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There is still work to do. Elin and Christina are two educators that have been in the game for over 15 years. Listen while they break down and speak on the systems that were not built for BIPOC and ways they address them head-on. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elinandchristina/support
In this episode, Elin and Christina are honored to welcome Nichole Morales, a dedicated science educator with an impressive nine years of teaching experience. Nichole holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from The University of Georgia, a Master of Teaching in Urban Education from Loyola Marymount University, and an Educational Specialist degree in Secondary Science with an emphasis in Biology from Kennesaw State University.
Nichole's educational journey has been remarkable, starting from her impactful years teaching high school Biology in Oakland, California, to inspiring young minds as a middle school science teacher in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2022, her passion for teaching took her on an international adventure, where she shared her expertise in South Korea, Thailand, and Beijing, China.
Join us as we explore Nichole's unique experiences and insights from her international teaching journey.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina dive into the challenges Teachers/Counselors on Special Assignment (TOSA/COSA) face when assigned tasks outside their job descriptions. TOSAs/COSAs, essential for student achievement and teacher development, often get bogged down with administrative duties, leading to burnout and frustration.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina talk with Kenneth Ronquillo, a high school counselor at an international school in Mexico and soon-to-be Japan! Known as @TheGaySchoolCounselor on social media, he's sharing his career journey from San Jose, CA, and Las Vegas, NV, to the global stage. With a background in Secondary Education, School Counseling, and Gender, Race, & Identity Studies, Kenneth brings a unique perspective to education and advocacy. Follow his inspiring story as he navigates diverse cultures and promotes inclusivity.
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Join Dr. Elin P. Cervantes in this episode as she recounts her experience running for a seat on the CASC board of directors. Tune in to hear about Dr. Cervantes' journey and her commitment to enhancing member engagement and representation in CASC.
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In this solo episode, Christina explores how advocating for a ceasefire aligns with key K12 standards. From prioritizing safety and well-being to fostering a positive school culture and engaging with our community, she delves into the role of ethical leadership in promoting peace. Christina discusses the significance of advocating for a ceasefire and its alignment with K12 standards, including Educational Leadership, School Climate and Culture, Community Engagement and Partnerships, and Ethical Leadership and Professionalism. She explores why advocating for peace matters, the challenges administrators may face, and issues a call to action for prioritizing ethical leadership and creating a safer, more peaceful learning environment. Tune in for valuable insights and actionable steps toward advocating for peace in education!
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- Educator Template: [Link to Educator Template]
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.Related Episodes:
- Episode 72: School Leaders …. We need to talk about Palestine!
- Episode 51: Being an equity-driven leader is more than a buzzword
- Episode 42: Why knowing your VALUES is key in LEADERSHIP
School Leader Resources available on our EEC website:
- The Power of Reflection: An Equitable and Intentional Planner for K-12 School Leaders
- Template: Educator’s Values
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In this episode, Elin goes solo to honor the life of Nex Benedict by offering strategies for School Leaders to create inclusive school environments. Elin doesn’t go into detail about the incident but instead focuses on what can be done in our schools so this doesn’t happen again.
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In this episode, Christina shares her educational journey part II as she records solo. In episode 2, Christina took us through her educational journey from K12 adolescence to becoming a teacher, transitioning to a school leader, and completing her master's and doctorate degrees. In this installment, Christina picks up the story from 2021 to 2024, delving into her current roles as a teacher district coach for Oakland Unified School District and as a side hustler school leader coach and consultant. Tune in as she reflects on how her perspective and priorities shifted once she found out she was going to be a mama.
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In this episode, Elin is solo and shares her thoughts on National School Counseling Week as a former school counselor.
Gain insights, perspectives, and heartfelt stories on the vital role of school counselors in shaping students' lives. Tune in for a meaningful exploration of the impact, challenges, and successes within the world of school counseling and why National School Counseling Week is important to participate in.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina navigate a diverse landscape, jumping from intimate discussions within Black and brown educator affinity circles to a deep dive into the impactful world of Ethnic Studies programs.
The journey unfolds through the lens of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and culminates in insights from Dr. Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales, an esteemed Ethnic Studies Professor at SFSU. Despite the seemingly scattered topics, the hosts connect the dots, revealing a cohesive narrative that underscores the profound influence Ethnic Studies has on education and communities.
