Tales from an Educator: Navigating Diversity and Resilience

Standing in Your Truth With Yanni

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Have you ever wondered how a seasoned educator navigates the challenges of teaching in today's world? Take a seat with us as we engage with Angela Love Jackson, a dedicated teacher with 29 years of experience. Angela takes us through her riveting journey, sharing her experience of teaching US history, adapting her approach to diverse student groups, and discussing her family's educational background that influenced her career.
Angela doesn't just stop at sharing her personal journey, she takes us into the realities of being a black woman in education, exploring the resilience, faith, and the strength of her support system. We delve into the lives of siblings, life-altering moments, and hear from a student in the Alverno College doctoral program about their experiences. In an enlightening conversation, Angela shares about the challenges faced by at-risk African-American students in rural West Texas, emphasizing the socio-economic factors and lack of support that they often encounter.
We also take a deep dive into the importance of cultural awareness in the classroom, exploring teaching strategies for African-American students. Angela spotlights the importance of recognizing children's feelings and how understanding their emotional needs can tremendously impact their educational journey. We touch on the barriers in higher education, the benefits of attending historically black colleges and universities, and the significance of understanding college insignias. This episode wraps up with a heart-to-heart chat about starting a podcast, community involvement, and finding one's purpose in life. Join us on this enlightening journey as we unpack these compelling stories and experiences.

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Capítulos

1. Tales from an Educator: Navigating Diversity and Resilience (00:00:00)

2. Youth Podcast Interviews Educator About Teaching and Mental Health (00:00:02)

3. Black Women's Resilience and Faith (00:08:07)

4. Sibling Relationships and Life Shaping Moments (00:16:49)

5. Alverno College Doctoral Program Discussion (00:31:24)

6. Teaching at-Risk Students With Diversity (00:44:45)

7. The Impact of Incarceration on Education (00:54:59)

8. Teaching Strategies for African-American Students (01:00:44)

9. Improving Cultural Awareness Through Teaching (01:10:58)

10. The Importance of Recognizing Kids' Feelings (01:16:14)

11. Assignments and College Planning With Yanni (01:25:23)

12. Podcasting and Embracing Purpose (01:33:46)