The Millennial Teacher Podcast: Recent Episodes
Shaquira Langley
Learning how to dismantle systemic issues in education takes work, research, activism, and passion. Dr.Kimberly White-Smith shares her knowledge on ways to create learning spaces that embed for whole child learning regardless of race and ethnicity.
Educational practices that are rooted in love is what every Educator should be displaying inside and outside of the classroom. Author, Educator, and Consultant Jamilah Pitts discusses all things liberation and how to root your practices with love, activism, and healing.
Millennials speak out loud and Educators are definitely doing that. Marquis Bryant joins in on the Education disclosure issues and how we can address it.
It's been almost 10 years since I started in education and so much has transpired. Join myself and Aja Johnson educational advocate as we discuss all things education throughout our time in education thus far.
Children who can self regulate is critical to not only their learning but developing the whole child. Listen in on the many ways to tap into social emotional learning for early learners with SEL specialist Bridget Laird.
Mental health looks different for everyone. Tune in as Dr. Jasmine James gives us strategies and her outlook on Mental Health.
Educators, did you know there is a science behind everything that we do? Especially Culturally Responsive Teaching. Dr.Melanie Battles teaches us the science behind cultural responsive teaching and the many layers we have to unpack to serve our students better.
Having strong male figures in education is so important! Jonte Banks steps in to shed his insight on how education systems can benefit and help our young black boys not only develop a love for education but life skills as well.
To bridge the gap between school and home requires both teachers and parents to work as partners. Tune in to listen on steps to take both teacher and parent that will equal a successful school year.
The first week of school can be rough for so many, it’s the first couple weeks and teachers are feeling it tap the link in bio for tips on making it through!
Getting classroom ready and college ready are too different levels of education and prep. Dr. D'Shaun Vance gives us his expertise on making the best of your college experience and owning it. Tune in for more.
Anti Racist Education has many layers to it from Trauma informed restorative practices, to representative curriculums, and more. Tune in to learn more about how to foster Anti Racist Education in your schools with Ashley Lipscomb and I.
Reflecting on this past school year and I've learned a lot from my students and the education community I'm involved in. Tune in and let me know how your school year went!
Many of us would like to call ourselves educational advocates but what does that truly look, feel, and sound like ? Join myself and Dr.Tayler Wheeler Williams as we discuss all things education and how to advocate for your students effectively.
Hard to handle behaviors can lead to teachers and students leaving the classroom! How should we address it? Tune in for more perspectives with Justin Baeder and I.
Being Vulnerable about your mental health isn't easy, tune into learn more about how we can navigate it within ourselves and students with Mental Health Advocate/Principal Miles Williams.
Schools should not resemble prison, recreating learning environments that are culturally responsive will set students up for success.
Teachers feeling safe in the work that we do is far and few between for some. Press play to hear a perspective!
Purposeful planning is not only needed in education but in life! Tune in to hear more about being an effective educator inside and outside of the classroom.
A new year for some can bring anxiety or drive, in the classroom as a teacher we feel both as we strive to reach our goals not only for ourselves but for our students. Listen in for tips to have a strong start that leads to a strong finish.
Many opinions rise when it comes to psychologists in education from educational psychology, developmental, clinical, behavior, community, and more. Tune in to hear tips and thoughts on how to serve your students from a psychologist's standpoint.
The data, the behavior, the prep work, conferences and more can be so overwhelming as a teacher and sometimes we just want to teach! If you can relate tune in.
The tug and war between teachers and administrators is an ongoing battle. Tune in to hear and learn from both perspectives.
When we hear the word equity we think of being fair and impartial but what does that look like in education? Tune in to learn more.
The beginning of the school year can be so challenging and a huge adjustment. Listen in for tips on how to manage and set a good pace for your school year.
Presenting yourself to your students with true authenticity matters before the learning begins. Tune in to hear more about how to present yourself as your best self and foster meaningful learning environments and relationships.
Summer break is here! Tune in to listen to my end of the year thoughts and recommendations for next year.
Teachers, the work that we do does not go unnoticed so much so that we have made it to Teacher Appreciation Week and The Millennial Teacher Podcast has made it to the news!! Tune into to listen for teacher tips and how to keep moving forward!
Male teachers play an important role in the future of education. Tune in to hear how Azel Prather has changed the narrative of what a strong male presence in education looks like in today’s society.
