The AfroEducator Podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/show/theafroeducatorpodcastWhether you’re a current teacher, former teacher, or a teacher curious about the possibilities, this podcast is about our/a shared journey of becoming. So, get ready to ditch perfectionism, celebrate progress, and find joy in the journey.]]>enEducationCopyright Alexis Shepardhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ea745add43289d6fbc86d154a07efd2.jpgThe AfroEducator Podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/show/theafroeducatorpodcastMon, 11 Mar 2024 01:17:54 +0000Alexis ShepardAlexis Shepardtheafroeducator@gmail.comgrowth-obsessed self-help junkie and former middle school English teacher here to empower you to step into the most confident, conscious, and authentic version of yourself inside and outside the classroom.Whether you’re a current teacher, former teacher, or a teacher curious about the possibilities, this podcast is about our/a shared journey of becoming. So, get ready to ditch perfectionism, celebrate progress, and find joy in the journey.]]>cleanepisodicEp. 43 - Evolving Beyond The AfroEducatorhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-43-evolving-beyond-the-afroeducator--54145725


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Kelsey Sorenson is a former third-grade teacher and substitute teacher. She is now a homeschool mom to 3 kids and owner of Wife Teacher Mommy, where she and her team serve Pre-K through 6th-grade teachers. She is also a certified life coach with The Life Coach School. Wife Teacher Mommy has been featured on We Are Teachers, Teachers Pay Teachers, Jane, Etsy, Food Network, CBC, Fox, and NBC. Kelsey and her team have helped hundreds of thousands of educators cut down planning time and balance the many roles in their lives with her time-saving resources, blogs, teacher life coaching program, Educate & Rejuvenate events, and Wife Teacher Mommy: The Podcast. Kelsey is addicted to Coke Zero and loves reading and listening to audiobooks.

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Kelsey Sorenson is a former third-grade teacher and substitute teacher. She is now a homeschool mom to 3 kids and owner of Wife Teacher Mommy, where she and her team serve Pre-K through 6th-grade teachers. She is also a certified life coach with The Life Coach School. Wife Teacher Mommy has been featured on We Are Teachers, Teachers Pay Teachers, Jane, Etsy, Food Network, CBC, Fox, and NBC. Kelsey and her team have helped hundreds of thousands of educators cut down planning time and balance the many roles in their lives with her time-saving resources, blogs, teacher life coaching program, Educate & Rejuvenate events, and Wife Teacher Mommy: The Podcast. Kelsey is addicted to Coke Zero and loves reading and listening to audiobooks.

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Donielle is a 2nd-grade teacher in North Carolina and she’s currently in her 8th year of teaching. She’s also a content creator who loves sharing teaching ideas, humor, and life as a mom.

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Amber Harper is a long-time educator, author, speaker, and podcaster. She’s the founder of www.burnedinteacher.com and author of Hacking Teacher Burnout which gives struggling teachers a path to follow as they navigate their way out of burnout. Amber is a Teacher Burnout Coach here to help educators grow through their burnout and take their next, best steps toward what they want from their career in education and in life.

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Amber Harper is a long-time educator, author, speaker, and podcaster. She’s the founder of www.burnedinteacher.com and author of Hacking Teacher Burnout which gives struggling teachers a path to follow as they navigate their way out of burnout. Amber is a Teacher Burnout Coach here to help educators grow through their burnout and take their next, best steps toward what they want from their career in education and in life.

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Kaitlin Johnstone was a 7-year Kindergarten teacher and co-founder of a company called Kind Cotton. Kind Cotton is a clothing company dedicated to redefining kindness and putting books in the hands of kids. Their inclusive clothing helps to inspire others to rethink kindness as more than simple pleasantries, but rather take a deeper look into kindness being rooted in justice and grounded in action. With every purchase made, a book is directly given to a child through the Kind Cotton Reading Program.

