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miseducAsian PodcastThe Social Gazelle: Hyperactivity From Rancho Cucamonga to Duke, and Coming Out Poorly with Jin-Soo HuhIn this episode we chat with special guest Jin-Soo Huh, a partner at The Learning Accelerator, with extensive experience in education and innovation. We discuss: Jin-Soo's Jeopardy experience (3:12)Growing up in Rancho Cucamonga, his parents' influence on his cultural identity, and life at Duke (5:10)Gay and Asian intersectionality, coming out stories, and the journey telling his parents (21:31)Being hyperactive, where it all started, and how it shows up in his life (47:24)2025-05-1459 minmiseducAsian PodcastLIVE Recording at The Broad Center's Forum 2025 with Akemi KochiyamaIn this episode, we are live and in-person at The Broad Center at Yale School of Management Forum 2025, with special guest, Akemi Kochiyama. Akemi is a scholar-activist, community builder, and Co-Director of the Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity Project, whose mission is to carry on the work and legacy of her grandmother, Yuri Kochiyama. We soak in the moment of doing our first recording in front of a live audience and for a community that is near and dear to us (0:50)Akemi shares her thoughts on Yuri's work, approach to solidarity and community building, and this idea about radical hospitality (4:50)H...2025-03-1151 minmiseducAsian PodcastRise to the Top, The New Musical with Weiko Lin and Chris WongIn this episode, we chat with the creators of a new musical, Rise to the Top, Weiko Lin and Christopher Wong. The story follows a young immigrant from Hong Kong who achieves the American dream as a celebrity chef on top of his culinary empire while grappling to fit into Americana at great sacrifice.Today's intro music is a clip from a song called "I Stand With You" (0:00)We discuss the "American Dream", how we define it, who it represents, and why Chris and Weiko wanted to tell a different version of it (3:27)Chris and Weiko share more...2024-12-0354 min
TODOS PodcastS4E2 Building Your Teaching Community with Michelle LoIn Episode 2, high school math teacher and TODOS Member Services Director, Michelle Lo shares her journey as a second-generation Taiwanese American navigating identity and teaching. Michelle reflects on the impact of her upbringing, the pressures of the model minority myth, and her commitment to resisting traditional norms in the classroom. She discusses fostering a student-centered environment, building solidarity, and embracing the power of community spaces like TODOS and the miseducAsian Twitter collective.This thoughtful conversation explores how Michelle’s experiences as a student and teacher shape her work to deconstruct stereotypes and advocate for justice in...2024-11-191h 02miseducAsian PodcastRedefining Leadership, Cultural Complexity, and Poems about Spam Musubi with Cady ChingIn this episode, we connect with Cady Ching, CEO of Summit Public Schools, and discuss:Her complex cultural identity, family's history, being raised in Hawaii, and why it's important to be specific about who we are (2:03)How teaching at Summit kept her in California, her journey as an educator and leader, and the truly remarkable process of how she became CEO (19:22)A shared vision for a new type of leadership and structure that centers collectivity and liberation, the role her identity plays, and how she leads and disrupts at the same time (27:22)What it's like to follow a...2024-09-1956 min
TODOS PodcastS04 EO2 Building Your Teaching Community with Michelle LoWelcome to Episode 2 of the new season of the TODOS podcast. This episode features high school teacher, Michelle Lo, who is also the head of member services at TODOS. In this episode, hosts Theodore Chao and Shari Kaku talk to Michelle about her journey as a math teacher and her experiences as a second-generation Taiwanese American. Michelle shares about how her early life, identity, and education shaped her passion for teaching math today. And, she reflects on how her childhood experiences, such as learning mathematics with her mother at home and navigating the pressures of academic success as an...2024-09-101h 02miseducAsian PodcastBeauty from Agitation with Joseph Tseng (aka Joe Chang)In this episode, we chat with singer-songwriter, Joseph Tseng, and why he left his education career behind to pursue music full-time. Why he goes by Joseph Tseng as an artist, his relationship with his names, and we discover Tommy's namesake (2:35)Our relationship with racialized identities, what we hope to share and learn in sharing our identities (14:46)Joseph and his family's origin story, three generations of grief and resilience, and where he found his love of music (30:17)Giving himself permission to pursue music, writing songs that reflect his American experience, and the meaning behind Pearls of Home (49:14) Check ou...2024-08-131h 02miseducAsian PodcastCoaching While Asian with Marshall ChoIn this episode, we chat with Marshall Cho, head coach of the World Select team at the 