Episodes
Feb. 23, 2024
Episode 196: Pause to Ponder - Agreement & Alignment
In this compelling episode of The Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams explores the nuanced relationship between alignment and agreement in leadership, inspired by insights from the John Maxwell Executive Leadersh...
Feb. 16, 2024
Episode 195: Interview w/ Erin Glenn
Episode Description: Join host Charles Williams on this enlightening episode of The Counter Narrative Podcast as he sits down with the insightful Erin Glenn to tackle a topic close to the heart of every educator: treating edu...
Feb. 9, 2024
Episode 194: Pause to Ponder - COVID Thoughts
In this heartfelt episode, Charles shares a personal reflection from a week spent in isolation due to COVID-19. Initially viewing the unexpected downtime as an opportunity to get ahead on work, he is quickly reminded of the b...
Feb. 2, 2024
Episode 193: Interview w/ Joe Brummer
In this insightful episode of "The Counter Narrative Podcast," host Charles Williams sits down with Joe Brummer, an expert in trauma-informed practices. Together, they delve into the transformative world of restorative practi...
Jan. 26, 2024
Episode 192: Pause to Ponder - The Negro Leagues and School Desegregation
In this thought-provoking episode of "The Counter Narrative Podcast," host Charles Williams delves into the nuanced and complex history of integration in America, drawing compelling parallels between the integration of the Ne...
Jan. 19, 2024
Episode 191: Interview w/ Dr. Don Parker
About The Guest: Dr. Don Parker is a transformational keynote speaker and professional development provider. He specializes in SEL, supporting teachers to build trusting relationships with students, restorative practices, tra...
Jan. 12, 2024
Episode 190: Pause to Ponder - The Busyness Myth
Busy, busy, busy ... like the white rabbit perpetually late and always rushing. We are all so busy and yet ... I often wonder ... are we busy doing the right things? What if, we reexamined what it is that makes us so busy and...
Jan. 5, 2024
Episode 189: Interview w/ Meagan Baldwin
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Dec. 29, 2023
Episode 188: Pause to Ponder - Ins & Outs
Following in yet another online trend, I share my Ins and Outs for the upcoming year in my final #pausetoponder segment for 2023. ---
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Dec. 22, 2023
Episode 187 - The 2023 Holiday Episode
This year I have gathered a group of edurockstars who have fully dedicated their time to improving educational spaces. Join me as I reflect on holiday memories and explore current traditions with Laquanta "BOSS" Nelson, Darri...
Dec. 15, 2023
Episode 186: Pause to Ponder - Winter Break
Winter Break is quickly approaching which means a long awaited and much needed moment is upon us. As we close out the year, I wanted to take a moment to share my appreciation for you, my listeners, and to remind you to not on...
Dec. 8, 2023
Episode 185: Interview w/ Tracie Chauvin
Guest Bio: Tracie Chauvin is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, who also holds both a building level and district level leadership license. Tracie has spent more than a decade working in the public education system...
Dec. 1, 2023
Episode 184: Pause to Ponder - A Response to "A Case for Color Blindness"
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Nov. 24, 2023
Episode 183: Interview w/ IntegratED
Introducing Kara and Megan, the visionary educators behind IntegratED, a revolutionary educational platform dedicated to fostering student growth and instructional innovation in classrooms across the United States. Kara and ...
Nov. 17, 2023
Episode 182: Pause to Ponder - The Allure of "Fun" In the Classroom
On this episode, I'm diving into a hot topic in the world of teaching: making lessons fun and engaging. It's a noble goal, but there's a tricky balance to strike. How do we keep students excited about learning without sacrifi...
Nov. 10, 2023
Episode 181: Interview w/ Natalie Vardabasso
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Nov. 3, 2023
Episode 180: Pause to Ponder - A Lesson Taught, A Lesson Learned
Is the pursuit of happiness a paradox? That was the question posed to students during a lesson while I was conducting a recent observation. A lively discussion ensued and I was asked to participate (a no-no for observations b...
Oct. 27, 2023
Episode 179: Interview w/ Dr. Teresa Sanders
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Oct. 20, 2023
Episode 178: Pause to Ponder - Coming Full Circle
Finding Your Blind Spots Reflection Part 4 of 4 In this final segment in which me and my team review Hedreich Nichols' book, "Finding Your Blind Spots," we close out with chapters 7 & 8. In these last chapters, she talks abou...
Oct. 13, 2023
Episode 177: Interview w/ Sofia Gonzalez
Sofia Gonzalez is a nationally recognized educator of the year, nonprofit leader for organization Project 214, podcast host, and education activist from the Chicagoland area. She is a sought-after public speaker regarding the...
Oct. 6, 2023
Episode 176: Pause to Ponder - Seeing Past the Surface
"Finding Your Blind Spots": A Series Part 3 of 4 In this segment, I reflect on chapters 5 and 6. ---
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Sept. 29, 2023
Episode 175: Interview w/ Barbara Gruener
In this episode, I chat with Barbara Gruener, a passionate and connected educator embarking on her 40th year in this field and who is blessed to have grown alongside thousands of children and adults of all ages and stages. Th...
Sept. 22, 2023
Episode 174: Pause to Ponder - The Hidden Bias of Labels and Curriculum
Reflections on "Finding Your Blindspots" Part 2 of 4 This week I am reflecting on chapters 3 and 4 of Hedreich Nichols' book, "Finding Your Blindspots," and examine how the seemingly innocent labels that we use in everyday co...
Sept. 15, 2023
Episode 173: Interview w/ Melody McAllister
In this episode, I chat with Melody McAllister, a wife, mother of five, educator, and author. She and her family relocated to Anchorage, Alaska from the Dallas, Texas area in 2019. McAllister is the 2017 Garland NAACP Educat...