Every educator has Abbott Elementary on their watchlist right?! It’s a hilarious sitcom about a group of dedicated teachers created by the amazing Quinta Brunson. If not, binge tonight and thank me later!
I was blessed to interview the hilarious actress and comedian, Lisa Ann Walter, who plays 2nd grade teacher, Ms. Schemmenti. Listen in as we talk all things education and Abbott.
Quite often, people ask me whether or not they should pursue teaching, given the current state of education. Press play to hear my thoughts and feel free to share yours.
Changing the educational landscape starts with liberation, listen in as we discuss ways to create spaces in education that lead to liberation.
“I teach brown and black students for a reason” - Jasmyn Williams
Urban education can be characterized in many different ways and can be viewed in positive or negative connotations. Regardless of how one may view it the intention to provide students in urban areas with quality education should be at the forefront at every school and within all teachers.
By reading the title you would think it’s tips on a new venture in education right? However, Aisha Crumbine consults us on becoming the best version of ourselves and finding our purpose. A refuel for educators or a step to do self-work? You choose after listening.
We often hear the phrase "stay in a child's place" being said to children however it is important to listen to your students especially when dealing with their social-emotional health.
The resilience Educators showed during the pandemic was truly unmatched. Listen in to learn more!
There is an existing stigma within the black community regarding mental health. We’ve all heard it before “Black folks don’t go to therapy”. Nevertheless, millennials are changing the narrative by prioritizing their overall wellness and taking advantage of mental health resources, like therapy.
This month is all about Women and Girl empowerment. Listen in on the ways we can educate women and girls not only in the US but globally.
Trauma isn’t always violence! Listen in on the different ways and approaches we can treat trauma.
Speech and language in education have many factors that make it difficult for not only students but educators as well. Listen in on the ways we can change the narrative.
With Election Day approaching it is imperative for us to get to know the local candidates and policies that are on the ballot, especially those impacting education. I had the privilege to interview my local School board candidate Courtney Waters. Tune in to learn about her values and the plans to improve our community.
Happy World Teacher Day! In honor of today, go educate yourself on the ways we can combat bias and racism within education and elevate our voices to create change.
The preschool to prison pipeline in the education system is something that all educators need knowledge of. Listen in on ways that we can combat it as a community.
COVID 19’s impact on student learning will inevitably create long term educational disparities. Listen in on our thoughts and the ways we can combat this issue within our communities.
The push out of black girls in education is something that needs to be highlighted and targeted. Listen in on ways we can combat it as educators.
What teacher doesn’t rant about ways their leadership team could improve?
Listen in to hear our discussion on the impact of effective leadership and the importance of black representation in administration.
We all can agree that the every day teacher today is completely different from the ones we grew up learning from. Millennials are taking over education by storm and creating impact.
Listen in as we discuss the differences between the veteran and the millennial teacher, the ways we are tackling the injustices our students face, shaking up the rooms in administration, creating difficult conversations, tips on how to reach and teach the next generation and more!
As a black educator, teaching majority black children, it’s necessary for me to advocate for them, teach them their history, and stand up for the injustices against them. . . When I see all the injustices black people face on a daily bases my immediate thought is that could be one of my students. . . Listen in on how we discuss being black in education and the injustices our students face. Feel free to share your thoughts below. . . “You can not teach black children and be silent about the injustices against them” -Patricia Bebe
Raise your hand if you ever experienced teacher burnout 🙋🏾♀️? Teacher burnout is something that we all face at some point during the school year. Listen in on how we overcame our struggles and take advice on tips we suggest to overcome teacher burn out.
Diversity and Equity in Education has so many factors, twist, turns, issues, and hard truths. Listen in on our thoughts on ways we can approach it in the classroom.
I’ll be the first to admit that teaching isn’t easy and it’s truly work from the heart! I struggled so bad my first year. Four years later, I’m still in the classroom, working with new teachers, with a masters degree in education. I credit all glory to God and other educators for allowing me to make it this far in my career field.
I always felt the need to share my experiences with other educators which is why I started my own podcast. Majority of my friends are teachers and we shape lives daily in those classrooms so why not highlight it on a bigger platform? ✨
Needless to say welcome to The Millennial Teacher Podcast! All things education through the eyes of young millennial teachers and more!