would like to he...
2025-05-0446 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsKapwa OKCMeet Joy, one of the founders of Kapwa OKC and learn about how you can bring Filipino cultural experiences to your students. Want to connect with Kapwa OKC? Follow them on instagram @kapwaokc or email Joy at kapwaokc@gmail.com.If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, please respond to this Google Form.Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! Follow us on Instagram @crosscurriculardanceteacher.
2025-04-2050 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsMeet my new friend, Joshua Mora!Listen to Maria get so excited she interrupts Joshua 15 different times while they introduce themselves to us. In addition Joshua shares excellent resources for us to consider: 8 Ways Of Aboriginal LearningWhite Supremacy CultureJoshua Mora's Podcast: Relational ConsiderationsIf you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, please respond to this Google Form.Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! Follow us on Instagram @crosscurriculardanceteacher.
2025-04-0645 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsDance Night At SoundbarJoin Hui, Natasha, Zion, and Alexander share their origins, inspirations, and love of all things dance as they highlight the dance program at the University of Central Oklahoma in preparation for Kaleidoscope Dance Company's trip to Berlin, Germany. Stay up to date with UCO's dance program on instagram: @ucodanceIf you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, please respond to this Google Form.Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! Follow us on Instagram @crosscurriculardanceteacher.
2025-03-3030 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsHidden Curriculum with Olivia from Dance Ed TipsKicking off season 4 of The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Podcast is a sweet conversation with the founder and CEO of Dance Ed Tips, Olivia Mode-Cater. Follow Dance Ed Tips on Instagram @danceedtips and find your next favorite classroom resource on their website: https://www.danceedtips.com/If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, please respond to this Google Form.Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! Follow us on Instagram @crosscurriculardanceteacher.
2025-03-2333 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsPastries by the fireside with Brandi, Erika, and MariaBrandi, Erika, and Maria share their season 3 reflections by the fire and hopes for season 4. Tell us what you're adding to your plate in the comment section!
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2024-12-151h 05
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsOKC Loves CarlosErika and Carlos reflect on their week together doing all things Flamenco in Oklahoma, including this podcast episode!
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2024-12-0849 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsHard Conversations with Ryan BotkinOne day in July Maria and Ryan recorded this episode reflecting over Ryan's conversations with Charlie and her friends in The Advisory Committee Part 1 and 2. We discuss Ryan's guiding rules to supporting young people and ourselves during hard conversations.
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2024-12-0133 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsFlamenco Symposium Recap 2024Erika, and two of her students, Colten and Maggie, share their big take aways from the 9th Biennial Flamenco Research and History Symposium organized by the National Institute of Flamenco in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In the midst of the this exciting conversation about a bgirl, a guitar, and identity Maria interrupts the recording with a tiny jaleo of her own.
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2024-11-1751 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsBrandi and Maria Go to NDEO 2024Brandi and Maria recap some of their big take aways from NDEO's National Conference in Seattle, WA.
2024-11-031h 03
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsRecruit and retain male dancers with Kimberly CampbellKimberly joins us to share her insights on recruiting and retaining male dancers. Per usual, she has many other get bits of advice for us as well scattered throughout the episode.
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2024-10-2047 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsAttachment Theory with The ParksJoin Maria as she gets a crash course in attachment theory from Garron and Jordan Park, a high school teacher and a licensed professional counselor. We even have a link for you to take the Attachment Style Quiz yourself.
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2024-10-0647 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsDancers that start lateThanks to Sammy submitting a topic idea we are discussing the challenges dancers that start late with Michelle and Stormi. With Stormi's experience and Michelle's wisdom the conversation offers insight on how late start dancers can still have a fulfilling pathway into dance if they so choose.
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2024-09-2250 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsLessons From Augustus McCraeBrandi and Maria chat about the lessons Maria has learned since adopting Augustus McCrae, a Miniature American Shepherd, from the Oklahoma Humane Society and taking classes from Full Circle Obedience School. Yes, this is a cross curricular topic, we promise!
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2024-08-2539 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsTLE with Erika VasquezErika and Maria discuss what they learned while they were on a fine arts TLE committee. We hope this information helps you as the school year starts.
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2024-08-1131 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public Educators1st Quarter with The EnyimsDr. ShaRetta and Keidra Enyim join us from October 2023 to reflection on the importance of a strong 1st quarter.