2024 Nike Hoop Summit, and former varsity boys' basketball coach of Lake Oswego High School. Marshall shares his journey from Jeju, South Korea to Springfield, Oregon, NYC, Mozambique, and back again. (1:59)We talk about his career path, starting as a TFA teacher in NYC to becoming a basketball coach, how his parents responded to the atypical career choice, and why he considers himself an educator first. (11:51)We discuss the importance of representation, mentorship, and community as an Asian-American coach and leader, how h...2024-07-1052 minmiseducAsian PodcastPart 2 with Tommy Welch: A Tale of Two Tommys and KarlasThis is Part 2 of our chat with Tommy Welch, Regional School Superintendent of Boston Public Schools. Being one of the only Asian American athletes in high school and college, Japanese American identity through generations (0:41)How the Tommys started their careers in education, the impact of the lack of representation in education and leadership, and the power of identity-affirming leadership (19:00)The true story about how an Asian Tommy met and married a Karla, twice (43:36)2024-05-0852 minmiseducAsian PodcastPart 1 with Tommy Welch: Leading from LA to Boston and Biracial IdentityIn this episode, we chat with Tommy Welch, Regional School Superintendent of Boston Public Schools. The origin story of the two Tommys, how they met, how they started working together (1:12)Tommy's leadership journey, from school coordinator to founding middle and high schools, to moving and leading in Boston (6:52)The importance of loyalty, trust, and patience in education and leadership (22:53)Growing up half-Japanese and White, embracing biracial identities, and how being comfortable in your own skin can connect you with others (31:53)2024-04-1151 minmiseducAsian PodcastFamily Legacies, Mahjong, and The Brothers Sun with John SunIn this episode, we chat with John Sun, President and CEO of Pacific Charter School Development, a non-profit real estate firm that offers various services for charter school partners. We talk about our favorite moments from The Brothers Sun, the auntie network, and the cultural significance of Mahjong (2:05)John shares his experience growing up in the Rio Grande Valley and his father's journey to building a restaurant empire in South Texas (23:45)We discuss his decision not to take up the family business, how and why he ended up in education, and what he hopes to pass on to h...2024-03-131h 00miseducAsian PodcastBeing A Korean Adoptee and Navigating the Spectrum of Identity with Benjamin Kim OserIn this episode, we chat with Benjamin Kim Oser, the Director of Camp Naru, whose mission is to equip Korean American youth and future generations to navigate life as individuals and members of the Korean American community with a sense of belonging and rich cultural heritage. Navigating identity as an adoptee in predominantly white spaces (1:06)Meeting his birth parents, connecting with family, and the complex process of building relationships (9:40)Discovering and exploring our cultures as adoptees, immigrants, and American-born Asians (22:27)What Camp Naru is all about, how it empowers young Asian Americans, and why Ben chose this path (30:35)2024-02-1848 minmiseducAsian PodcastAll About Food Part II with Hanifa FarooqBack by popular demand, we chat all things food with Hanifa Farooq.The boom of Asian food at non-Asian grocery stores (1:38)Hanifa shares some of the best things she's eaten on her recent travels, eating Asian food in non-Asian countries, and her general approach to maximizing every meal on the road (10:07)13 places in 48 hours in LA, the highs and lows of fusion (27:34)Comfort foods from our youth and our Harold and Kumar destinations (40:06)Our shared joy of food, not understanding those who don't, and bringing your own salt on a date (53:30)2023-12-101h 07miseducAsian PodcastMike Su On the Bamboo Ceiling, Rethinking Online Communities, and Going to College with TommyWe chat with Mike Su, CEO and Founder of Cooler, a startup looking to redefine the podcast and online community experience. He was recently Director of Yellow, Snap's accelerator program, is currently a board member of Defy Ventures, and most importantly, went to college with our very own Tommy Chang. In this episode, we discuss: His experience moving from the US to Taiwan and back (3:45)Going to college with Tommy (11:08)Why so many online spaces are toxic and how he's trying to meet the challenge of creating the types of online communities we want to be a part of...2023-10-3149 minmiseducAsian PodcastPart 2 with Frank Chi: The Stories that Stick, Politics as Belonging, and What's NextIn Part 2 of our conversation with Frank Chi, filmmaker, artist, storyteller, and director of 38 at the Garden, we discuss:Finding stories and experiences that resonate across identities and Bend it Like Beckham (0:38)Giving "advice" to the next generation, balancing our dreams and our parents' expectations (9:20) How Obama's 2004 speech changed Frank's life, his career in politics (20:03)How Frank realized and