As the episode concludes, Elin and Christina issue a compelling call to action, encouraging listeners to actively engage in discussions surrounding the development and impact of Ethnic Studies in shaping inclusive and transformative educational experiences. Tune in for an illuminating exploration that transcends boundaries and provokes thoughtful reflections.
References:
- CA Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum
- Community Responsive Education (CRE)
- Petition to Support Dr. Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales
PVUSD School Board Meeting (Time: 2:25- 3:25)
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In this episode, Elin and Christina are honored to host Zeyda Garcia, Founder of Healing Aguas Wellness Solutions, LLC, a mental health and wellness consulting firm. Zeyda, a licensed therapist and lead school counselor, is dedicated to ensuring all students have access to mental health services. Her work focuses on creating community-responsive spaces of healing, honoring the complexities of individuals.
Based in Oakland, CA, Zeyda has developed impactful counseling programs in schools and supported clients through trauma and mental health concerns. As an adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco, she trains graduate students to be community-responsive counselors, contributing to the development of pre-licensed therapists in school settings.
Join us for a conversation with Zeyda as we explore her journey, innovative approaches to mental health in education, and the importance of inclusive spaces for healing.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina have an inspiring conversation with the incredible Dr. Michelle Seijas as we delve into the art of helping others live purpose-driven lives! Get ready for insightful wisdom, practical tips, and a dose of motivation to elevate your journey.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina, former secondary administrators and current school leader coaches, share their insights on how high school leaders can navigate the critical tasks at the end of the fall semester and set the stage for a successful spring. Tune in for some straight-up advice and practical tips to be mindful of and consider as you wrap up the school year, transition to the next semester of the year, and navigate the challenges.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina want to address the silence they are witnessing in their local school districts about Palestine. Listen in as they offer suggestions for School Leaders to support students and staff when addressing global issues, especially between Palestine and Israel.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina have a conversation with Dr. Natalie Mejia. The founding principal of the only boarding school in California. It was a great conversation with so much for school leaders to take away and reflect on.
Dr. Natalie Mejia has been serving our community as a dedicated, transformational educator for 11+ years. She is currently an educational coach and consultant, founding principal to the SEED School in Los Angeles County, and an adjunct professor to aspiring teachers.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina conclude their conversation with guest Dr. Yee.
Before stepping into education, Dr. Yee served as a Captain in the United States Air Force for nearly five years, excelling as a Chief Meteorologist. His educator path began as a third-grade teacher in Oakland Unified, followed by six years in school site administration.
After a remarkable tenure in K-12, he ventured into post-secondary education, contributing as an assistant professor, department chair, and more. Dr. Yee's dedication extended to the Peralta Community College District, where he held significant roles.
Even retirement couldn't slow him down. He returned to lead OUSD as superintendent for a year and has been an integral part of the Oakland Unified District Board of Education for two decades.
We're honored to have Dr. Yee join us. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation!
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In this episode, Elin and Christina have the pleasure of conversing with a long-time mentor, colleague, and friend.
Dr. Yee played a pivotal role in their journey from teachers and counselors to site administration. The first encounter was at a parent-counselor conference, where he approached as a Skyline High School parent, not a boss boss. From there, a professional relationship blossomed.
Dr. Yee's support and encouragement were unwavering. He even penned an article about Elin and Christina in an Oakland magazine article, proud that they returned to serve their hometown community. Stay tuned for Part II to hear more on this incredible journey!
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In this episode, Elin and Christina address a post they came across in a Facebook group. This time it’s talking about something School Counselors often have to deal with…advocating for their profession and explaining what they do!
School leaders, this episode is especially important for you to listen to.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina have a great conversation with their long-time colleague and fellow admin, John Nepomuceno. From the 619 to the 510 to the 415, John has been serving the CA school community. Listen in as they talk about what led John into administration and what he has learned throughout the way. We spend time discussing resiliency and what that means to him.
There is a lot to learn from this episode, and we can’t wait for you to listen to it.