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2024-07-281h 14
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsAdvisory Committee Pt. 2 with Ryan BotkinRyan Botkin's second episode continues with her daughter, Charlie, and two of her friends, Ava and Maya, to share their perspective on how to improve middle school in this two part series.
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2024-07-1439 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsAdvisory Committee Pt. 1 with Ryan BotkinRyan Botkin's first episode invites her daughter, Charlie, and two of her friends, Ava and Maya, to share their perspective on what makes middle school hard in this two part series.
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2024-06-3048 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsMoms' Club with Erika VasquezErika, Adelita, and Sarah discuss the everything motherhood and teaching in this episode with their offspring playing in the background.
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2024-06-161h 05
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public Educators1 Question with Kai LoveJoin Kai Love and I as we work through 1 question, and of course several side stories as we build up our resources to celebrate Pride Month and beyond with intention. Follow Kai on Instagram @lovefirstconsulting and check out their work on their website www.humanityfirstreclamation.com (soon to be lovefirst-consulting.com), and connect with them at connect@lovefirst-consulting.com.
Here's a resource list to get you started:
Books:
Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon
A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns by Archie Bongiovanni and Tristan Jimerson
Li...
2024-06-021h 02
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public Educators12 Chicanos with ReVòZoVicente, Eloy, Carlos, and Gio of ReVòZo define Chicano and honor Shannon Calderon Primeau at Erika's house in between events for A Weekend with ReVòZo for the 3rd Annual Calderon Dance Festival.
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2024-05-1952 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsLessons from Mrs. EllisMrs. Ellis passed away March 21, 2024 from pancreatic cancer. Maria and Tracey celebrate her life by sharing just a few lessons we have learned from her. Mrs. Ellis touched the hearts and changed the lives of thousands of students that she connected with during her 3 decades of service at U.S. Grant High School. This episode only holds a few. Thank you David, Alondra, Kelsey, Amy, Samuel, Maggie, and Angela for sharing your stories with us as we honor the life of the incredible Mrs. Ellis.
2024-05-051h 09
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsNoodles with Ryan BotkinHave you met my best friend, Ryan? Here is her introduction to the podcast before she records her own episodes for season 3. We chat about her time in the classroom, the counseling office, and the many things being a mom and moving to Virginia has taught her.
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2024-04-211h 13
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsBrandi and Maria go to NDEOIn this episode Brandi and Maria reflect on their first NDEO Conference and hope to see all the Oklahoma dance teachers at the 2024 NDEO Conference! Go to the NDEO website for more information about the conference.
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2024-04-0731 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsUnhyped with Simply GrayIn this episode, MKG learns the difference between anxiety, stress, and fear as Simply Gray shares their unhype box's book with us.
Be sure to follow Simply Gray on Instagram @simplygraybox to get a dose of mental health support in your algorithm. You can order the burn out box, the unhype box, and the friendship box at www.simplygraybox.com.
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2024-03-2458 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsBurn Care with Simply GrayThe founder of Simply Gray- Bri and Kensley share their insights as licensed professional counselors on how to avoid and recover from burn out. Follow Simply Gray on Instagram @simplygraybox and order your burn out box at www.simplygraybox.com.
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2023-12-1050 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsMKG's Birthday PartyIt's MKG's birthday! How do we celebrate? By tricking Brandi and Erika to host.
Wanna shower Maria in gifts? Consider supporting her classroom. They use A LOT of tampons, pads, disinfectant wipes, and spray deodorant. Here's her amazon wishlist.
Here's the information on the restaurants MKG listed:
Bun Box
Formosa
Ma Der
Awaji Izakaya
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2023-11-261h 03
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsColor Equality with Kimberly CampbellKimberly Campbell shares her experience as a dancer growing up and how it drives the decisions she makes when it comes to costuming her students.
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2023-11-121h 10
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsMcKinney-Vento Act with Stephanie BoykinIn this episode Stephanie Boykin shares her experience with homelessness and how we all can be of service to our students.
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2023-10-2932 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsSPED 101 with The EnyimsMy closest friends, Keidra and her wife Dr. Enyim, share their insight on Special Education while I confess I don't know anything about it. There's still so much for me to learn so thankfully this is just their introduction.