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Kaitlin Johnstone was a 7-year Kindergarten teacher and co-founder of a company called Kind Cotton. Kind Cotton is a clothing company dedicated to redefining kindness and putting books in the hands of kids. Their inclusive clothing helps to inspire others to rethink kindness as more than simple pleasantries, but rather take a deeper look into kindness being rooted in justice and grounded in action. With every purchase made, a book is directly given to a child through the Kind Cotton Reading Program.

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Tre' Gammage is an SEL Educator that's spent time as a dean of students, professional speaker, and SEL Consultant. He's inspired to help people do what they love, and he does this through his Podcast - The Dash- and his business - SEL Educators.

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Tre' Gammage is an SEL Educator that's spent time as a dean of students, professional speaker, and SEL Consultant. He's inspired to help people do what they love, and he does this through his Podcast - The Dash- and his business - SEL Educators.

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In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. Michele Schmidt Moore about how to design the life you want. Michele teaches us that leading a life that you love is about jumping right in and allowing your action to drive your process and finding joy in the process. In our conversation, you’ll learn how to create actionable solutions to small goals that will have a high impact in supporting you to reach your goals. You’ll leave this episode feeling motivated and inspired to tackle anything that comes your way, as well as armed with actionable steps that you can take - today - to start designing the life you want - and deserve.

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For over two decades, Dr. Michele Schmidt Moore, host of the Design Lessons podcast, has worked as a district and school-based administrator, university adjunct professor, instructional designer, coach, and teacher. Through her consulting, coaching, and workshops, Michele teaches her clients how to optimize the implementation of her signature LEADER approach to effectively discover and take action to implement your vision for yourself or your organization.

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In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. Michele Schmidt Moore about how to design the life you want. Michele teaches us that leading a life that you love is about jumping right in and allowing your action to drive your process and finding joy in the process. In our conversation, you’ll learn how to create actionable solutions to small goals that will have a high impact in supporting you to reach your goals. You’ll leave this episode feeling motivated and inspired to tackle anything that comes your way, as well as armed with actionable steps that you can take - today - to start designing the life you want - and deserve.

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For over two decades, Dr. Michele Schmidt Moore, host of the Design Lessons podcast, has worked as a district and school-based administrator, university adjunct professor, instructional designer, coach, and teacher. Through her consulting, coaching, and workshops, Michele teaches her clients how to optimize the implementation of her signature LEADER approach to effectively discover and take action to implement your vision for yourself or your organization.

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-- Episode 22: The Truth About Edupreneurship & Influencing with Rebekah Poe

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Bryan Holyfield is a certified personal trainer and the founder of TGT Fitness. TGT stands for 'This Guy Teaches' because Bryan was an educator for 10 years. He firmly believes that true health and fitness is built on education, guidance, and mastery! Bryan is a proud husband, a dad of 3 boys, and a lover of anything athletic or outdoors.

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-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

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-- Instagram: @This_Guy_Teaches
-- Facebook: TGT Fitness
-- Website: www.tgtfitness.com

Bryan’s Bio:
Bryan Holyfield is a certified personal trainer and the founder of TGT Fitness. TGT stands for 'This Guy Teaches' because Bryan was an educator for 10 years. He firmly believes that true health and fitness is built on education, guidance, and mastery! Bryan is a proud husband, a dad of 3 boys, and a lover of anything athletic or outdoors.

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-- Website: www.theafroeducator.com
-- Instagram: @theafroeducator
-- Twitter: @theafroeducator

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For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your teacher type!
--Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

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--Website: www.theafroeducator.com
--Instagram: @theafroeducator
--Twitter: @theafroeducator

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For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your teacher type!
--Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

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--Website: www.theafroeducator.com
--Instagram: @theafroeducator
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For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
--Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your teacher type!
--Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with Rebekah
--Instagram: @rebekahpoeteaching
--Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebekahpoeteaching
--Website: www.RebekahPoeTeaching.com

Rebekah’s Bio
Rebekah Poe is an award-winning special education teacher and education conference presenter. She has over a decade of experience in all facets of special education and enjoys helping teachers discover the best practices for meeting the needs of students of all abilities in an inclusive environment.

