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Teachers are Earth's Mightiest Superheroes and their stories can inspire generations. The Black Educators Matter: Project 500 Podcast is on a journey to share the stories of 500 Black educators. Why?
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Mosaic TEAL School (opens the original)
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Education begins with collaboration. Ms. Shana Asby shares her nontraditional journey from mentor and advocate to founder of Mosaic TEAL School, a microschool designed to better serve neurodivergent Black and Brown learners. Inspired by her own educational experiences and her journey as a parent, Shana reflects on the challenges Black educators face, including burnout, low pay, and having their expertise questioned because of unconventional career paths. She explains why true student success dep
I Love My Job (opens the original)
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“I want students to feel seen, safe, and empowered to be themselves.” Dr. Shannon Jones reflects on her journey from aspiring physician to immunology professor and researcher. Inspired by her father, a Black math teacher and coach who dedicated more than 30 years to under-resourced schools, and by mentors who encouraged her to pursue research, Dr. Jones shares how she overcame culture shock and imposter syndrome. She offers an honest perspective on the realities of Black education, from inequita
The Power of Access (opens the original)
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Whitney Whiting-Gonzalez Interim Director of Partner Programs Black educators provide the validation, care, and guidance that many students cannot find anywhere else. In this episode, Whitney Whiting-Gonzalez shares her journey from aspiring Wall Street professional to educator and mentor advocate. A proud Bronx native, Whitney reflects on how witnessing the realities of the financial industry inspired her to pivot from economics toward education, where she began teaching financial literacy to B
Beyond the Diploma (opens the original)
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Kenneth Brown, Jr Administrator, University Center for Access and Success Black educators have always been innovators, storytellers, and builders of community. Kenneth Brown, Jr is an administrator with the Center for Access and Success. This week, he shares his journey into higher education and his passion for supporting first-generation college students. Inspired by his mother, a preschool teacher, and the mentors who guided him along the way, Kenny reflects on the transformative power of repr
Bentley Harmon PLLC (opens the original)
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“Culture must be supported by structure…” Cheryl-Lyn Bentley-Harmon Principal of Bentley Harmon PLLC, Former High School Teacher https://www.harmoncompliancesolutions.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-lyn-bentley-harmon/ Black educators matter—but supporting and retaining them requires more than recruitment. How has your life changed since 2020? In this special follow-up episode, educator-turned-attorney Cheryl-Lyn Bentley-Harmon returns to the Black Educators Matter Project 500 Podcast to
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