embraced being an artist and creative (36:38)What's next, the stories he'd like to tell, and elevating more Asian stories (49:15)2023-09-1354 minmiseducAsian PodcastPart 1 with Frank Chi: Hoops, Storytelling and Impossible MomentsIn this episode, we connect with Frank Chi, filmmaker, artist, storyteller, and director of 38 at the Garden, the award-winning documentary about Jeremy Lin and Linsanity. In part 1 of this 2-part conversation, we discuss:The two "impossible moments" that inspired and transformed his life and career (2:00)The process for making 38 at the Garden, getting Jeremy Lin on board, and the challenges of telling an Asian story in Hollywood (16:28) What he remembers from the night Jeremy dropped 38 at MSG (25:21)Using stereotypes and finding loopholes so our stories can take root, why the doc is only 38-minutes long (39:00)2023-08-3146 minmiseducAsian PodcastDear Asian Youth, Mental Health, and Filial Piety with Yi-Ann LiIn this episode, we meet with Yi-Ann Li, a rising senior at the University of Southern California, founding Chapter Co-President of Dear Asian Youth, and newsletter editor for Dear Asian Americans. About Dear Asian Youth, why she started a chapter at USC, and what she's learned about leadership (2:41)How her love of stories led to majoring in literature and how she broke the news to her parents that she was changing her major (11:02)The lasting impact of how she was raised and how her communication with her parents evolved over time (32:39)Talking mental health across generations (43:22)2023-08-161h 01miseducAsian PodcastAsian Hustle, Evolving Relationships with the Immigrant Journey, and Thoughts on the SCOTUS DecisionThe miseducAsian crew is recording from Las Vegas. In this episode we:unpack Asian hustle (1:43)discuss our evolving relationship with the immigrant journey, how it is experienced across generations, and if or when we get to decide that we've arrived (11:57)discuss the new Pixar movie, Elemental, and celebrate the explosion of Asian content (28:43)share our thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision on Affirmative Action (33:13)In the episode, we mention a letter written and co-signed by members of the APIA Education Leaders network. Read that letter HERE. 2023-07-2750 minmiseducAsian PodcastPart 2: Hot Takes with Dinesh ShamdasaniIn part 2, we trade hot takes with Dinesh Shamdasani, CEO and Chief Creative Officer at Bad Idea. reactions to the latest comic book movies and Albert shares his trash take on Michael B Jordan (0:45) why Top Gun: Maverick is an all-timer, we share some of our favorite film franchises (5:55)we revisit a cartoon classic, The Land Before Time, and learn why tragic things happen at the beginning of most of our childhood favorites (17:38)2023-07-1829 min
AUHSD Future TalksAUHSD Future Talks: Episode 88 (Dr. Tommy Chang)In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Dr. Tommy Chang, CEO of the New Teacher Center. During the talk, Dr. Chang discusses the New Teacher Center, the teaching profession, Dr. Chang's journey, challenges facing Gen Z, the recent affirmative action decision, artificial intelligence in education, the miseducAsian podcast, and advice to young people.Dr. Chang brings over 25 years of education experience and leadership to this role, including significant positions in schools, districts, and nonprofit organizations. Before this current position, he spent four years as a consultant and coach to school system and non-profit leaders...2023-06-3023 minmiseducAsian PodcastPart 1: From Ungradable to Bad Idea with Dinesh ShamdasaniIn this two-part series, we speak with Dinesh Shamdasani, CEO and Chief Creative Officer at Bad Idea, an experimental new comic book publisher. Dinesh co-founded Hivemind, an LA-based production company that produced the acclaimed sci-fi series The Expanse for Amazon Studios and The Witcher for Netflix. He also spent 10 years leading the rebirth of Valiant Entertainment, the best-selling comic book publishing house behind the largest, independently owned superhero universe – as the company's CEO and Chief Creative Officer. Under his watch, Valiant released its first-ever feature film: Bloodshot, starring international superstar Vin Diesel. In Part 1, we chat with Din...2023-06-291h 00miseducAsian Podcast8000 Chinese Restaurants and Counting with David R. ChanIn this episode, we connect with food historian and blogger, David R. Chan. He shares the origins of his incredible food journey, where he has documented over 8000 Chinese restaurants he's eaten at, and what he's learned along the way. Why he doesn't consider himself a foodie (1:40)His life in LA and why he didn't like Chinese food growing up (6:45) Origin story of "The List" and how he went about putting it together (15:33)The merit of the 3.5 stars Yelp theory (35:29)The history of beef and broccoli and other " Chinese" dishes (39:03)We end the LA vs NYC Chinese food "debate" (49:27)2023-06-0754 minmiseducAsian PodcastAn Ode to San Gabriel ValleyIn this episode, we chat with Chun-Yen Chen, Executive