Connect with me!
--Website: www.theafroeducator.com
--Instagram: @theafroeducator
--Twitter: @theafroeducator

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For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
--Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your teacher type!
--Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with Rebekah
--Instagram: @rebekahpoeteaching
--Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebekahpoeteaching
--Website: www.RebekahPoeTeaching.com

Rebekah’s Bio
Rebekah Poe is an award-winning special education teacher and education conference presenter. She has over a decade of experience in all facets of special education and enjoys helping teachers discover the best practices for meeting the needs of students of all abilities in an inclusive environment.

Connect with me!
--Website: www.theafroeducator.com
--Instagram: @theafroeducator
--Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode
-- Get my Guide to Cultivating Classroom Wellness Routines → Go to www.TheAfroEductor.com

For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your Teacher Type!
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with me!
Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode
-- Get my Guide to Cultivating Classroom Wellness Routines → Go to www.TheAfroEductor.com

For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your Teacher Type!
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with me!
Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode
-- Unshakable by Angela Watson

For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your teacher type!
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with me!
-- Website: www.theafroeducator.com
-- Instagram: @theafroeducator
-- Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode
-- Unshakable by Angela Watson

For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your teacher type!
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with me!
-- Website: www.theafroeducator.com
-- Instagram: @theafroeducator
-- Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode
-- Ep 1 of the AfroEducator Podcast: “It’s Offical!”
-- Ep 4 of the AfroEducator Podcast: “The Principal Paradigm”

For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your teacher type!
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with Jeff
-- Twitter: @avillaprincipal

Jeff’s Bio
Jeff is a husband, a father of two girls, and an educator. His education experience includes multiple years of teaching in elementary grades along with school administration experience in grades PreK through 12.
Connect with me!
Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode
-- Ep 1 of the AfroEducator Podcast: “It’s Offical!”
-- Ep 4 of the AfroEducator Podcast: “The Principal Paradigm”

For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your teacher type!
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with Jeff
-- Twitter: @avillaprincipal

Jeff’s Bio
Jeff is a husband, a father of two girls, and an educator. His education experience includes multiple years of teaching in elementary grades along with school administration experience in grades PreK through 12.
Connect with me!
Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode
-- My Favorite Affirmation Cards → Astralux Self-Care Affirmation Cards
-- Get my FREE Guide for Clarity → go to www.theafroeducator.com

For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your teacher type!
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with me!
-- Website: www.theafroeducator.com
-- Instagram: @theafroeducator
-- Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode
-- My Favorite Affirmation Cards → Astralux Self-Care Affirmation Cards
-- Get my FREE Guide for Clarity → go to www.theafroeducator.com

For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your teacher type!
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with me!
-- Website: www.theafroeducator.com
-- Instagram: @theafroeducator
-- Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Find out your teacher type!
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with me!
Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Find out your teacher type!
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with me!
Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode
-- “Start with the Why” by Simon Sinek
-- Check out Jill’s Self-Care Society! Go to selfnurturedteacher.com

For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Connect with Jill!
-- Website: selfnurturedteacher.com
-- Instagram: @theselfnurturedteacher
-- Facebook: @theselfnurturedteacher

Jill’s Bio
Jill is a veteran teacher, certified life coach, and small business owner that knows what it’s like to give more to a career than to yourself. She also knows the long-term effects and realities of not taking your own needs seriously and giving at all costs. Jill helps other overworked women find everyday self-care using the schedule they already have.
Connect with me!
-- Website: www.theafroeducator.com
-- Instagram: @theafroeducator
-- Twitter: @theafroeducator

Find out your teacher type!
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode
-- “Start with the Why” by Simon Sinek
-- Check out Jill’s Self-Care Society! Go to selfnurturedteacher.com

For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Connect with Jill!
-- Website: selfnurturedteacher.com
-- Instagram: @theselfnurturedteacher
-- Facebook: @theselfnurturedteacher

