Equity is joy. In this episode I will share about the importance and components of creating an equity statement that will allow for the joyful pursuit of academic and personal growth in the classroom. Use this FREE Joy Reflection Sheet to map out your thoughts. In the episode I mention: FREE Joy Reflection Sheet Complete Joy Study Grade Level Book Recommendations - visit https://bookshop.org/shop/CustomTeachingSolutions . Activities for creating a welcoming and inclusive cla...
Nov 01, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 3
One of the essential elements of creating a welcoming and culturally inclusive learning environment is JOY. We will begin this season with a joy study for you and your students. No matter where you are in the school year, you can add a joy study into the mix. This joy study will take place over the next few episodes and will culminate with an interview with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad about joy and justice and equity in education as she defines them in her book “ Unearthing Joy ”. Use this FREE Joy Re...
Oct 25, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Mahatma Ghandi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” What change do you want to see in the world of education? Are you being the person who represents that change currently? What does that look like, sound like, move like? How will being this person impact change? Use this FREE Reflection Sheet to map out your thoughts. In the episode I mention: Mahatma Ghandi FREE Reflection Guide Grade Level Book Recommendations - visit https://bookshop.org/shop/CustomTeachingSolutions . Activ...
Oct 18, 2023•7 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Having practical strategies for sustainable implementation is SO important. This episode is quick, but packed with gems! Do you agree? Send me a message and let me know. In this episode I mention: Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 - Back to School Success Workshop: Create a Welcoming, Joyful, and Culturally Inclusive Learning Space Letter to share with your administrator about the workshop New Year, Focus Activities for Teachers Activities...
Aug 11, 2023•7 min
This episode is all about lesson panning through an equity lens. It's time to turn gaps into gateways. Use my three anchor questions to do it! Do you agree? Send me a message and let me know. In this episode I mention: Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 - Back to School Success Workshop: Create a Welcoming, Joyful, and Culturally Inclusive Learning Space Letter to share with your administrator about the workshop New Year, Focus Activities for Teachers Act...
Aug 10, 2023•9 min
In this bonus episode I share 1) what a classroom norm is, 2) why it is important to co-create norms with your students, and 3) Four reasons co-creation is so beneficial for you and your students. Do you agree? Send me a message and let me know. In this episode I mention: Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 - Back to School Success Workshop: Create a Welcoming, Joyful, and Culturally Inclusive Learning Space Penelope Lively Quote Letter to share with your administrator about th...
Aug 09, 2023•11 min
In this bonus episode I answer the #2 most frequently asked question by teachers and instructional coaches. Tune in and let me know your thoughts. Do you agree? Send me a message and let me know. In this episode I mention: Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 - Back to School Success Workshop: Create a Welcoming, Joyful, and Culturally Inclusive Learning Space Penelope Lively Quote Letter to share with your administrator about the workshop New Year, Focus Activities for Teachers ...
Aug 08, 2023•11 min
In this bonus episode I will share how reflecting on and prioritizing joy in your classroom will allow you to get to know your students more deeply and gain better understanding of what they need to thrive. Do you agree? Send me a message and let me know. In this episode I mention: Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 - Back to School Success Workshop: Create a Welcoming, Joyful, and Culturally Inclusive Learning Space "Unearthing Joy" by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad Letter to share with your administrat...
Aug 07, 2023•8 min
In this bonus episode I will share the first thing you should prioritize as you think about going back to school. Do you agree? Send me a message and let me know. In this episode I mention: New Year, Focus Activities for Teachers "Cultural Reflection Workshop & Journal" - https://customteachingsolutions.com/culturalreflection Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 - Back to School Success Workshop: Create a Welcoming, Joyful, and Culturally Inclusive Learning Space Activities f...
Aug 04, 2023•6 min
Creating equitable learning spaces requires you to not only see a person's unique gifts, talents and circumstances, but it requires you to evaluate your possible bias around them in order to work past it and provide the individual students what is needed for their success. In order to truly see people completely and respect them enough to identify and honor their unique gifts, geniuses, circumstances, and definitions of success, the journey has to start with you; with cultural competence. In tha...