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2023-10-151h 06
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsNative November Is Coming with T'ata BegayT'ata Begay pronounced Tee-ah-ta is Taos Pueblo, Chickasaw and an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She is a cultural educator, powwow (fancy shawl) dancer, and a current doctoral student at Baylor University. Her work experience and doctoral studies focus on acknowledging and utilizing the authentic representation and accurate information of Native people by Native people at tribal led museums and cultural centers, which can be found around the country. T'ata believes they area resource not utilized enough.
Here is the list of First Nations in Oklahoma I found with Google.
2023-10-0150 minThe Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsArts Education Week 2023Thank you Serai, Ryan, Jada, Cameelah, and Erika for sharing your experience as a student in public school arts education programs. Make sure you celebrate National Arts Education Week by thanking your favorite arts educator!
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2023-09-1724 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsSenior Adjudication with Erika and MichelleI'm hosting the Oklahoma High School Dance Festival this year and I don't know anything about the Senior Adjudication. Thankfully, Erika Vasquez and Michelle Moeller were willing to give me all the information I need to know!
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2023-09-031h 03
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsOur Favorite Book with Brandi KelleyBrandi and I discuss the concepts from Sonya Renee Taylor's The Body Is Not An Apology and The Your Body Is Not An Apology Workbook and how this work has changed our lives.
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2023-08-201h 27
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsReflect and Prepare with Brandi and ErikaBrandi, Erika, and I reflect on our 22-23 school year as we prepare for the 23-24 school year.
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2023-08-061h 14
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsOklahoma International Dance Festival with Austin and Thyrsa HartelAustin and Thyrsa share how they met, why they have expanded the Oklahoma International Dance Festival, and how you can join in on the fun.
For more information about the free community day click here.
For more information about the Oklahoma International Dance Festival, be sure to visit their website. And follow them on social media @okdancefest on Instagram and Oklahoma International Dance Festival on Facebook.
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2023-07-2343 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsOklahoma Contemporary Dance Festival 2023In this episode, Stormi, Melanie, Amy, and Kayla make sure we have all the information we need to know about how we can cash in on the opportunities of the Oklahoma Contemporary Dance Festival and Perpetual Motion 2.
Follow Perpetual Motion on Facebook at facebook.com/pmdanceok and Instagram @perpetualmotiondace. If you would like to volunteer or need more information about the Oklahoma Contemporary Dance Festival please contact Stormi by emailing her at ocdf@perpetualmotion.org.
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2023-06-1140 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsDevelopmentally Responsive Teaching with Rhneea RiddleIn this episode I talk to my cousin, Rhneea, about what developmentally responsive teaching looks like in action.
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2023-05-281h 20
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsLive from the Calderon Dance Festival!In this riveting episode I wander the 2nd Annual Calderon Dance Festival in the Plaza District. I hope this recording illustrates how beautiful of a day it was. Ending my day seated next to Vicente Griego was the medicine I didn't know I needed.
Please let us know about your Calderon Festival experience by responding to the Spotify question.
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2023-05-1438 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsThe 2nd Annual Calderon Festival with Hui Cha Poos and Erika VasquezHui, Erika, and I talk about the 2nd Annual Calderon Dance Festival in Erika's kitchen while Erika's students work around the house and help out with the kids.
What to volunteer for the Calderon Dance Festival? Sign up here!
Here is the Calderon Dance Festival page on the Plaza District website.
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2023-04-301h 01
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsStarting a Dance Company with Connie Ellis and Tracey SmithJoin Connie, Tracey, and me as we laugh, reflect, and discuss how to start a dance company. Please let us know what you thought was helpful in this episode by responding to the Spotify question.
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2023-04-161h 31
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsThe A in ELA with Gregory IIFounder of Poetry and Chill, Gregory II, talks to me about how it got started and where he's going along with some beautiful reminders that love is the found of everything meaningful that we do.
Did I get a baby registry link? If I did... it goes here.
Find out more about Poetry and Chill at their website: https://www.poetryandchillokc.com and Instagram @poetryandchillokckids and @poetryandchillokc
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2023-04-021h 05
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsPost Dance Show Care with Adelita and StormiIn this episode Adelita and Stormi show how they decompress with their students after the dance show. As well as some very insightful nuggets of wisdom mixed in with some hilarious confessions!
Here's that Amazon list as promised!
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2023-03-191h 44The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsSeason 1 wrap!I share the astrology that guides the decisions I'm making as we start the Spring semester! Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! If you would like to contact me I invite you to e-mail me at mkgteaches@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mkgmoves.