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John Villanueva Nepomuceno, or “Nepo,” is a native of Southeast San Diego, and began his career in Education, working as a tutor, mentor, and college advisor, for various organizations in East Oakland at the age of 19. He started his career in San Francisco Unified in 2015, and has been serving as Assistant Principal at Balboa High School since. Prior to that, he served as a longtime English and CTE Teacher as well as Co-Director for the Mandela Law and Public Service Academy at Fremont High School in East Oakland. Additionally, he taught English at San Lorenzo High School and San Diego High School, and was a Substitute Teacher for San Diego Unified, teaching every grade, K-12, at over 25 schools in the City of San Diego.
He earned his BA in Sociology, and two MA’s in Education at UC Berkeley, through the Multicultural Urban Secondary English (MUSE) Program, and the Principal Leadership Institute. He is currently a Fellow for the School Leaders Program at Stanford. He is a father of two.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina try on their "Dear Abby" hats and address a Facebook post from a School Leadership group. The post brought up something they often hear from their clients and even experienced it themselves... managing the transition from classroom to administration. Listen in as they unpack the mindset struggles a new administrator may deal with in their first year and maybe even longer.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina have a conversation with their former teacher and Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) director, Mr. James (Jamie) Treacy. He is a devoted OUSD educator for the past 10 years, and he is currently the OUSD instructional coach for Arts, Media Entertainment, and Fashion programs as of 2022. Take a listen as they catch up with a former colleague as he shares his educational journey and his equity-focused coaching practices.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina have a conversation about their experience at the 2023 ASCA annual conference in Atlanta, GA...not New Orleans. You'll have to listen to the episode to get that. They describe the workshops they attended and their overall takeaways.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina have a conversation with Cecilia Paz Aguilar. We talked about her early education experiences that really impacted the type of educator she is today. From early advocacy and its impact to how a focus on school turned into a focus on staying alive. Rigor was a big theme in this conversation and how love must play a part.
Cecilia Paz Aguilar is a Senior Manager with TNTP for the Southwest Region (LA, TX, AR, OK, AR, or NM). She leads the regional Conference Strategy where she is committed to elevating the work of the Southwest in spaces that align with organizational priorities. Her work has led to successful TNTP presentations at CABE, NABE, TABSE, ALAS, and SXSW EDU. Cecilia holds a BA in Psychology, an MBA in Educational Leadership, and an Administrative Credential. She has served as an educator (grades 6-12), an instructional coach, and a Founding Principal with experience in California, Louisiana, and Texas.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina have a conversation with Alexandrea Creer Kahn. Christina and Alex met during their pre-educator years back in the early 2000s. For the past 18 years, Alex has worked in several roles in K-12 and higher ed including teacher, school coach, principal, and district leader as well as graduate instructor. Take a listen to Alex’s educational journey and how it impacts her equity-focused leadership practices today.
Alexandrea Creer Kahn started her career in education, working to support elementary school teachers and leaders to engage in the school improvement process. Over the course of her career focusing on educational equity, Alex has worked in several roles in K–12 and higher ed including teacher, school coach, principal, and district leader, as well as lecturer for Stanford University. Recently, Alex co-authored the book Identity Safe Classrooms: Grades 6–12 Pathway to Belonging and Learning and Belonging and Inclusion in Identity Safe Schools: a Guide for Educational Leaders. A Bay Area native, Alex enjoys spending her time with her husband and sons, reading, and spending time enjoying nature.
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We are taking a quick break! We will be back with a new episode on July 11, 2023.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina have a conversation with their former professor, Dora Dome. They talk about what it was like being students in her class and how she approached education law to empower educators. Dora Dome went from searching for a profession that makes good money to making a difference! Her story and experience will inspire you.
Dora J. Dome has practiced Education Law for over 26 years, primarily in the areas of student issues and special education. She graduated from the University of Hawaii, Richardson School of Law (J.D.), and from the University of California, Los Angeles (B.A.). Ms. Dome also completed a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion through Cornell University in 2021.
Ms. Dome currently provides legal representation to school districts on student issues and develops and conducts professional development training for district staff that focus on Bullying and Legal Compliance, viewed through an Equity Lens, in a proactive effort to build staff capacity to address the changing needs of their students.
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In this re-release episode, Elin and Christina talk about admin turnover and burnout. They share their experience with it and how it is still relevant today.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina talk about the importance of team building. They reflect on their own experiences and why admin retreats make a difference in how they function and accomplish goals.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina have a guest, Sasha Kirkman. They talk about supporting new leaders, equity practices, and the need to humanize our systems. Sasha also talks about her Design 4 Depth framework and how she encourages educators to put it into practice.