Jul 26, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 24
The equity journey begins with you, your decision. That might seem wild because most people who talk about equity start with the students. The students matter 100%, but so do you, and honestly your journey impacts theirs because it influences how you show up as a n educator. So, as you are charting your course and mapping out the next brave steps you have to begin with you. Jump into this episode to learn all about this and the two other bold, brave steps to take next. Culture-Centered Teacher ...
Jul 19, 2023•8 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Join me in welcoming Brittany Roberts to the podcast as she shares her experience as a non-native teaching on a Native American reservation, how you can become a teacher on a Native American reservation, an key components of active allyship. Before leaving the classroom in 2022, Brittany lived and taught on a reservation for 5 years. Now, she’s sharing what she’s learned with other non-native teachers. She’s here to share practical tips to help you move from passive bystander, to active ally, as...
Jul 13, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Most people share about the beginning and the end of their journey, but it is the middle that is often most challenging to navigate. Today I share three lessons I have learned to help you thrive in the messy, but magical middle of your equity journey. Mentioned in the Episode: Brene' Brown quote - https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-day-2/ Activities for creating a welcoming and inclusive class - Buy resources in my TEACHER SHOP Culture-Centered Teacher ...
Jul 05, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Join me in welcoming Rachel Nye to the podcast for an incredible conversation about how to use a trauma supportive lens to ensure all of your students are welcomed and fully supported in your classroom. Rachel is a certified special education and elementary teacher and certified child trauma professional. With a masters in curriculum & instruction, she strives to create meaningful educational experiences for students with trauma histories. As the founder of Safe Space Teaching Consulting, sh...
Jun 28, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 20
The beginning of most journeys is a mix of excitement and nerves and humility and bravery. My equity journey began much the same way. Join me today as I share a new piece of my story and some encouragement for your journey. In this episode I mention: Tiers of Intervention & Support - https://www.understood.org/en/articles/3-tiers-of-rti-support Teacher Reflection Activities for creating a welcoming and inclusive class - Buy resources in my TEACHER SHOP Culture-Cen...
Jun 21, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Join me in welcoming Nneka McGee, J.D.to the podcast for an informative and empowering conversation about Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT in education. Nneka McGee (she/her) is the Chief Academic Officer for San Benito School District and an artificial intelligence researcher. If you are interested in connecting with Nneka, you can find her: Twitter - @nnekamcgee LinkedIN - Nneka McGee, J.D. Mentioned in this episode: Chat GPT: Helpful or Harmful? https://ace.edu/blog/chatgpt-in-education...
Jun 14, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Summer 2023 is upon us! Cheers! In this episode I encourage you to rest, reflect, and then strategically and intentionally plan for next school year. Tune in to learn about the variety of ways I will be supporting you this summer! In this episode I mention: 1:1 - 60 minute Equity Strategy Session - https://customteachingsolutions.com/strategysession IMPACT Summer Summit for School Counselors (June 20th & 21st) - https://www.stressfreeschoolcounseling.com/summit Use Code : JOCELYNN for 10% of...
Jun 07, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Between Teacher Instagram and Pinterest and maybe even this podcast, I can see how it can seem like educators are just waking up all culturally responsive and equity focused. The reality is however, that we are all on a journey toward unlocking our full genius, joy, and potential as well as discovering the combination of practice and pedagogy to unlock that genius and joy and potential inside our students. In this episode I share a remix that will make you chuckle , a vulnerable piece of my jour...
May 17, 2023•11 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Join me in welcoming Ashley Cuthbertson to the podcast for an inspiring conversation about the powerful connections and deep learning students can experience in a culturally responsive, equity centered music classroom. Ashley Cuthbertson (she/her) is the founder, CEO, and principal consultant of A.Cuthbertson Consulting, LLC, and educational consulting firm that partners with schools, districts, and organizations to help music and arts educators center diverse, inclusive, equitable, and cultural...
May 10, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 15
With all the tips and strategies out there, it can be difficult to know where to start. It can be overwhelming. In this episode I share three simple, yet effective ways to kick overwhelm to the curb and start creating the classroom you desire and your students deserve. If you listen to the end there is a bonus tip! In this episode I mention: The CASEL 5 - Competencies Box Breathing Transformational PD and coaching Lesson Plan Coaching Call - Click HERE to schedule Activities...