2023-01-0808 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsIngredients for a Successful Dance ShowErika Vasquez, Brandi Kelley, and I run down the major parts of a preparing for a dance show in the public school setting. There are many more tiny details that you may want to more information on. You're always welcome to reach out to use on instagram @erika_dance_education and @starstarkelley for more details.
Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! If you would like to contact me I invite you to e-mail me at mkgteaches@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mkgmoves.
2022-12-251h 13
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsDance Science with Maria The Dance ScientistMaria the Dance Scientist shares how we can add a pinch of Dance Science to our classroom for big outcomes. Follow her on social media @The.DanceScientist and find find her growing list of resources on her website www.thedancescientist.net.
Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! If you would like to contact me I invite you to e-mail me at mkgteaches@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mkgmoves.
2022-12-1141 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsEpisode 15 Reimagining with Dr. Elizabeth MaughanDr. Elizabeth Maughan is the Director of Fine Arts at the Oklahoma State Department of Education. In this episode she illustrate the loving kindness she leads with for educators in our community. Connect with her @ElizMaughan on Twitter and Instagram.
Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! If you would like to contact me I invite you to e-mail me at mkgteaches@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mkgmoves.
2022-11-2741 minThe Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsBraiding In Care with Lauren SquiresThis episode with Lauren Squires, LPC, we discuss the power teachers have in students lives simply by caring. I also get really nerdy about wombats. You're welcome.
Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! If you would like to contact me I invite you to e-mail me at mkgteaches@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mkgmoves. If you have the time to leave a review, I greatly appreciate it.
2022-10-091h 56
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsEpisode 13 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika and AdelitaAdelita and Erika share their history together that has led them to be the incredible community leaders they are now. We laugh, cry, and compliment each other. It really is just a wholesome episode that may inspire you to ask yourself what is your story.
Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! If you would like to contact me I invite you to e-mail me at mkgteaches@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mkgmoves. If you have the time to leave a review, I greatly appreciate it.
2022-09-251h 12The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsCelebrating Arts Education Week 2022In this heartwarming episode we will hear form Colin, D'Ahna, David, Kionna, Kolbe, Dali, Layla, Zyron, Mindy, Kamilah, and Tracey about how their experience with an opportunity to the arts in public schools contributed to their life outside of the classroom and beyond graduation.
Do you want to share how your arts experience in public school as a student impacted life? Please send your story to mkgteaches@gmail.com or @mkgmoves on Instagram.
2022-09-1138 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsLessons From Street Dance with Chris Twix ShepardJoin Chris Twix Shepard and I as we talk about Iron Man, education, donuts, and the lessons Street Dance taught him. Connect with him on social media with his handle @ChrisTwixShepard.
Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! If you would like to contact me I invite you to e-mail me at mkgteaches@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mkgmoves. If you have the time to leave a review, I greatly appreciate it.
2022-08-281h 34
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsPLC Pop up with Am're FordYou know when it's your planning period and you're running around getting tasks done and then you bump into a colleague and you have a nutritious conversation with them. That's what this mini episode is.
I hope you will join us September 17th from 10 am- 12 noon at the Genesis Event Center to keep the conversation going, grow as an educator, and meet some other educators passionate about meeting the needs of all students in the classroom.
Register for the Arts In Action professional development at https://www.artsinactionokc.org/centering-blackness-pd and follow them on Facebook....
2022-08-2119 min
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public Educators160 QuestionsI'm so excited to welcome Marshall Wade for his first episode on the podcast. We tried to talk about the A-F school report card ranking system. Don't worry, he'll be back.
Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! If you would like to contact me I invite you to e-mail me at mkgteaches@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mkgmoves. If you have the time to leave a review, I greatly appreciate it.
2022-08-1451 minThe Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsLook Ahead with Brandi and ErikaIn this episode Brandi, Erika, and I talk about our reflections from last school year and how they help us create our vision and plan for this upcoming school year with care.
I quote Ibram X. Kendi but embarrassingly I do not say the book title correctly. The book I reference is called "How To Be An Antiracist".
Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! If you would like to contact me I invite you to e-mail me at mkgteaches@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mkgmoves. If you ha...