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Sasha Kirkman comes from an education background where she taught high school for 10 years, emphasizing making school real and fair. Sasha has been consulting since 2016 focusing on equitable systems change. Sasha prepares clients to optimize human potential by inviting everyone to the table without leaving who they are behind by utilizing peoples’ cultures, diverse learning styles, and authentic learning opportunities as bridges to equitable and flourishing organizational systems.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina replay their IG live where they talk about what an equity-focused master schedule does NOT look like. They talk about actions that make the master schedule inequitable, and possible solutions.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina unpack their reflections and takeaways from the 2023 National School Counseling Leadership Conference. School Admin, this is a good episode for you to understand the power of counseling departments and a valuable professional development opportunity to invest in.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina have a conversation with their former colleague, Michael Ray. Their school leader journey crossed paths when they were secondary site leaders in Oakland Unified School District. Take a listen as they catch up with a former colleague as he shares his educator journey from transitioning from a classroom teacher to a site-level administrator to his current role as a site-level instructional coach.
After five years as a school leader in Northern California, Michael made the difficult decision to relocate to be closer to his family during the height of the pandemic; stepping back into the classroom at that time to reconnect authentically to the realities of his new home. Currently, he serves as an Instructional Coach at Carver STEAM Academy in Atlanta, and supports male educators of color through Profound Gentlemen, using mindfulness-based strategies to develop teacher self-awareness and resilience.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina have a conversation with their former OUSD colleague, Diana Carty. When Elin and Christina were high school assistant principals, Diana worked at the district level as a College Readiness Specialist. Take a listen as they catch up with a former colleague as she shares her educational journey and how it impacts her equity-focused leadership practices today.
Diana Carty is currently a high school counselor for a comprehensive high school in St. Vrain Valley School District. Prior to her current position, Diana’s educator experience includes non-profit work supporting college-preparatory graduation requirements for high school students in school districts across CA, a college readiness specialist in Oakland Unified School District; a coach and program implementation support for digital curriculum, and as an alternative high school counselor in Milpitas Unified School District. Diana has a MS in Counseling as well as a credential in school counseling in California and Colorado. For self-care, Diana is either reading, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina give three reasons why school counselors are key players in student success. This is a replay of their Instagram Live event that took place on February 14, 2023, while they were in San Diego for the National School Counseling Leadership Conference. They end the episode with some important questions for school leaders to reflect on.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina have a conversation with Josue Diaz Jr. Josue is a life-long learner and insightful educator. We all started our admin careers in Oakland around the same time. He is now at the district office down in San Diego. He has learned a lot on his path and our listeners will take away a lot from this conversation.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina talk about what it truly means to be an equity-driven leader. They share some article reflections and suggestions for school leaders. This is a replay from their first Instagram Live of 2023.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina have a conversation about data. Not just talking about how data can be used and understood to do our job as educators but how it can make REAL change. Join them as they talk with Rattana Yeang, a data analyst for a large school district.
Rattana Yeang, a data analyst from Oakland Unified School District's department of Research, Assessment & Data. Rattana has served Oakland schools since 2008 and his day-to-day involves helping educators make more informed, data-driven decisions that empower Oakland Unified kids.
Outside of OUSD, Rattana has devoted much of his time to community and advocacy work. December 2022 marks his official retirement from serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for foster youth in Alameda County. As a CASA Rattana provided one-on-one court advocacy to abused, neglected, and abandoned children who are dependents of the juvenile court. Before that, he served 6 years on the Board of Directors for the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC), the only national civil rights organization that focuses on the needs of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese American communities and in 2016, Rattana Co-Chaired the Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund (NSRCF) which awarded $50,000 worth of scholarship money to college-bound Southeast Asian American students from the Bay Area.
With most of his volunteer commitments behind him, he's devoting most of his time and energy to memoir writing.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina review their year and celebrate their wins of 2022. They also reflect on what they learned and what they want to accomplish in 2023.
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In this episode, Elín and Christina have a conversation with a former teacher they once worked with when they were admin. There is a lot to learn from this educator's journey from teacher to director.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina have a conversation with Dr. Heather Michel, creator of the Instagram account @teachersofcolor_matter. There was a post that got us talking and we wanted to have a bigger conversation about what it meant and what we can learn from it.
