by blackeducatorsmatter.chi | Mar 13, 2024 | Project 500 Season 2
“Being an educator is a lifestyle.” Tierra Jones Classroom Teacher (Spanish, World History), Paraprofessional “I get those kids because I was that kid.” Ms. Tierra Jones, a classroom teacher and paraprofessional, emphasizes the significance of representation in...
by blackeducatorsmatter.chi | Mar 6, 2024 | Project 500 Season 2
“My philosophy is to leave people better, coach them to a new level.” Coach Carlos Johnson https://carlosjohnson.org/ “True educating will not start, can not start, until you’ve created an environment for healthy relationships to foster.” Hailing from Detroit,...
by blackeducatorsmatter.chi | Feb 28, 2024 | Project 500 Season 2
“Support the arts… the arts make life worth living.” Dr. Carolyn Sebron, Opera Singer, Educator http://www.youtube.com/@carolynsebron5567 “Our lives are not restricted to the borders of this country.” Step into the vibrant world of Dr. Carolyn Sebron, a...
by blackeducatorsmatter.chi | Feb 21, 2024 | Project 500 Season 2
“Get Curious” Abdel Shakur 15th year English Teacher, Podcast Host https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-teacher-matters/id1542560174 “The essence of humanity…” #Shoutout to the power of our stories. Abdel Shakur is an English teacher with over 15...
by blackeducatorsmatter.chi | Feb 14, 2024 | Project 500 Season 2
“I know I love to read and I know we need to cultivate that in students.” Cynthia Cobb HR Generalist, Training and Development Storytime Anytime 4U “School was part of our family DNA.” This week, we engage with Ms. Cynthia Cobb, a nontraditional guest with...
by blackeducatorsmatter.chi | Feb 7, 2024 | Project 500 Season 2
“We have to leave space for how are you, really? Are you well?” Dr. Asia Lyons CEO, Lyons Educational Consulting Co-Host, The Exit Interview Podcast Co-Facilitator, Black Educator Wellness Cohort “Our stories need to be shared, our perspectives need to be shared. We...
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