May 05, 2023•9 min•Season 3Ep. 14
John Maxwell said, “People change in four different seasons; they hurt enough that they have to, they see enough that they are inspired to, they learn enough that they want to, or they receive enough that they are able to.” There are going to be seasons that we are hurt enough that we have to, but do we want to wait for those seasons to change. I sure hope not. Where are you on this journey of change? Check out this episode to learn about the best ways to navigate the seasons of change. Lesson P...
Apr 28, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 13
When you are creating a culturally responsive learning space and designing culturally relevant lessons, leveraging restorative and trauma-informed practices as well as social and emotional learning strategies is one way to ensure that you are teaching through an equity lens. In this episode I will share a high level definition of each of those practices as well as the number one challenge you didn't know you were facing when effectively using restorative and social emotional and trauma informed ...
Apr 19, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Join me in welcoming Carlo L'Chelle Dawson to the podcast for an inspiring conversation about why it is important to identify the missing voices and stories in your curriculum and classroom. Carlo has 21 years of experience in education as a high school teacher. She is also the founder of The Power of PROGENY Project, an author, singer, and motivational speaker. Her one woman show, "The Missing Voice" inspired today's episode. If you are interested in connecting with Carlo you can find her: Inst...
Apr 12, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Perspective is a superpower you can harness to positively impact the culture of your classroom. Being aware of multiple perspectives is necessary as an educator. It is a foundational element in developing authentic relationships with students and structuring effective classroom management systems. It is essential for differentiating instruction and fostering a learning environment where students actually want to engage. Perspective is necessary for teaching students to enter the world. Tune in t...
Apr 05, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Tune in to this episode to learn about the two different types of complex conversations that occur in the class room and FIVE effective strategies for navigating them with students. In this episode I mention: FREE Guide - " Six Top Tips for Navigating Complex Conversations in the Classroom " - Get it HERE Lesson Plan Coaching Call - Click HERE to schedule Activities for creating a welcoming and inclusive class - Buy resources in my TEACHER SHOP Culture-Centered Teacher WORKSHOPS...
Mar 30, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 9
How many times have you said, "I teach because I love my students"? Have you also broken down what that actually means or how you show this to your students? Jump into today's episode to learn about the universal love language that will help you create a welcoming and inclusive learning space all your students need to thrive academically and socially. In this episode I mention: " The Five Love Languages of Children " by Gary Chapman The Love Language Quiz Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally &...
Mar 24, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 8
How do you increase your capacity to be more equity minded? How do you understand more deeply what it means to celebrate diversity? Where can you go for research based information about developing cultural competency? In this episode I will share about six scholars who continue to inspire my passion around this work in education. In this episode I mention: "Crossing Over to Canaan: The Journey of New Teachers in a Diverse Classroom" by Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings "Culturally Relevant Pedagogy: As...
Mar 15, 2023•13 min•Season 3Ep. 7
The two power questions in the title of this episode invite deep reflection and the creation of plans for action. Change and action can be challenging and scary, but they are most certainly worth it, especially when considering the positive impact the changes will have on the educational landscape. Are you ready for it? In this episode I mention: Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally & Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning" by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framewo...
Mar 08, 2023•11 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode I am inviting you to fall in love with teaching again. I am inviting you to help your students fall in love with learning by centering joy and allowing for liberation that comes through discovery. In this episode I mention: Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally & Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning" by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad Pharrell Williams Lesson Plan Coaching Call - Click HERE to schedule Activities for creating a welcoming and inclusive class - Buy resources in my...
Mar 01, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Join me in welcoming De'Ana Forbes to the podcast for an inspiring conversation about centering Black joy while teaching hard history honestly. De'Ana is a history teacher, creator of "Black History Month with Joy", a presenter, resource creator, and mother. De'Ana was inspired by the questions her students as her about Enslaved people and decided to write an e-book to answer these questions and support other educators who may be struggling to answer these same questions. Recently De'Ana was fea...
Feb 22, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 4