Director of the Asian Pacific Community Fund. We discuss:playing instruments as a core part of Asian culture and how she might have been the inspiration for Drumline (1:55)the mission and work of APCF, how little mainstream philanthropies are supporting AAPI communities, and how she hopes to support AAPI serving organizations and leaders (12:39) navigating the aftermath of the Monterey Park shooting, how this hit close to home for her, and how people can support the survivors and broader community moving forward (29:48)our love and admiration for the San Gabriel Val...2023-05-121h 06miseducAsian PodcastTelling Our Own Stories with Michelle Rhee Part 2In Part 2 of our conversation with Michelle Rhee, we discuss:Being in a highly visible role and the impact it has on family (0:40)Michelle reflects on her time in DC (11:58) Identity development, still experiencing Asian "firsts", and leading while Asian (27:45)2023-04-0740 minmiseducAsian PodcastTelling Our Own Stories with Michelle Rhee Part 1In this episode, we chat with Michelle Rhee, Co-Founder of BuildWithin, and Former Chancellor of D.C. Public Schools. We discuss:Growing up and explaining your job to your parents (8:53)Three generations of Rhee's and how our parents evolve (14:22)Michelle and Tommy remember Layla Avila (22:50)Brian gets awkward talking KJ (38:38) 2023-03-2044 minmiseducAsian PodcastYo-Yo Ma or Starving with Christopher WongIn this episode, we speak with accomplished composer and musician Christopher Wong. We discuss: the role of music in Asian communities and why it seems like all Asian kids can play an instrument (1:30)reconciling our parents' insistence that we play instruments and their lack of support in pursuing a career in music (12:20) how our relationships with our parents have evolved and haven't over time (24:30)figuring out what it means to be Asian and American, and navigating generational divides (39:30)2023-03-0156 minmiseducAsian PodcastCreating Spaces We Wish We Had with Diana HwangIn this episode, we chat with Diana Hwang, Founder and Executive Director of the Asian American Women's Political Initiative (AAWPI). We discuss:trying to meet parent expectations (2:57)why she founded AAWPI (22:33)the complexity of organizing in AAPI communities (38:55)where AAWPI is working now (50:25)Check out AAWPI's Instagram and website if you want to learn more about and support their work. 2023-02-2159 minmiseducAsian PodcastFrom Island to Island with Dr. Jade AguaIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Jade Agua, Chief Learning Officer at the USC Race and Equity Center. Topics include:her background and identity development, specifically having family roots in Hawai'irace and equity work in higher educationrecent events related to Affirmative Actionthe relationship between capitalism and racism At the top of the show, we shared information for Bring the Noise - Make Noise Today, an AAPI Student Scholarship Contest and Exhibition. This year's theme is Mental-Health Wellbeing. The deadline for submissions is March 3rd. 2023-02-061h 02miseducAsian PodcastLooking Back on Year 1 and Ahead to Year 2We share our thoughts on Year 1 of the miseducAsian podcast and what we're looking forward to in Year 2. 2023-01-0645 minmiseducAsian PodcastMiseducated with Katie Yue-Sum Li and Go SasakiIn this episode, we connect with Katie Yue-Sum Li and Go Sasaki. As educators, historians, and organizers, Katie and Go share their journeys, as individuals and as partners, for how they have and continue to make meaning about what it means to be Asian American and Asian more broadly, in various contexts. We discuss how and why our stories have been erased and made invisible, what "ethnic studies" really is vs what it has often been co-opted to be, and our relationship with colonialism. 2022-12-2059 minmiseducAsian PodcastThe Past, Present, and Future of LA's Chinatown with Dr. Gay YuenIn this episode, we visit the Chinese American Museum, Los Angeles, with Dr. Gay Yuen, the museum's Board Chair. A lifelong educator, Dr. Yuen shares how her early days as a non-English speaking student in Los Angeles, influenced her to become a trailblazer in multi-lingual learning in southern California, and the real difference between language learner and language immersion programs. Dr. Yuen offers her unique perspective on gentrification in Chinatown, her appearance on an episode of Broken Bread with Roy Choi, and how she navigates the tensions between development and preserving her community's identity. Finally, we le...2022-11-2953 minmiseducAsian PodcastThis Ones for Us with Archana Patel Part 2In Part 2 of our conversation with Archana Patel, we learn more about Jeremiah Program, what calls her to this work centering the experience of mothers, how this shows up in her personal and professional lives, and why she believes it to be a game-changing approach to systems change. We also talk leadership, how we view ourselves as leaders (or not), and the immense pressure many of us grapple with whether we are currently in or aspire to