Dr. Heather Michel, is a teacher educator, educational consultant, and instructional coach. She currently works as the Statewide Clinical Practice Coordinator at
National University. Before she became faculty, she was an instructional coach for the Chula Vista Elementary School District at a dual immersion school.
She was a 2nd grade teacher and was a part of Teach for America before that, teaching in Houston, TX! She has her masters in Early Childhood Literacy.
She received her Doctorate in Teaching and Learning from the University of California San Diego in 2013. Her current research interests include Teachers of Color and how to keep them in the classroom past five years. Outside of education, she is happily married and a mom to three children (18, 11, and 7 years old).
Fun fact, she enjoys cooking- she has even written her own cookbook and has plans of opening a café.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina define what transformational leadership means to them. They often speak about how they are here to go against the status quo and coach school leaders who want to be transformational...but they hadn't actually defined it. This episode clears it up.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina have a conversation with Dr. Rebecca Pianta about how advocacy work can lead to systemic change. Dr. Pianta is a true equity warrior and it is highlighted in this episode.
Dr. Rebecca Pianta is a champion for equity and a passionate advocate for the school counseling profession. With 17 years of experience in education, she has been a school counselor at all levels, district lead counselor, administrator, adjunct professor, and co-developer of the Antiracist Professional Learning Series. As Coordinator of Counseling and Student Support in her former District, Dr. Pianta oversaw the District-wide comprehensive school counseling program and led in the development of the District Cultural Proficiency Strategic Plan. Due to her diligent leadership, eleven schools earned the Recognized American School Counselors Association (ASCA) Model Program (RAMP) designation. In 2019, she was recognized as California and Orange County School Counselor Advocate of the Year. Currently, Dr. Pianta is the Coordinator of College and Career Readiness at Santa Ana Unified School District and an Adjunct Professor at Concordia University. She is also an ASCA Lead RAMP Reviewer and Director of Equity and Diversity for the California Association of School Administrators Region 17.
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In the episode, Elin and Christina talk about the California Association of School Counselors 2022 annual conference with a focus on what School Leaders need to know.
There were so many takeaways that Elin expanded on for our school leaders to consider.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina have a conversation with Abbey Kerins. Abbey Kerins has been a public education leader in the Bay Area since 2004. She has been a teacher-leader, a District-level literacy coach and coordinator, an administrator at San Leandro High School, and most recently serves as the Director of State and Federal Compliance for Newark Unified School District.
We talk about using data to tell a story and her journey running for a school board position.
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In this episode, Elin and Christina dive deeper into their book and discuss how and why to unpack your values. They share their own experiences with how using their values helped guide them in their leadership.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina have a conversation about the vision and mission statement. Not just for the school but for your leadership as well. Listen in as they discuss their experience grounding their decisions in the vision and mission of the school, and how expanding on their WHY helped them get there.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina discuss their reflective process. You will hear about their book, The Power of Reflection: an Equitable and Intentional Planning Guide for k-12 School Leaders. They give you a quick introduction and an overall picture of what they do to be intentional with planning out their roles and responsibilities.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina share their experiences with exit interviews and what they would do with the data as school site leaders. Listen in Elin reflects on her most recent exit interview and what she wishes she would have asked.
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In this episode, we take a listen to Elin's educational journey and how it connects to her "why" of being an educator. We are re-releasing this episode to explore the roots of where we started and how it's connected to where we are headed.
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In this episode, we dive into understanding Christina's educational journey and how it connects to her "why" of being in the education system. We all have a story and through storytelling, we learn about one another and gain inspiration. We hope this episode helps you connect to your why and reflect on your story.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina do some catching up and reflecting on the end of this school year. Listen in as Elin updates us on a major decision she made and what's next for them.
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In this episode, Elin takes some time to reflect and process the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
How to Get Involved:
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It has been over a year since Elin & Christina have been releasing podcast episodes. While Christina is still on maternity leave, they decided to re-release their first episode ever. This episode introduces you to who they are and they talk about why they started the podcast in the first place. Listen in and get reacquainted with the purpose behind Empowered Conversations with Elin & Christina.