2022-07-312h 06
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsCreativity CareThis is part 1 of 2 with EK Powell. If you want to follow and learn more from EK follow him on instagram @nodoz88 Tiktok @whatsgoodenglish as well as Youtube and Patreon under What's Good English. Here is the link directly to his interview with Dr. Latimer- Hearn that inspired me.
Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! If you would like to contact me I invite you to e-mail me at mkgteaches@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mkgmoves. If you have the time to leave a review, I greatly appreciate it.
2022-06-261h 08
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsIntentional with Am'Re FordIn this episode I talk with Am're Ford, an orchestra teacher in Tulsa, about living authentically and intentionally.
Wanna connect with Am're? Follow him on Instagram @iplaymusikk or find him on Facebook or connect with him at the Arts in Action website: https://www.artsinactionokc.org
Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! If you would like to contact me I invite you to e-mail me at mkgteaches@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mkgmoves.
2022-06-121h 29
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsTo Belong with Allyson KubatIn this episode I talk with Korean American educator, Allyson Kubat, a Speech and Debate and Drama Teacher, as well as a Youth and Government sponsor.
Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! If you would like to contact me I invite you to e-mail me at mkgteaches@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mkgmoves.
2022-05-2958 minThe Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsFile Cabinet of Brilliance with Hui Cha PoosHui Cha Poos is a full time Jazz and Hip hop faculty member at the University of Central Oklahoma's Dance Department, as well as the Dance Education degree coordinator. She is the founder of R.A.C.E. Dance Collective and the driving force behind the Calderon Festival. In this episode we dabble in what it means to be a good teacher, independence, and the gift of being a Korean American immigrant.
If you want to know more about the Calderon Festival or sign up to volunteer please visit www.plazadistrict.org/calderon.
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2022-05-151h 56The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsUnlocking Potential with Mike EsperanzaMike Esperanza, a Filipino American, is currently a guest teacher at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma for the Department of Dance. He is one of the three guest I will be talking to during the month of May to explore the significance of Asian American/ Pacific Islanders in Dance Education.
To connect with Mike, you can find him on Instagram @mikeesperanza @baredanceco @esp_bymike
Want to be on the podcast or connect with me? I invite you to find me on Instagram @MKGmoves or email me at mkgteaches@gmail.com. Thank you s...
2022-05-011h 54The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsTeaching with the Moon Cycle.In this episode I share my love for astrology and how it helped me regulate my time and energy. I truly think with astrology I would have left teaching many years ago. It has helped me fend off burn out. I hope this episode with help you restore your energy too!
Are you an educator with ideas you want to share? Contact me on Instagram @mkgmoves or e-mail me at mkgteaches@gmail.com. Thank you for listening!
2022-04-1728 minThe Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsConnie Ellis, my mentor teacher!In this second episode, I connect with Connie Ellis. Mrs. Ellis was my mentor teacher while I was a student teacher, and one of the first dance teachers in Oklahoma City Public Schools. Without her work, U.S. Grant's dance program and the foundation of my curriculum wouldn't exist. I hope this episode inspires you to celebrate and honor you mentor teacher!
Are you a teacher with a topic you're passionate about? Contact me on Instagram @mkgmoves or e-mail me at mkgteaches@gmail.com to share your episode idea with me!
As always, thank you...
2022-04-0356 minThe Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsBuilding a bridge with BrandiIn this first episode Brandi and I discuss our Dance Philosophy that we wrote for the Oklahoma State Department of Education's Art Tech grant. This conversation includes how we need a bridge to the resources that exist/ or coming into existence. Brandi is an inspiring human doing incredible things in and out of the classroom. Connect with her on Instagram @starstarkelley or Facebook Brandi Kelley.
Are you an educator with something you wanna share? Contact me @mkgmoves on Instagram or e-mail me at mkgteaches@gmail.com. Thank you for listening!
2022-03-201h 23
The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public EducatorsMic check!Are you a public school dance teacher? This podcast is for you.
2022-02-2801 min
Full Of BrownS3 E46: Who Were We Before Colonization?In this episode, our guest Maria Krey Gibson, speaks to us about her passion to decolonize our every day lives. Coming from the Philippines, she shared her journey and taught us a valuable lesson on viewing culture in a different light. With a new perspective, ask the question, Who were we before colonization and who are we supposed to be? This was such a good conversation and I must say, that I learned quite a lot. Before the day ends, ask yourself, Who am I supposed to be? Don't forget to subscribe and share! I wanna hear fr...
2021-12-162h 04