We See You, Teacher

Is my school better a better school because I lead it?  

These are the kind of reflections and questions that my next guest implores school leaders to consider...he carries a mirror with him to remind school leaders of where to look when examining leadership practice - in this episode we delve into the complex realities of school leadership and discuss the commitment made by principals and APs to take on this role in schools.

Principal Kafele is known as America's principal because of his direct and compassionate approach to school leadership, he cares, he empathizes, he motivates, he encourages, he inspired, but most of all he transforms,  as a transformative school leader he was responsible for dramatic shifts in schools he has led, with recognitions as one of America's Best High Schools by US News and World Report after tremendous turnaround efforts, he continues his work around the country as a best selling author, speaker, and keynoter.

You'll hang on to his every word as he relays his personal story, his why, his journey, and his powerful message to all teachers and leaders on this next episode of Season 2 of the We See You, Teacher Podcast, Episode 12 - You See the Passion ft. Principal Baruti K. Kafele

Identity. Skill Development. Criticality. Intellectualism. Joy.

Imagine if every school environment embraced these pursuits for education and learning; it was my distinct honor to open Season 2 of the We See You, Teacher Podcast with the inspirational Dr. Gholdy Muhammad.

In the podcast, she shares her dynamic model, the Historically Responsive Literacy Framework and how it can be leveraged in multiple contexts across the K-12 Spectrum. We learned what inspires her, what brings her joy, and her hopes for the future of education.

Link to buy Dr. Muhammad's book: Cultivating Genius

https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/books/cultivating-genius-an-equity-framework-9781338594898.html

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In this episode, we are excited to have Salma Hussein!  An assistant principal in the Minnesota area Salma describes how her identity shapes who she is and what she brings to educational spaces on a daily basis.  As a Bush Foundation fellow, she is a remarkable leader and is focused on achieving equity in schools; ensuring positive educational outcomes for marginalized students; and mentoring young women and girls.  Salma, a Somali refugee, has an inspirational background.  Hear about her strong beliefs in the power of community in the work toward closing the achievement and opportunity gap.  

In this episode, Dr. Presley Charles shares his amazing journey as an educational leader.  He talks about the viability of Black and Brown male educators and what they must do to attain success in the classroom and beyond.  With inspiration from teachers and determination, he managed to carve a path to his current position where he's able to influence educators and administrators alike.  

You will enjoy listening to Dr. Charles insight and wisdom about educational leadership!

The voice you hear on today’s episode is an effervescent, insightful, and dynamic voice for education, that of Shraddha Shirude, an Ethic Math studies educator in the Seattle area. Early in her teaching career, Shraddha saw the need to change the game and created a unique Math elective that adds the diverse perspectives of students in the Math curriculum, I titled this episode Devoted because of Shraddha’s ability to connect through storytelling while elevating the deep passion she has for achieving racial equity, in addition to teaching Shraddha serves as a coach for Seattle Education Association’s Center for Racial Equity and the secretary for Washington state’s Ethnic Studies program.  

Join us for a deep and thoughtful discussion about her unique upbringing and how that had a major influence on her decision to become an educator.  We discuss her passion for achieving racial equity, the reasoning behind creating an innovative Ethnic Math Studies curriculum.  You'll thoroughly enjoy this conversation!