The Educational Truth

Advice To The New Teacher Episode #5

In this episode, Dr. J.R. Rucker talks about his mistakes as a new teacher. Then gives 5 key pieces of advice for new teachers.

Talking Restorative Justice & much more with Dr. Stacey Schultz.

The Educational Truth Podcast welcomes Dr. Stacey Schultz in this episode to talk education and change. Dr. Schultz is the president of EducateLLC, a New York City–based company providing innovation and transformation coaching to educators. Dedicated to continuous learning, Stacey recently obtained her doctorate of education in organizational change and leadership from USC and is embarking on an executive certificate program in leadership coaching at Georgetown this fall (2023). An informed, creative leader with more than 20 years of experience in the field of education, she is passionate about using her skills to foster equitable and effective learning experiences for all. Stacey co-hosts the podcast “Educate U.S.” and is co-authoring the book “Transforming Collective Power” (expected 2024). In her spare time, she enjoys being active outdoors, traveling to new places, getting lost in a book /series, and spending time with her husband, three children, and two dogs.

Talking Cultural Brokering with Award Winning Educational Reporter Diana Lambert.

In this episode of The Educational Truth podcast award-winning education reporter, Diana Lambert discusses black educators and her masterpiece series of articles that gave voice to the experience of black educators.

Episode #2 Dr. Maritza Dortrait

In this episode, The Educational Truth Podcast has a conversation with the dynamic Dr. Maritza Dortrait. Maritza Rodriguez- Dortrait has been privileged to serve in our dynamic field of education as an educator, instructional coach, and school leader for over 24 years. In her tenure as Educator/Principal, she has collaborated with her school teams and families to create safe, nurturing, and equitable learning spaces for ALL students. She is a fearless advocate for children. Attaining her Ed.D in Ed. Leadership from USC has continued to fuel her aspirations to work alongside teacher leaders and all stakeholders to disrupt, dismantle and re-imagine Excellence and Equity for ALL students in and beyond our schools. She currently resides in the Bay Area, with her husband Carlos, and three boys, Aeden(14), Lucas(10), and Liam (8) where she is currently serving to support a new generation of teacher leaders,. As a Clinical Associate at Stanford’s Graduate School of Education, Teacher Education Program (STEP), Dr. Dortrait continues her passion within education.

Interview with Dr. Valencia Belle Founder of SCHOOLS Program test prep.

Dr. Valencia Belle is one of a kind. A former world-class athlete, biomedical engineer, entrepreneur, and though leader. Dr. Belle talks with the Educational Truth Podcast about her life, belief in education, and her downstream mindset to achieve goals. Dr. Belle also discusses how her company has helped students and school districts dramatically raise college entrance test scores.