Episode 104: School Pride: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Schools

Episode 104: School Pride: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Schools

We are quite sure that you’ve heard about the divide in our nation with regard to LGBTQ+ inclusion and education in our school buildings and classrooms; and, we are also quite sure you have your own opinions and perspectives on the topic. We do too. But we’ve invited two special guests and powerful voices in their communities to share their opinions and experiences. This month we Sip the T.E.E. with our guests to unpack some of the misconceptions about this topic and share their perspectives on the benefits and importance of this critical work.

Episode 103: What Teachers Really Need Right Now

They say one of the most important aspects of leadership is being responsive to the needs of your people; but, how can you do that without actually hearing from your people? We chat with teachers, Ulysses Stokes and Brittany Anderson,  about their perspectives on what teachers really need right now.  We also share some pointers on how to plan accordingly for next year.

Episode 102: Bring a Folding Chair

In this episode, we debunk a couple of widely shared misconceptions and set the record straight about how the education field has been shaped and molded into what we see today. We also discuss how female education leaders have become more and more empowered to break the glass ceiling and take our rightful position at the tables that were once exclusively reserved for men.

Episode 101: Celebrating Black Excellence in Schools During February

Have you ever been to a Black History Month showcase and left thinking, "what in the world just happened?" Yeah, we have too. This month schools across the country are more or less putting their resources and brains together to plan Black History Month assemblies and programs and lesson plans... or at least we hope they are. Education Leaders Jasmyn Williams and Maria Wilson join this month’s conversation café. Tune in as we Sip the T.E.E. about our experiences with Black History Month and share some of those critical do's and don'ts.