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In this episode, Elin has a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Chavez-Buey, a social worker with over 12 years of experience working in schools. She speaks on the importance of building systems and capacity that is sustainable.
Our mental health providers, social workers, therapists, and school counselors are now our frontline workers in this new wave of the pandemic. We are seeing the need for mental health support for our students, their families, and even our staff. This conversation was timely as we have a few weeks of school left.
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In this episode, Christina walks us through our new book. She talks about why we wrote it and breaks down what each chapter is about.
The practice of reflection allowed us to build an inclusive and equitable mindset. We wanted to put out a planning guide to help other school leaders reflect on their practice step by step.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina talk to one of their coaching clients, a first-year principal and overall amazing educator, Ariana Valencia. Listen in while we talk about her educational journey and her experience with our coaching program.
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For this episode, Elin & Christina want to quickly check in with our current times of what is going on in our global community and offer resources for school leaders.
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"Education has my heart, but I need to have time to find those personal golden moments."
In this episode, Elin & Christina have a conversation with former Principal Jasmine Montgomery. With 17 years of experience from classroom teacher to Principal. California, Denver, and now Little Rock, she tells us all about what led her to passionately advocate for students at the margins.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina have a conversation with Natalie Garcia, Site Director of a charter school in the Bay Area. She talks to us about her experience in the education system and how coaches helped her grow in her leadership.
Natalie started as an English teacher through Teach for America with intentions to stay in education. She worked her way through different positions from Dean, VIce Principal, to Site Director (Principal). She shares her experience of being a site leader during the pandemic and how having a support system has kept her going.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina have a conversation with Dr. Jag, Founder, and CEO of @newgenerationequity about how she held high expectations of her staff for her students.
Dr. Jag is an equity leader with over 20 years of teaching, leadership, and top-level systems design experience. She earned her Doctorate and Masters in Education Leadership from Mills College in Oakland, CA. Dr. Jag also holds bachelor's degrees in Special Education and Kinesiology. She served as a teacher, school site Assistant Principal, school site Principal, Executive Director, and Chief in different county offices of education.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina have a conversation about coaching. Their experience with it and what led them to value coaching. Take a listen to see how coaching can support your vision as a school leader.
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The spring semester is full of tasks and responsibilities, the question many school leaders face is how to prioritize. In this episode, Elin & Christina talk about all that school leaders are tasked with during the spring and questions to ask when trying to prioritize them.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina talk about what they accomplished in 2021 and get excited about their plans for 2022.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina talk about their experience starting out their business as educational consultants and why they decided to pivot into coaching school leaders. They reflect back to where they started and share where they are headed now.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina sit down and have a conversation with Karina Saechao, a Speech & Language Pathologist and now a doctoral student in the Child Language Doctoral Program at the University of Kansas. While working in the public school system, Karina observed a gap in the knowledge and understanding of practitioners as related to how to identify, assess, determine eligibility for and treat language disorders in children from marginalized backgrounds. After observing the lack of adequate services provided in her community, Karina established a private speech language pathology practice focused on serving and supporting children and families from these communities. Karina’s research interests are in the areas of dialectal variations, primarily African American English; child language acquisition, and language impairments.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina continue the conversation about Critical Race Theory (CRT) for Part II of this series. This time they discuss the opposing view and talk about how that shows up for them as school site leaders.
Articles mentioned in the episode:
Critical Race Theory in Education - the opposing view
Rufo's thoughts on CA's Ethnic Study graduation requirement
Condoleeza Rice on The View talking about CRT
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In this episode, Elin & Christina have a conversation about Critical Race Theory (CRT) and how it comes up for them as site-based leaders. They break down a few articles and site examples of what it looks like at their schools. Listen in to Part One of this two-part series.
Articles mentioned in the episode:
What Critical Race Theory is and What it Means for Teachers - Learning For Justice
What is Critical Race Theory: A Brief History- The New York Times
California is 1st state to require ethnic studies for high school graduation - LA Times
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In this episode, Elin & Christina have a conversation about social-emotional support for school leaders. They discuss an article released recently from Education Weekly discussing this very topic (link to article). Listen in as they comment on the ways school leaders should be encouraged to take mental health days and more.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina have a little bit of fun and share some of their favorite educator TikTok accounts. Sometimes we just need an outlet that makes us laugh, ponder, and maybe even learn a thing or two.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina welcome a special guest and have a conversation about money! Rita-Soledad Fernandez Paulino is a former math teacher and now a financial educator using her platform to educate others about all things dinero. Her mission is to build wealth juntos (together). She tells us about what educators need to understand and consider to take care of their financial well-being.
