S2E7. Benita’s 5 Wisdom Gems: Education Concierge, Building, and Connecting

S2E11. Deja’s Story. Trans Lived Experience, Womanhood, Equity, and Pride

Deja Moore, (She/Her/Ella), an Afro-Hispanic woman of trans experience, born and raised in CO. This fall 2024, she is attending Rutger’s University School of Public Health for her DrPH program in Leadership, Research, and Practice. She serves as the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education (CHSE) Program Coordinator where she advocates for Colorado public schools and districts to implement comprehensive sex education with an anti-racist/anti-oppressive approach. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend Randy, best friends Ricky, Philip, and Alex; sister Nas; her animal kiddos Bear, Lunar, LG. Also, she competes in pageantry such as Miss Colorado USA; was a former Top 10 contestant for Miss Colorado America 2023.  Venmo: DejaMoore95 ☀️ 📚Buy: globalexeducation.com/shop 📞Chat: globalexeducation@gmail.com 👸🏿Tag: @globalexeducation ☀️Multilingual books ☀️Hands-on language and culture curriculum ☀️Virtual expressive writing and culture classes ☀️Multilingual microschool and homeschool hub in Denver, Colorado coming in August 2024 📚📚📚 https://www.globalexeducation.com/academy

S2E10. Coi’s 5 Wisdom Gems: Microschool Founder, Community, Memphis

Coi Morrison is an educator, writer, and  mom of four. With over 15 years of experience as an educator and instructional leader, Coi has served children and their families in various capacities, including as an elementary classroom teacher and instructional coach.  After becoming disillusioned with the state of education as we know it, Coi transitioned from the K-12 education setting to a corporate role. However,  her heart remained in education, and in July of 2020 she founded The Black Inquiry Project and released the first BlackIQ – an inquiry-based curriculum that centers Black voices and the Black experience in America.  Coi was the recipient of a grant from the Abolitionist Teaching Network for her work with The Black Inquiry Project. Coi launched The Lab School in hopes that families who value curiosity, freedom of thought, and the power that comes from self-discovery and strength of identity can rest, finally, in an empowered community. The Lab School believes every child’s humanity and innate gifts will guide them to everything they need, and with structure, and freedom of choice, they will find their path and flourish. IG: @thelabschoolofmemphis & @meamongthetrees Email: info@thelabschoolofmemphis.com Website: www.thelabschoolofmemphis.com  . 📚Buy: globalexeducation.com/shop 📞Chat: globalexeducation@gmail.com 👸🏿Tag: @globalexeducation ☀️Multilingual books ☀️Hands-on language and culture curriculum ☀️Virtual expressive writing and culture classes starting January ☀️Multilingual microschool and homeschool hub in Denver, Colorado coming in August 2024 📚📚📚 https://www.globalexeducation.com/shop

S2E9. Paulo’s 5 Wisdom Gems: Award-Winning Brazilian Illustrator and Author

Paulo H. Rodrigues is a brazilian animator who’s worked on several children's cartoons worldwide. His most notable work is the award-winning cartoon Min e as mâozinhas the first cartoon ever in Brazilian Sign Language. Given his passion for education and entertainment, Paulo founded Studio Pavy: an endeavor that sets out to deliver the best and most educational entertainment possible for viewers of all ages. www.instagram.com/pavyanima/ www.instagram.com/hildamotion __________ Global Ex Education: We bring the world to every kid’s home and classroom through virtual dynamic learning content that incorporates and enhances reading, social science, global citizenship, math, science, and writing skills by igniting curiosity, fostering passion for the globe and its people, and connecting humans around the world! . Message me for details on increasing literacy and global citizenship through your next fundraiser for your organization, school, and classroom! . Come be a guest on my podcast Melanated Stamps and share your story with the world. Message me ☀️ . Globalexeducation.com IG: @globalexeducation Facebook: @globalexeducation Global Melanated Storyteller | Linktree

S2E8. Dr. Shayna’s 5 Wisdom Gems: Neuroscientist, Professor, Children’s Book Author