Jill’s Bio
Jill is a veteran teacher, certified life coach, and small business owner that knows what it’s like to give more to a career than to yourself. She also knows the long-term effects and realities of not taking your own needs seriously and giving at all costs. Jill helps other overworked women find everyday self-care using the schedule they already have.
Connect with me!
-- Website: www.theafroeducator.com
-- Instagram: @theafroeducator
-- Twitter: @theafroeducator

Find out your teacher type!
-- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

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For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your teacher type!
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with me!
Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
Twitter: @theafroeducator

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For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your teacher type!
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with me!
Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Resources Mention in This Episode
- Waiting for Superman - A documentary film about the public school system
- How to Get Away with Teaching Subscription Box - go to www.howtogetawaywithteaching.com to get your box

Connect with Caitlin!
- Website: www.howtogetawaywithteaching.com
- Instagram: @howtogetawaywithteaching
- Facebook: @howtogetawaywithteaching

About Caitlin:
Caitlin is an educator and entrepreneur with over a decade of teaching experience in public schools. In 2015, she created How To Get Away With Teaching, a blog where she discussed reflections on her experiences with teacher burnout. After having her daughter in 2019, she battled postpartum depression and knew something needed to change. Since then she has been dedicated to empowering educators to disrupt the toxicity of the education system by practicing radical self-care, prioritizing their own wellness, and raising mental health awareness in order to live authentically.

Connect with me!
- Website: www.theafroeducator.com
- Instagram: @theafroeducator
- Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Resources Mention in This Episode
- Waiting for Superman - A documentary film about the public school system
- How to Get Away with Teaching Subscription Box - go to www.howtogetawaywithteaching.com to get your box

Connect with Caitlin!
- Website: www.howtogetawaywithteaching.com
- Instagram: @howtogetawaywithteaching
- Facebook: @howtogetawaywithteaching

About Caitlin:
Caitlin is an educator and entrepreneur with over a decade of teaching experience in public schools. In 2015, she created How To Get Away With Teaching, a blog where she discussed reflections on her experiences with teacher burnout. After having her daughter in 2019, she battled postpartum depression and knew something needed to change. Since then she has been dedicated to empowering educators to disrupt the toxicity of the education system by practicing radical self-care, prioritizing their own wellness, and raising mental health awareness in order to live authentically.

Connect with me!
- Website: www.theafroeducator.com
- Instagram: @theafroeducator
- Twitter: @theafroeducator

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For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your teacher type!
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with me!
Website: www.theafroeducator.com
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For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your teacher type!
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with me!
Website: www.theafroeducator.com
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For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your teacher type!
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with me!
- Website: www.theafroeducator.com
- Instagram: @theafroeducator
- Twitter: @theafroeducator

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For more information about this episode and the resources mentioned check out my website
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com/podcast

Find out your teacher type!
- Go to www.theafroeducator.com to take my Teacher Types Quiz

Connect with me!
- Website: www.theafroeducator.com
- Instagram: @theafroeducator
- Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Website: www.theafroeducator.com
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Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
Twitter: @theafroeducator

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Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
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Website: www.theafroeducator.com
Instagram: @theafroeducator
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Website: www.theafroeducator.com
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Instagram: @theafroeducator
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Website: www.theafroeducator.com
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From Burnout to bureaucracy and beyond , this podcast take an honest look at the current culture of education and offers fresh perspective for teachers to achieve better for their students, their families, and ultimately themselves.
This show is dedicated to the whole teacher and will feature candid conversations with teachers, and practical ways to impact change individually and collectively for k12 education.

Subscribe so you don't miss the first episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46594770Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:34:21 +0000Alexis ShepardThe AfroEducator Podcast...Coming Soon! From Burnout to bureaucracy and beyond , this podcast take an honest look at the current culture of education and offers fresh perspective for teachers to achieve better for their students, their families, and...
From Burnout to bureaucracy and beyond , this podcast take an honest look at the current culture of education and offers fresh perspective for teachers to achieve better for their students, their families, and ultimately themselves.
This show is dedicated to the whole teacher and will feature candid conversations with teachers, and practical ways to impact change individually and collectively for k12 education.

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