be in those seats. Also in this episode, Archana experiences a moment of real discomfort as she grapples with Asian k...2022-10-3147 minmiseducAsian PodcastThis Ones for Us with Archana Patel Part 1This is a special 2-episode conversation with Archana Patel, VP of Parent Programming at Jeremiah Program. In Part 1, Archana shares her story, why she feels called to center the stories of women and mothers now more than ever, and how the current climate is increasing the appetite and desire for activism and civic engagement in South Asian communities. We unpack the challenges of wanting to celebrate our parents, families, and cultures, while also wanting to evolve to better reflect our own priorities and values, and how we navigate the differences along the way. We share stories of h...2022-10-1147 minmiseducAsian PodcastElevating Asian Founded Brands with Esther Lee, Founder of Asian FoundedIn this episode, we chat with Esther Lee, founder of Asian Founded, a social media agency that works exclusively with Asian-owned businesses and brands. Esther shares her story, of immigrating to the United States at an early age, transitioning from homeschool to UCLA, and her career as a journalist and producer. She also shares how she got started and what ultimately inspired her to start Asian Founded. We talk about her approach to partnering with and elevating Asian-founded brands and why she works exclusively with Asian-founded businesses. To learn more about Esther Lee and Asian Founded, they...2022-09-0858 minmiseducAsian PodcastFinding Your Roots with Cynthia LimIn this episode, we connect with Cynthia Lim, author of Wherever You Are: A Memoir of Love, Marriage, and Brain Injury, a memoir about her journey as a caregiver for her disabled husband. We talk about her journey as a writer and the catharsis and pain involved in telling a deeply personal story. We then discuss the disconnectedness she felt from her Chinese heritage and how that influenced her to find her roots, literally, and what she learned about her father, her family, and herself along the way. To learn more about Cynthia...2022-08-1644 minmiseducAsian PodcastOrganizing and Activism in the Asian-American Community with Grace PaiIn this episode, we chat with Grace Pai, Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago, about how her unique childhood influenced her sense of identity and career. We also talk about Advancing Justice | Chicago's role in passing the historic Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History (TEAACH) Act in 2021, ensuring that every public elementary and high school student in Illinois learns about the contributions of Asian Americans to the economic, cultural, social, and political development of the United States. We conclude with powerful words of advice about where Asian Americans who are interested in community organizing and social justice...2022-07-251h 05miseducAsian PodcastKaraoke Jams, Intersectional Identities, Leading as a Woman of Color, and More with Cristina de JesusIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Cristina de Jesus, President and CEO of Green Dot Public Schools California. We discuss her family's influence on her, navigating multiracial and intersectional identities, how those identities show up in her leadership and the difference between centering the experience of others vs erasing yourself. We also talk about her love for Karaoke, our go-to jams, and more. 2022-07-061h 01miseducAsian PodcastTiger Parenting, Leading While Asian, the Value of Mediocrity, Telling Asian Stories and More with Tanya Raukko and Michael Vitug from IntertrendIn this episode, we sit down with Tanya Ho Raukko and Michael Vitug from Intertrend, a multicultural advertising and communications agency founded and led by Asian-Americans. We discuss tiger parenting, the evolution of AAPI representation, and what it's like to work and lead at an AAPI agency. We also discuss their Make Noise Today campaign, a platform that creates empathy and equity through Asian storytelling and, the "Letters To..." writing contest turned art exhibit. 2022-06-211h 09miseducAsian PodcastTalking Leadership, Finding Your Voice, and More with Priya TahilianiIn this episode, we chat with Priya Tahiliani, the Superintendent of Everett Public Schools (MA), about growing up as an English language learner, how she found her voice, and what motivates her to be an unrelenting advocate for young people in her community. We also talk about college rivalries and early memories of "American" food. 2022-05-171h 08miseducAsian PodcastThe LA Uprisings/SAIGU, the Legacy of Vincent Chin, and More with Connie Chung JoeIn this episode, we chat with Connie Chung Joe, CEO of Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles, the nation’s largest legal and civil rights organization for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI). We learn about Connie's upbringing, her badass mom, and how she navigated different cultural dynamics as a student, professional, and parent. We then discuss the 30th anniversary of 1992's LA Uprisings/SAIGU, how she'd like to reframe conversations and perspectives, and where we are now. We conclude with a conversation about Vincent Chin and how his death led to the creation of...2022-04-261h 00miseducAsian PodcastAll About Food with Hanifa FarooqIn this episode, we chat with our friend and curator of culinary experiences, Hanifa Farooq. We talk about where her love of food comes from, how she's built her encyclopedic knowledge of food and restaurants from around the world, and why she started curating culinary experiences for others. We also discuss Trader Joe's, authenticity in food, and culinary appropriation. 