I am a native of Charleston, SC, USA.  Currently, I reside in Florence, SC, USA with my husband and two young sons.  I received my BS in Neuroscience from Furman University in 2006 and my PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2011.  I am an Associate Professor of Biology and coordinator of the African and African American Studies Program at Francis Marion University (a public liberal arts college in SC) and the founder and owner of Little Sapiens, LLC.  I started Little Sapiens for many reasons, including to share science with others and to increase the visibility of diversity in science.  I create science-related products for children and their caregivers that hopefully help them see the fun and beauty of science as well as the diversity that exists in science.  I think it's important to increase the representation of characters in science-related books as well as increase the diversity of the creators of these books.  Science books for children are on the rise but are still largely written by White scientists and I am helping to change that.  I think our stories, those of Black scientists, should be told by us.  Currently, Little Sapiens has books and other learning tools and apparel.  Our current featured products are From Axon to Zebrafish...The ABCs of Neuroscience board book and adult companion guide.  All products can be purchased through the store site, www.little-sapiens.com.  Anyone not interested in making a personal purchase but still wanting to support, can purchase Pay It Forward products, which will be donated by Little Sapiens to organizations and individuals who may otherwise not have these products due to financial constraints (this type of purchase can also be done through the website, www.little-sapiens.com).    Follow, Subscribe, Like, Share, etc. us at littlesapiens, on IG, FB, and YouTube.  You can also stay posted by subscribing via our website, www.little-sapiens.com.  You can also connect by sending me an email at swrighten@little-sapiens.com if you would like to make a bulk purchase to sell in your retail space or if you have ideas for a new book or other product that you would like to collaborate on. And don't forget to tell all your friends and family members to check us out too! . Global Ex Education: We bring the world to every kid’s home and classroom through virtual dynamic learning content that incorporates and enhances reading, social science, global citizenship, math, science, and writing skills by igniting curiosity, fostering passion for the globe and its people, and connecting humans around the world.  . Support my work and you support people’s livelihoods in over 8 countries! . Message me for details on increasing literacy and global citizenship through your next fundraiser for your organization, school, and classroom! . Come be a guest on my podcast Melanated Stamps and share your story with the world. Message me ☀️ . Globalexeducation.com IG: @globalexeducation Facebook: @globalexeducation Global Melanated Storyteller | Linktree

S2E7. Benita’s 5 Wisdom Gems: Education Concierge, Building, and Connecting

Benita C. Gordon is a 24-year veteran of education. She is a turnaround specialist and an advocate for progressive and disruptive education. She has always believed that becoming an educator is in her DNA. As an edupreneur, and she is the founder of Just Teach Education Consulting and Global Education Concierge BG, LLC where the focus is on providing educational advising, coaching, consulting, and training. As the Education Concierge, the aim is to coordinate all aspects of and for education nationally and internationally eliminating all roadblocks and layers. She is also the host of The Education Concierge Podcast where weekly episodes a variety of guests come on to have a conversation about education found on all podcast platforms. Website:  https://justteachbasics.wixsite.com/globaled Online Homeschool: ggecacademy.org  Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffe.com/Educonciergebg IG: @educoncierge @theeducationconciergepodcast @ggecacademy Benita Gordon Twitter:  EduConciergeBG FB: https://www.facebook.com/GordonGlobalEducationConcierge IG:  Theeduconcierge _________ Global Ex Education: We bring the world to every kid’s home and classroom through virtual dynamic learning content that incorporates and enhances reading, social science, global citizenship, math, science, and writing skills by igniting curiosity, fostering passion for the globe and its people, and connecting humans around the world.  . Support my work and you support people’s livelihoods in over 8 countries! . Message me for details on increasing literacy and global citizenship through your next fundraiser for your organization, school, and classroom! . Come be a guest on my podcast Melanated Stamps and share your story with the world. Message me ☀️ . Globalexeducation.com IG: @globalexeducation Facebook: @globalexeducation Global Melanated Storyteller | Linktree