Find out more about Soledad on her website, Wealth Para Todos.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina talk about the ways school leaders can transition from being an ally to a co-conspirator. They break down what that means and what to reflect on when trying to make this transition.
YouTube Video mentioned in the episode.
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The 2021-22 school year is here! We are coming back to in-person learning after a year and a half of virtual learning and it is quite an adjustment. In this episode Elin & Christina talk about starting the school year using the process Christina calls the "4Rs"- Reflect, Review, Re-learn and Restart.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina talk with a fellow colleague, Dr. Whitneé Garret-Walker. They discuss their time as a k12 administrator in Oakland, CA, and the impact it had both professionally and personally. Dr. Garrett-Walker breaks down her journey and her hope for educational justice now and moving forward.
Dr. Garrett-Walker has spent over a decade working in public education as a teacher, teacher-leader, and school leader in Oakland and San Francisco, California. Aside from being a history and special education teacher, Dr. Garrett-Walker truly enjoyed building lasting relationships with youth and creating learning environments that were culturally responsive. Whitneé is an unapologetic Black, Indigenous, queer, woman, mother, wife, and practitioner-scholar who is dedicated to collective liberation.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina share their experience with summer professional development. They compare the differences, what went well and what needed work!
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In this episode, Elin & Christina talk about burnout. They share what they learned about it, their experience with it, and what they plan to do about it.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina welcome a guest. One of their mentors and an educator that truly inspires, Principal Julie Calderon. They explore her educational journey, her top equity-focused practices, and her commitment to self-care.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina break down their school year experience and reflect back on their major takeaways. They also commit to a self-care summer and talk about what they plan on doing this summer to take good care of themselves.
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Article Elin mentioned during her check-in: https://www.npr.org/2021/06/08/1004331829/a-student-punished-for-wearing-a-mexican-flag-at-graduation-finally-gets-his-dip
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In this episode, we reflect back on the year since the murder of George Floyd. We talk about how it impacted us personally and how it changed our work in the education system.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina discuss and unpack experiences of microaggressions. The discussion starts from a video where a zoning commissioner refuses to address a BIPOC woman by her title even after she made it clear he was disrespecting her. Elin & Christina can relate and share their experiences.
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The surge in anti-Asian hate has been in the news, our social media feeds, and on our minds. In this episode, we discuss what anti-Asian hate means to us and what we are committed to doing about it.
YouTube Video we referenced in the podcast episode is linked in Blog # 7 on our website: www.empoweredconversationspodcast.com
Stop AAPI Hate.
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In this episode, Elin & Christina check in with one another. Both are feeling exhausted, but staying true to the work decided to check in with one another to provide space to breathe and discuss ways they will take care of themselves during this trying time.
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Turn over is real. In this episode, Elin & Christina talk about their professional journey through seven district changes. They address the issue of the lack of a real exit interview and wonder if districts started implementing this, could they learn how to retain educators...especially educators of color?
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In this episode, we welcome our first guest! You will hear from Sarah Pipping: an educator in Oakland from Wisconsin (or is it Minnesota?...inside joke) and our co-conspirator in this work. Sarah showed up to our collaborative conversations and book study over the summer and we wanted her to be our first guess to talk about her educational journey and how she shows up to do the work every day. Listen in and hear Christina shout her praises about Sarah and learn about being a reflective leader.
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In the episode, this time we hear from Elin about her educational journey from Kindergarten to college. We hear Elin dive deep into how her educational journey connects to her "why" of being in the education system. Through storytelling, especially telling our own story, we learn about one another and gain inspiration.
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In this episode, we dive into understanding Christina's educational journey and how it connects to her "why" of being in the education system. We all have a story and through storytelling, we learn about one another and gain inspiration. We hope this episode helps you connect to your why and reflect on your story.
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As educators of color we often have courageous conversations but with all that has been bubbling up lately, it's time we move into courageous actions. In this episode, we talk about what led us to create a podcast and what we want to do moving forward as educators of color.
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