2022-03-3050 minmiseducAsian PodcastTalking with Rhea Wong and Stephanie Lai of Asian Boss LadiesIn this episode, we chat with Rhea Wong and Stephanie Lai, the founders of Asian Boss Ladies. We learn about why and how ABL was created, what this amazing collective of women are hoping to accomplish together, and why spaces and communities like this are needed now more than ever. We also discuss the recent attacks against Asian women in NYC and the erasure of Asian women's experience in general. We close out with some Asian food hot takes. 2022-03-1550 minmiseducAsian PodcastTalking Shang-Chi, Asian Masculinity, the Power of Names, and More with Chong-Hao FuIn this episode, we chat with Chong-Hao Fu, CEO of Leading Educators, about the many themes and topics touched on in the movie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings. These topics include representation, the emasculation and desexualization of Asian men, the messages we've internalized, the power and beauty of Asian names, and how we struggle to stay connected to our roots.2022-02-1858 minmiseducAsian PodcastConversation with Chi Kim - Part 2In Part 2 of our conversation, Chi shares how she came to be so unapologetically herself (00:27), how we should interpret and reconcile lessons from our parents (12:47), and we conclude with a discussion on mental health and the stigma it carries in the Asian American community (30:26). Please check out and support #FreeYourMe and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. #FreeYourMe aims to:End mental health stigmaEducate the public about how mental health impacts us all, and support more mental health education for youthEmpower people to share their storiesEncourage those faced with mental health challenges to get the help the...2022-02-0246 minmiseducAsian PodcastConversation with Chi Kim - Part 1In Part 1 of our conversation with Chi Kim, CEO of Pure Edge, we talk about the popularity of Korean culture, the new Korean-American character on Sesame Street, and Chi's mom shooting hoops. We also talk about adopting "American" names, suppressing our linguistic identities, and more. Pure Edge, Inc. believes that all educators and learners deserve to be taught strategies that help combat stress and support the development of social, emotional, and academic learning competencies with an open heart and mind.2022-01-2742 minmiseducAsian PodcastTalking Suni Lee, Being Hmong American, and More with Seng-Dao Yang KeoThe miseducAsian crew is joined by Seng-Dao Yang Keo. She shares her journey, the Hmong American community's story of "we", and her evolving relationship with her parents (2:20). We then talk about Suni Lee's historic gold medal during the Summer Olympics and the impact it had on the Hmong and Asian American communities (29:00). We conclude with a discussion on ways we might center Asian American students, their identities, and experiences in education (46:30).2022-01-0553 minmiseducAsian PodcastFrom Chang to JuzangAlbert, Brian, and Tommy talk sports. Our conversation begins with Michael Chang's historic and culture-breaking French Open run in 1989, Johnny Juzang balling during March Madness, and the few meaningful moments and athletes in between. We also speak on growing up without a lot of Asians in sports, the difference between Yao Ming and Jeremy Lin, and how we root for Asians from different nationalities. 2021-12-2039 min
miseducAsian PodcastIntroducing miseducAsianIntroducing miseducAsian, a new podcast where Asian Americans share the joys and struggles of being Asian in America. In this episode, Albert, Brian, and Tommy introduce themselves and share their "why" of the podcast. 2021-12-2032 min
Teaching Math Teaching PodcastEpisode 26: Cathery Yeh: Advocacy in Mathematics Education and BeyondCathery talks about family activism; her family with others in her community created their own community-based organization, Los Alamitos Community United, and they in partnership with ACLU sued their own city. They won a lawsuit against the city's anti-sanctuary policies. In addition, they won the inclusion of ethnic studies curriculum implementation through K-12, as well as a High School graduation requirement. Cathery states that activism has transformed her view of mathematics education. Cathery also co-authored the book re-imagining the mathematics classroom and talks about that.
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