Tenacious Teacher

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What’s revealed when teachers say exactly what’s on their minds? From teaching TikTok and iPad kids to the myth that this generation just can’t read – how do teachers create culture, while inspiring dreamers and critical thinkers in classrooms across America? Hosted by Candice Tolliver Burns, the Tenacious Teacher Podcast™ uncovers the authentic, uplifting, unpredictable and incredibly funny experiences of the most tenacious teachers. Powered by Friendship.

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Season 2 Episode 2: Meet Bharti Bhasim

Meet Bharti Bhasin, a remarkable math educator whose journey spans continents—from teaching high school in India to coaching math teachers at Friendship Collegiate Early College Academy in D.C. Her story is one of courage, sacrifice, and tenacity. Bharti didn’t just bring her talents to the U.S.—she rewrote her own future to help students write theirs. Watch or listen to The Tenacious Teacher on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

May 06, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Coming Tuesday, May 6: Meet Bharti Bhasin

Coming Tuesday, May 6: A powerful new episode of The Tenacious Teacher Podcast you won’t want to miss.Meet Bharti Bhasin, a remarkable math educator whose journey spans continents—from teaching high school in India to coaching teachers in D.C. Her story is one of courage, sacrifice, and purpose. She didn’t just bring her talents to the U.S.—she rewrote her future to help students write theirs.Watch or listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

May 01, 2025•28 sec•Season 2Ep. 2

Season 2, Episode 1: “Heart Work”

The entire nation is focused on education. So, let’s focus on what truly drives it – the tenacity of our teachers, the unwavering belief that transforms student lives, the heart of the work. In the , we sit down with Yvonne Tackie , an award-winning educator, ELA instructional specialist, AI enthusiast, and mentor at Friendship Ideal—the district’s highest-performing middle school . Born in Paris, raised in Ghana, and now shaping young minds in D.C., Yvonne shares how seeing the strengths in eve...

Mar 06, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Episode 3: Hype or Help? Unlocking AI's Potential

Hype or Help? Unlocking AI's Potential | Tenacious Teacher Podcast Ep. 3 AI influences everything, from how we create, work and learn. But how can we shape AI to work for teachers in classrooms where rigor, innovation and ethics hold equal importance? On Ep. 3, "Hype or Help? Unlocking AI's Potential," we kick off a two-part conversation with David Williams, a STEM teacher, global educator and AI enthusiast at Friendship Tech Prep High in Washington, D.C. Hailing from Bristol, England, David sha...

Apr 12, 2024•15 min

Episode 2: Treasure Everywhere

Do you believe in fairies? You will after watching Episode 2 of the Tenacious Teacher Podcast™! Join Atelierista Adia Harris as she guides us into the magical world of her early childhood art studio, located in the same school where one of former first lady Michelle Obama’s favorite artists, painter Alma Thomas, once explored her talents. Adia ignites a passion for learning by engaging young minds in process art, Black History, and yes, the wonderful world of fairies! Adia is a tenacious teacher...

Mar 11, 2024•23 min

Episode 2 Teaser: Are we playing or learning?

How does learning through play spark the imagination and unlock coveted academic skills like critical thinking and Socratic thought? Tenacious Teacher Podcast™ host Candice Tolliver Burns enters the world of early childhood Atelierista Adia Harris to find out.

Mar 08, 2024•38 sec

Episode 2 Teaser: Treasure Everywhere

Mar 08, 2024•28 sec

Starting 5

“After I played basketball overseas in Romania, I was questioned by an elderly woman in the airport. I was the only Black American on that plane, coming out of Bucharest. I guess she just wanted to know why – why was I on that plane? I told her, I played basketball. But then she said, what if that basketball stopped dribbling?" Two weeks later, Dominque received a text from her middle school assistant principal, “Can you work at my school?” In this pilot episode, “ Starting 5,” tenacious teacher...

Jan 18, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Starting 5 Trailer

Jan 11, 2024•28 sec

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