Season 2

Dec. 25, 2020

Episode 35: The Christmas Special

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively …
Dec. 18, 2020

Episode 34: Pause to Ponder - Wrapped 2020

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively …
Dec. 11, 2020

Episode 33: Interview with Craig Randall

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively …
Dec. 4, 2020

Episode 32: Pause to Ponder - Walk Your Talk

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively …
Nov. 27, 2020

Episode 31: Interview with Andre Daughty

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively …
Nov. 20, 2020

Episode 30: Pause to Ponder - Thanksgiving

Its that time to give thanks. To be appreciative for all that you have. However, in our current setting, that is much easier said than done. In this episode, I stress the importance of being thankful despite the chaos that s…
Nov. 13, 2020

Episode 29: Interview with Tracy Scott Kelly

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively …
Nov. 6, 2020

Episode 28: Pause to Ponder - You Have the Power to Create Change

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively …
Oct. 30, 2020

Episode 27: Interview with P. Sloan Joseph

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively …
Oct. 23, 2020

Episode 26: Pause to Ponder - Reimagining Education

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively …
Oct. 16, 2020

Episode 25: Interview with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah

In this episode, I chat with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, a 14-year veteran urban educator and the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC., an independent educational consulting firm that provides professional development and consu…
Oct. 9, 2020

Episode 24: Pause to Ponder - Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively …
Oct. 2, 2020

Episode 23: Interview with Aviva Levin

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively …
Sept. 29, 2020

Episode 22: Pause to Ponder - The Achievement Gap

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Sept. 18, 2020

Episode 21: Interview with Carly Spina

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively …
Sept. 11, 2020

Episode 20: Pause to Ponder - Our First Week Back

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Sept. 4, 2020

Episode 19: Interview with Chey & Pav

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively …
Aug. 28, 2020

Episode 18: Pause to Ponder - Nice White Parents

Years ago, producer Chana Joffe-Walt started reporting on one school in New York. She thought the story was about segregation and inequality in public schools. But the more she looked into it, the more she realized she was w…
Aug. 21, 2020

Episode 17: Interview with Casey Jakubowski

In this episode, I chat with Casey Jakubowsi, an educational researcher out of New York. Although he was born in Buffalo, New York, Casey and his parents moved throughout the state because of his father’s work. Casey receive…
Aug. 14, 2020

Episode 16: Pause to Ponder - Principal Permissions

Despite being told that it's not always necessary to ask for permission, I often found myself granting permissions for what I thought was clearly established expectations. For that reason, I decided to begin our school year …
Aug. 7, 2020

Episode 15: Interview with Jennifer Appel

In this episode, I chat with Jennifer Appel, an educator, author, coach, speaker, co-founder of Award Winning Culture, and Chief Heart Officer for the Teach Better Team. She is also the author of “Award Winning Dog.” Jennif…